Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel where Cordoba play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,105 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Cordoba and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Cordoba kick off!
2.50
Carlos Diaz sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.11
Nils Eilts chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Crespo. Felipe Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.27
Martin Richter clumsily knocks into Jonas Brehme. The referee calls over Martin Richter and shows him a yellow card! Jonas Brehme runs off the knock.
20.05
Jonas Brehme passes the ball forward to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina shoots from long range but Francisco Ruiz is on top of it.
22.40
David Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Marcelino. Gabriel Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Gimenez.
28.04
Gabriel Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.18
Harvey Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Suarez. Alfredo Suarez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.57
Cordoba are easily keeping Real Madrid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.27
Jonas Brehme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina whips in a cross ball towards Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.57
Martin Richter clumsily knocks into Jonas Brehme. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Martin Richter!! Jonas Brehme gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Harvey Cope clumsily knocks into Felipe Crespo. Harvey Cope is shown the yellow card! Felipe Crespo runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
48.03
Umberto Proietti makes a beautiful solo run. Umberto Proietti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Suarez. Alfredo Suarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
57.22
Felipe Crespo makes a simple pass to Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
59.43
Romero P. Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano goes all the way! Albert Serrano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Francisco Ruiz.
61.51
Felipe Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Medina. Rafael Medina finds some space and shoots from distance but Francisco Ruiz is on top of it.
65.19
Nils Eilts threads the ball through to Jonas Brehme. Jonas Brehme advances with the ball. Jonas Brehme knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.05
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
67.59
David Reis surges forward with the ball. David Reis brings the ball forward. David Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Carlos Diaz makes a simple pass to Jonas Brehme. Jonas Brehme knocks the ball forward to Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
83.01
Romero P. Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Serrano. Albert Serrano tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Francisco Ruiz manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Ruiz of Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
70.1%
29.9%
Play Area
24.7%
49.4%
26%