Córdoba’s away matches seem to have been written by the same screenwriter. Not very original because once again, defensive errors took their toll on the green and white team, which committed the sixth penalty of the season (in fourteen games) and offered Cadiz a match at the worst possible time. Without the ability to react, Cordoba leaves empty-handed after an ineffective away match. The seventh without finding the three points. And the descent is upon us.
Iván Ania rewarded players who stood out last week against Castellón such as Théo Zidane, who replaced Álex Sala in midfield. Jacobo regained possession although he backheeled to the left to leave midfield with Ander Yoldi holding. Some more news compared to the eleven of Castellón. Córdoba did not enter the match comfortably. Within a minute, a mess between Carlos Marín and Lapeña caused the first corner for Cádiz. It was from there that the first offensive wave of Paco López’s team would begin.
Córdoba was very imprecise in the first minutes, leaving Cádiz in total control of the ball. Marvel even saved a goal scored under the sticks. Iván Ania’s Córdoba suffered, especially on the left wing, where Cádista’s attackers arrived several times. A total domination of Cádizwho recorded the clearest arrivals in the Carlos Marín area. He almost took the advantage by shooting at Ontiveros’ post. Multiple opportunities that the green and white team were finally able to hold on to. Now, Cordoba is going on the offensive.
He seemed a little more comfortable after a difficult first quarter. Antonio Casas tried his luck with a mid-range shot from the edge of the area which hit the crossbar. The ball was controlled by Cordoba, who was much more comfortable. I play with criteria, breaks and arrivals. He knew how to play with the pressure of Nuevo Mirandilla, who blew the whistle due to the good moment of the green and white team in the match. Additionally, it gave the impression that Cádiz wanted to waste time with multiple interruptions and medical assistance entering the field.
groundhog day
When Cádiz was at its worst and Cordoba was at its best, the green and white team’s greatest enemy appeared: itself. A mistake by the defense left only one Cádiz player who forced Carlos Marín to come out and clear the ball from his feet although he slightly knocked it down with his shoulder in the box. According to the referee. Enough for the VAR to declare a penalty. The sixth in 14 games. And as if it were the same scenario, Carlos Marín guessed the trajectory, saved the penalty, but Ontiveros recovered the rebound to give the locals the advantage. (1-0, minute 38).
Córdoba tried to recover quickly with a cross from Jacobo, which Carracedo finished powerfully, but the goalkeeper stopped. However, the bad news kept falling towards green and white. Another poorly defended play from the green and white team caused a phantom goal from Cádiz that the referee didn’t see in the first place. But once again, VAR intervened to certify that Roger Martí’s ball had crossed the line. (2-0, minute 45). In a few minutes, Cordoba had spoiled a match after several defensive errors. The story repeated itself outside the house.
In the second half, Cádiz were more than happy with the result and there was little at stake at Nuevo Mirandilla. Despite this, the yellow box has not stopped generating danger. A cross from Ocampo that Carlos Fernández completed. The intensity continued to increase with several mistakesinterruptions and Córdoba unable to enter the match. His possible turning point was the strike of Théo Zidane, alone in the area, who sent the ball upwards. Most of the second half.
With 20 minutes to go, Iván Ania moved the bench to try to revolutionize the team, as happened against Castellón. But the Archangel factor didn’t exist here and the changes didn’t work. First of all, Álex Sala came on in place of Théo Zidane. Opposite change from last week. The green and white team engaged many losses which resulted in dangerous arrivals from Cadiz. And what’s more, the third penalty almost happened. Álex Sala hit a rival player with his elbow in the area and the referee reviewed the play on the VAR. However, it only showed yellow because the ball was not in play.
More changes in Cordoba. Ania tried a 4-1-4-1 which then became a 4-4-2, with Obolskii and Casas leading the way. Jacobo dropped out after returning from suspension, but went unnoticed despite his attempts to find the goal. He wasn’t doing well, like the rest of the team. The Russian striker had the chance to close the gap and make his scoring debut, but his shot was rejected by David Gil. Beyond a high shot from Kuki Zalazar in the final stretch, nothing else happened in a match that was decided on a penalty.
