I needed it. The team, the coach, the management and the public needed that first victory for Córdoba, achieved on the fifth day against Deportivo de La Coruña at El Arcángel. goals from Carracedo and Ander Yoldias well as the saves of Carlos Marín gave the three points to a team that improves its feelings compared to the first days. Three points to rejoice in a less difficult season than expected.
Iván Ania created a surprise by bringing on Théo Zidane, placed in midfield with Álex Sala and Isma Ruiz forming a trivot. This time, he got rid of Adilson who left space for Jacobo on the left. A few more changes and the continuity of the central couple, with Lapeña and Marvel. The first minutes were a test between the two teams who wanted the ball to go quickly towards the rival field. The quality of Deportivo was waiting in the room with Yeremay and Lucas Pérez appearing at the edge of the area.
For their part, Córdoba began to occupy the centre of the pitch and expand. Álex Sala commanded the midfield and left quality details. The Catalan also set the bar high for his teammates. Córdoba’s first serious warning came with Antonio Casas’ goal disallowed for offside. A flat center of Albarránwho connected to the Rambleño but in an illegal position. Little by little they liked Córdoba, who arrived more clearly in the rival area. Good pressure from Iván Ania’s boys. However, even though they came less numerous, Deportivo had the best opportunities.
First a save from Carlos Marín after a defensive error by the Blanquiverdes. A bad pass from Isma Ruiz to Marvel, which Mella took advantage of to cause the first big scare of the match. With 20 minutes in electronicsÁlex Sala did not miss his appointment with the yellow card. Then, a cross from Isma Ruiz that Antonio Casas could not finish by very little. In this play, the VAR considered a possible penalty by hand, but in the end it came to nothing. Jacobo also tried his luck with a powerful shot, well covered by the defense.
The ever-dangerous Lucas Pérez fired a high shot, but without any danger to Carlos Marín. The second time was scary. A shot from close range that was once again pushed away by the green and white goalkeeper. Jacobo appeared small, but almost surprised with a shot from the center of the field, which Leite took as best he could. Córdoba finally received the reward for his efforts with Carracedo’s goal. A cross from Álex Sala from a corner placed him at the far post where Carracedo arrived to place the ball against the post and give his team the lead. The winger’s goal was more than deserved, something that was noticeable in the first half (1-0, minute 43).
More rhythm
The second half did not start with as much passion, although Córdoba was well established. Mella, who was practically playing as a winger, made his way through the green and white defence, but came up against Carlos Marín. Another save from the Almeria native who is presenting his candidacy for the most important player of the season. Albarrán was injured by a blow to the face and, at first, Carlos Isaac was going to leave, but the Catalan full-back eventually recovered. The pace of the game was slower and with few chances in the area. Until the changes came.
Casas, without seeing the door, withdrew to let Obolski in. He had him as soon as he entered the field. A cross from Carracedo hit the Russian striker, who found himself alone in front of the goalkeeper, but the shot went wide. The clearest to make it 2-0 on the scoreboard. Then, Deportivo’s eventual equalizer came after another defensive error by Córdoba that was eventually saved by Carlos Marín with a point-blank shot from Barbero. A much more frenetic pace in the latter part of the second half, with both teams creating danger.
Iván Ania put all his efforts with Ander Yoldi and Adilson Mendes in attack to look for that second goal of tranquility and practically the winning goal ten minutes from the end. Carlos Marin supported his team in a breathtaking final few minutes. Calderón had the second goal in his boots after a great run from Adilson on the left who, in the rearview mirror, saw the Sevilla winger arriving to slot the ball into the side of the net.
It didn’t stop there. A great finish from Carlos Isaac who took a cross to the far post for Adilson. However, his shot crashed into the woods. He tried with all of Cordoba. Also Ander Yoldi who caused a dangerous corner for the green and white team. The Archangel increased pressure on rival players because his team was close to the first desired victory of the season. The Basque referee decreed seven minutes that seemed eternal to the more than 16,000 spectators present in the green and white Coliseum.
Finally, Córdoba took the first three points of the championship disputed on the fifth day. He did not do it at all. A goal from Ander Yoldi on a penalty that he had himself caused sealed the match and offered Córdoba a first victory more than deserved. (2-0, minute 97). The last point of a match in which the green and white team dominated tactically and, for the first time this season, also on the scoreboard.
