Football is incomprehensible and this will be the dynamic of Córdoba in the Second Division. He won the match in which he generated the fewest chances. But this time, he was more precise and faced a very weakened rival. With goals from Isma Ruiz, Antonio Casas and LapeñaCórdoba beat Racing de Ferrol and became even stronger at El Arcángel. A much-needed victory for a team affected after the defeat in Huesca which will experience ups and downs throughout the course. Three more points in the battle to stay in the Second Division for the green and white team.
Iván Ania did not make many changes compared to the match in Huesca. Only the entry of Jacobo, absent due to suspension last week. He would occupy midfield, leaving the left wing to Adilson, with Carracedo on his usual right wing. Same pair of central defenders: Marvel and Lapeña. This was the lineup originally presented, but there was a last minute drop. Adilson was left out of the eleven after unspecified physical discomfort and Genaro came in in his place. Diagram 4-3-3with a trivot Genaro, Isma Ruiz and Álex Sala.
Cordoba came out with more bite, more incisive. The first shot was that of Carracedo, who blocked the rival defense. Then there was a repeated play from Córdoba that ended with a low shot from Alex Sala from the front, into the hands of the goalkeeper. The first announcement of Catalan, very active in the first half. Then the pace of the game slowed down and fewer chances occurred. A slow game from two teams who didn’t concede much, but who didn’t generate much danger in the rival area. Despite everything, Iván Ania’s Córdoba was in a better situation.
Álex Sala almost managed to catch a long ball when playing in this most advanced position, almost as a midfielder. In the name of Racing de Ferrol, Baby tried with a cross from his left wing that no teammate reached. Under pressure, Ania’s team worked well to provoke a mistake from a rival who was a little more embarrassed on the pitch. There were no notable occasions halfway through the first half. They were booked for the latter part of the first 45 minutes, during which Córdoba took control of the match.
First, a mistake by Genaro left Baby alone in the race, which was ultimately blocked by the green and white defense. In the same transition, Córdoba finished the game with a low shot from Álex Sala, grazing the post. On the next finish, Álex Sala did indeed send the ball into the uprights. The blow would come next. A Blanquiverdes corner is rejected by the Ferrol defense, but Isma Ruiz almost recovers the ball and sends it into the back of the net. (1-0, minute 43).
Córdoba was ahead at El Arcángel and others were able to arrive. Jacobo then also sent the ball into the woodwork, showing his quality and great contribution to the team when fit. Córdoba and El Arcángel insisted in search of this second goal which ultimately did not arrive. Without flashiness or many clear-cut chances, Córdoba was able to take the lead after the first and insipid 45 minutes.
Lapeña: hero and villain
The second half couldn’t have started worse. Failure in defense by Adri Lapeña for former Blanquiverde Eneko Jauregui to score (he just came out on the field) (1-1, minutes 46). Once again, Córdoba made a defensive mistake and the rival did not forgive. In this category, Córdoba still needs to understand that any mistake becomes a goal. This was automatically the case from the start of the second half. At least the green and white team knows how to recover from blows and only needed one goal to take the three points.
Cordova kept trying. Álex Sala tried it with a cross from a sideways free kick that hit Carlos Albarrán and a header that went wide. Córdoba also played in defense, avoiding any dangerous arrivals from Cristóbal Parralo’s team, with a great Isma Ruiz in this role of defensive pivot. Essential actor today in Iván Ania’s project. Córdoba has seen all kinds of arrivals in the Ferrol team area. However, he was not successful in the final meters, when it came to finishing plays with some discretion.
Carracedo attempted it with a left-footed shot caught by the goalkeeper. He lacked strength. Córdoba arrived more clearly in the rival area. At this point, Iván Ania moved the bench twenty minutes from time. Théo Zidane came to replace Genaro to play in this midfield area. At least it was luck. After many unsuccessful crosses, Carracedo’s managed to connect with Antonio Casas who sent the ball into the back of the goal to give his team the advantage again in the match. (2-1, 70 minutes).
To add firepower and look for the third goal, Obolskii and Ander Yoldi entered. Córdoba continued to dominate and this was reflected once again on the scoreboard. A superb cross, almost measured to perfection, reached the head of Adri Lapeña who was able to redeem himself from his error to score the third and practically condemn the match. (3-1, minute 84). Very weak defense from the Ferrol team which was overwhelmed by Blanquiverde. Match on track for the Blanquiverdes who added one more victory at home, in front of their home crowd which acts as a talisman in the Second Division.
