English:
Tense Match in Zaragoza Ends with Controversial Córdoba Victory
Zaragoza, Spain – A highly charged match filled with tension and cards, played at the Ibercaja Estadio, culminated in a 0-1 victory for Córdoba over Zaragoza. The match, valid for the eighth matchday of the Segunda División, was marked by a high number of fouls and cautions from both teams.
Zaragoza dominated ball possession with 52% compared to Córdoba’s 48%, and generated more scoring opportunities, with 11 total shots, 4 of which were on target. However, a lack of precision and Córdoba’s defensive solidity prevented these from materializing into goals. Meanwhile, Córdoba, although with less possession, actively sought the opposing goal, registering 10 shots, only 2 of which were on target.
The only goal of the match came in the 67th minute, thanks to an unfortunate own goal by Y. Saidu of Zaragoza. The match became increasingly heated as the minutes passed, reflected in the numerous yellow cards shown: five for each team, and a red card for Zaragoza player P. Akouokou in the 89th minute. The refereeing, by Rafael Sanchez Lopez, was challenged by the intensity of the game and the need to maintain control.
In the end, Córdoba’s victory was a result that left a bitter taste for the home fans, who saw their team dominate but unable to convert their opportunities. Córdoba, for its part, celebrates a valuable victory, although achieved in a very hard-fought match and with refereeing decisions that generated controversy.
Substitutions cordoba: at minute 56 I. Vilarrasa came in and M. Timoran went out., at minute 76 A. Fuentes came in and S. Guardiola went out., at minute 76 K. Medina came in and D. Bri went out., at minute 82 D. de Almeida came in and A. del Moral went out.
Substitutions zaragoza: at minute 57 M. A. Cuenca came in and Valery went out., at minute 58 F. Moyano came in and P. Sans went out., at minute 69 D. Gomez came in and S. Bazdar went out., at minute 70 Y. Saidu came in and K. Kodro went out., at minute 79 D. Tasende came in and M. Soberon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Zaragoza
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