Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 19,812 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
3.26
0-0Johan Bjarnason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from 20 yards but somehow Mauricio Menendez manages to keep it out.
9.36
0-0Enrique Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.18
Wim De Vlieger passes the ball forward to Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal threads the ball through to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.33
Ghislain Benoît Zogbo advances with the ball. Ghislain Benoît Zogbo plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Marin and rushes in on goal... Ghislain Benoît Zogbo takes a shot at goal but somehow Johan Curtolo manages to keep it out.
26.53
Marvin Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin plays a perfect one-two with Luca Mora and rushes in on goal... Roberto Marin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Johan Curtolo.
28.06
0-0Deportivo La Coruña are easily keeping Valencia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.06
Marvin Taylor makes a probing pass to Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.29
Marvin Taylor makes a probing pass to Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard powers a header at goal but somehow Johan Curtolo manages to keep it out.
45.00
Johan Bjarnason threads the ball through to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
51.02
0-0Steffen Heggem comes in with a late challenge on Johan Bjarnason. Steffen Heggem is shown the yellow card! Johan Bjarnason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.52
0-0Stefan Fink knocks the ball forward to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.51
David Villarreal knocks the ball forward to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason knocks the ball forward to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.17
Yassine Elhamdaoui threads the ball through to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mauricio Menendez manages to gather it comfortably.
73.46
Billy Mckinlay makes a probing pass to Marvin Taylor. These players appear to think like one. Marvin Taylor knocks the ball forward to Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.06
Billy Mckinlay knocks the ball forward to Ghislain Benoît Zogbo. Ghislain Benoît Zogbo passes the ball forward to Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.24
Felipe Diaz knocks the ball forward to Marvin Taylor. Marvin Taylor makes a probing pass to Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard plays a perfect one-two with Luca Mora and rushes in on goal... Carlos Blanchard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Johan Curtolo.
78.47
Billy Mckinlay threads the ball through to Steffen Heggem. Steffen Heggem takes it forward alone. Steffen Heggem lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Mora. Luca Mora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.56
1-0Enrique Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Mauricio Menendez had no chance!! Goal for Valencia!
83.16
Cristian Kempes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jersson Paredes. Jersson Paredes shoots from distance but somehow Mauricio Menendez manages to keep it out.
87.06
Ghislain Benoît Zogbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Mora. Luca Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Steffen Heggem takes it forward alone. Steffen Heggem sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Johan Curtolo manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Pedro Camacho 80 | Luca Mora 87 |