Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
3.11
0-1Ioannis Mikropoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tómas Lárusson. Tómas Lárusson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of León Escobar. León Escobar whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.11
0-1Tómas Lárusson takes it forward alone. Tómas Lárusson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.48
Claudio Pichichi sees space and advances. Claudio Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.45
0-1Antonio Butragueno makes a simple pass to Luca Mora. Luca Mora knocks the ball forward to Carlos Blanchard but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.24
0-1Luan Zico kicks a strong pass forward to Ghislain Benoît Zogbo. Ghislain Benoît Zogbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Mora. Luca Mora goes all the way! Luca Mora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Goran Boban.
21.30
0-1Stephan Addo barges into Carlos Blanchard. Stephan Addo is shown the yellow card! Carlos Blanchard stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.27
Malte Ouindi passes the ball forward to Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.12
Jose Fortes Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Menendez.
32.50
Ioannis Mikropoulos makes a simple pass to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi advances with the ball. Claudio Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards León Escobar. León Escobar is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Mauricio Menendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.41
0-2Tómas Lárusson makes a probing pass to Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
47.32
Antonio Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Mora. Luca Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ioannis Mikropoulos.
49.22
Luan Zico threads the ball through to Ghislain Benoît Zogbo. Ghislain Benoît Zogbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Blanchard and rushes in on goal... Roberto Marin tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Goran Boban easily smothers it!
51.29
Ioannis Mikropoulos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tómas Lárusson. Tómas Lárusson chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.53
Tómas Lárusson makes a probing pass to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin plays a perfect one-two with León Escobar and rushes in on goal... Youri Yashin shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.25
Malte Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard passes the ball forward to Luca Mora. Luca Mora rockets a shot on goal. Goran Boban easily smothers it.
69.21
Claudio Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oliver Koschmieder. Oliver Koschmieder shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.38
0-3Stephan Addo comes in with a late challenge on Luca Mora. Stephan Addo is warned by the referee! Luca Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.15
Ibrahima Drogda flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
73.04
Gregorio Cano threads the ball through to León Escobar. León Escobar knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin directs the ball goalwards with his head but Mauricio Menendez is on top of it.
75.20
Malte Ouindi chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Goran Boban!
77.28
Ioannis Mikropoulos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tómas Lárusson. Tómas Lárusson chips the ball to his team mate, León Escobar. León Escobar tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Mauricio Menendez manages to gather it comfortably.
78.52
Antonio Butragueno makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Butragueno threads the ball through to Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.29
Tómas Lárusson threads the ball through to Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin shoots from 25 yards but Mauricio Menendez is on top of it.
81.20
Malte Ouindi flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Mora. Luca Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
83.19
Ghislain Benoît Zogbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Mora. Luca Mora knocks the ball forward to Roberto Marin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.41
Marvin Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Goran Boban.
89.18
Jose Fortes Marcelino catches Malte Ouindi on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Marcelino and warns him to calm down! Malte Ouindi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Marvin Taylor advances with the ball. Marvin Taylor goes all the way! Marvin Taylor takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Goran Boban has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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