Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Vicente.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
2.35
0-0Harry Windass clumsily knocks into Gerhard Nahrstedt. The referee brings Harry Windass to one side and gives him a warning! Gerhard Nahrstedt stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.52
0-0Karl Lee catches Scott Gordon on the ankles. The referee calls over Karl Lee and shows him a yellow card! Scott Gordon runs off the knock.
9.27
0-0Arjen Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft threads the ball through to Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.51
0-0Jaime Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.32
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson threads a neat ball through to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
15.11
0-0Mike Hapgood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mike Hapgood shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
16.43
Ledley Scowcroft sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards but somehow Danny Rizzo manages to keep it out.
20.14
Scott Greig threads the ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Danny Rizzo easily punches it away to safety.
21.56
Ledley Scowcroft hacks Mike Hapgood from behind! Ledley Scowcroft is warned by the referee! Mike Hapgood runs off the knock.
24.09
Yuri Netto barges into Kubilay Ayaz. The referee warns Yuri Netto to calm down! Kubilay Ayaz runs off the knock.
26.00
0-0Mike Hapgood catches Ledley Scowcroft on the ankles. Mike Hapgood is warned by the referee! Ledley Scowcroft carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.14
0-1Zvonimir Stanic flicks a high pass forward. David Delporte collects the pass. David Delporte plays a one-two with Yuri Netto and rushes in on goal... David Delporte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
32.49
Ledley Scowcroft brings the ball forward. Ledley Scowcroft whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.45
Florian Junger flicks the ball to his team mate, Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
44.35
Arjen Gronkjaer flicks a high ball forward to Scott Greig who takes it down. Scott Greig hits a low pass to Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Pablo Ruiz replacing Scott Dickov. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol kick off!
49.17
Ledley Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Karl Lee. Karl Lee whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Danny Rizzo had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
53.21
With some swift thinking, Zvonimir Stanic plays the ball forward to David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Simion Cuza. Excellent save.
55.05
Arjen Gronkjaer makes a beautiful solo run. Arjen Gronkjaer chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
59.08
Nick Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, David Delporte. David Delporte shoots from long range but is denied by Simion Cuza. Excellent save.
60.28
2-1Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Carcedo replacing Geoffroy Desailly and Liam Shields replacing Jaime Valente .RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Eishun Saito replacing David Delporte .
63.10
Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Eishun Saito holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eishun Saito knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arjen Gronkjaer.
65.12
Pablo Carcedo hits a long diagonal ball forward. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.40
Zvonimir Stanic barges into Liam Shields. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Shields runs off the knock.
77.24
Scott Gordon knocks the ball forward to Nick Mustoe. Nick Mustoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eishun Saito. Eishun Saito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.26
With a delightful solo run, Mike Hapgood stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Hapgood shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.42
Thomas Morlock clumsily knocks into Karl Lee. Thomas Morlock is given a warning by the referee! Karl Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gerhard Nahrstedt 32, 49 | David Delporte 28 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Nahrstedt of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
7
2. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Desailly (DEF)
6
4. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
7
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
6
7. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
8
8. Scott Greig (MID)
6
9. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
9
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Karl Lee (ATT)
6
12. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13. Liam Shields (MID)
6
14. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
7
2. Harry Windass (DEF)
5
3. Thomas Morlock (DEF)
5
4. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
5. Scott Gordon (DEF)
6
6. Nick Mustoe (MID)
6
7. Mike Hapgood (MID)
6
8. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
9. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
5
10. David Delporte (ATT)
8
11. Yuri Netto (ATT)
6
12. William Pierre (GK)
0
13. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0
14. Eishun Saito (ATT)
6