Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
3.51
0-0Albert Blanco barges into Arjen Gronkjaer. The referee brings Albert Blanco to one side and gives him a warning! Arjen Gronkjaer runs off the knock.
9.21
0-0Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson darts forward. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
14.38
0-0Jamie Fenton sees Pablo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.38
Ledley Scowcroft catches Paul Chow-Yuen on the ankles. Ledley Scowcroft is warned by the referee! Paul Chow-Yuen stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.52
Franceco Abbruscato knocks the ball forward to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.41
0-0Arjen Gronkjaer knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz threads the ball through to Gerhard Nahrstedt but he's offside!
27.11
0-0Ledley Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
28.25
Kubilay Ayaz hits a low pass to Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente takes it forward alone. Jaime Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.51
Geoffroy Desailly kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Greig. Scott Greig flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Nahrstedt collects the pass. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
36.29
Paul Chow-Yuen advances with the ball. Paul Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco flicks the ball with his head but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
42.33
Franceco Abbruscato kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kubilay Ayaz.
45.00
Máximo Hernández sees a break and surges forward. Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward to Albert Blanco who brings the ball under control. Albert Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
48.51
Ledley Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
49.07
Antonio Torres chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Simion Cuza keeps it out!
51.41
Jo Kippe makes a strong solo run forward. Jo Kippe advances with the ball. Jo Kippe knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
53.59
Paul Chow-Yuen flicks a high ball forward to Albert Blanco who takes it down. Albert Blanco puts a great ball through. Rigobert Wome runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.23
Jaime Valente plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.39
0-1Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.30
0-1Deportivo La Coruña have made 3 substitutions with Pablo Carcedo replacing Geoffroy Desailly, Liam Shields replacing Jaime Valente and Karl Lee replacing Scott Dickov and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.47
Paul Chow-Yuen makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. With a superhuman jump, Rigobert Wome connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.48
Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Karl Lee controls it well on his chest. Karl Lee shoots from long range but Michael Fuchs reads it well. Nice keeping!
72.26
Antonio Torres plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Fenton.
73.49
Máximo Hernández surges forward with the ball. Máximo Hernández knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze tries a spectacular long range effort. Simion Cuza easily gets down and covers it.
77.40
With some swift thinking, Liam Shields plays the ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Greig but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.17
Liam Shields clumsily knocks into Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. Liam Shields is given a warning by the referee! Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.50
Rodolfo Venturin decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Venturin makes a simple pass to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. With a superhuman jump, JŸrgen Goulooze connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Simion Cuza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.12
0-2Franceco Abbruscato takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from JŸrgen Goulooze provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Pablo Carcedo steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Jo Kippe sees a break and surges forward. Jo Kippe knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simion Cuza of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
9
2. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Desailly (DEF)
6
4. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
6
7. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
6
8. Scott Greig (MID)
6
9. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
6
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
12. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13. Liam Shields (MID)
6
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
6
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
7
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
8
4. Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
7
5. Franceco Abbruscato (MID)
6
6. Paul Chow-Yuen (MID)
7
7. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
7
8. Antonio Torres (MID)
6
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
7
10. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
9
11. Albert Blanco (ATT)
8
12. Des May (DEF)
0
13. Liam Melis (MID)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
0