Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above 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 good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
3.12
0-1Ismael Sükür makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.29
0-1Daniel J. Bergmark knocks the ball forward to Liam Melis. Liam Melis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Lee Kirkland blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
9.55
Ismael Sükür makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Arjen Gronkjaer.
11.03
0-1It's a corner kick. Ismael Sükür kicks a low ball out wide. Matthias Meidt gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
14.26
0-1Des May flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Rivalta controls it well on his chest. Nunzio Rivalta passes the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Simion Cuza.
15.16
Ismael Sükür takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nunzio Rivalta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Kubilay Ayaz is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
20.20
0-1Jaime Valente sees Scott Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.26
Daniel J. Bergmark deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Melis. Liam Melis threads a neat ball through to John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.16
Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze controls it well on his chest. JŸrgen Goulooze tries a spectacular long range effort. Simion Cuza effortlessly gets down and covers it.
28.39
0-1Juan-Carlos Sanz barges into Kubilay Ayaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kubilay Ayaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.58
0-1Rodolfo Venturin makes a probing pass to Liam Melis. Liam Melis flicks a high ball forward to John Pennant who takes it down. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. Arjen Gronkjaer hacks JŸrgen Goulooze from behind! Penalty not given!!
34.50
Nunzio Rivalta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nunzio Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Simion Cuza!
39.41
Jaime Valente flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov controls it well on his chest. Scott Dickov shoots from distance. Michael Fuchs gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
44.50
Des May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Ledley Scowcroft replacing Jaime Valente. Real Betis Balompié 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
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.42
Ismael Sükür makes a probing pass to John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kubilay Ayaz.
48.56
Nunzio Rivalta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
51.16
Lee Kirkland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Michael Fuchs.
53.52
0-1Ledley Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.47
Daniel J. Bergmark controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze shoots from 20 yards. Simion Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.54
0-2Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Jonas Kurth replacing Scott Greig and Gerhard Nahrstedt replacing Scott Dickov and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.31
Arjen Gronkjaer breaks forward. Arjen Gronkjaer advances with the ball. Arjen Gronkjaer whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Kurth. Jonas Kurth is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Michael Fuchs manages to gather it.
65.46
Liam Melis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Liam Melis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.56
Pablo Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Daniel J. Bergmark. The referee calls over Pablo Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Daniel J. Bergmark hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.22
Matthias Meidt flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Nahrstedt collects the pass. Gerhard Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Kurth. Jonas Kurth outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Deportivo La Coruña are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.58
0-2Ledley Scowcroft comes in with a late challenge on Nunzio Rivalta. Ledley Scowcroft is warned by the referee! Nunzio Rivalta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.18
Liam Melis sees Juan-Carlos Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Simion Cuza reads it well. Excellent keeping!
83.10
Ismael Sükür flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze controls it well on his chest. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.54
Matthias Meidt flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Kurth. Jonas Kurth shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
85.36
Matthias Meidt sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Meidt plays a one-two with Karl Lee and advances towards the goal... Matthias Meidt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Matthias Meidt scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthias Meidt of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
8
2. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3. Lee Kirkland (DEF)
6
4. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
7
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
6
7. Matthias Meidt (MID)
9
8. Scott Greig (MID)
6
9. Karl Lee (ATT)
6
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
5
12. Jonas Kurth (MID)
6
13. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
6
14. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
6
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
7
2. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3. Des May (DEF)
6
4. Daniel J. Bergmark (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
6
6. Ismael Sükür (MID)
8
7. Liam Melis (MID)
7
8. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
8
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
8
10. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
8
11. John Pennant (ATT)
6
12. Fernando Saez (DEF)
0
13. Pedro Hierro (MID)
0
14. Oliver Rahn (ATT)
0