Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead 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 great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
The pitch is in great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Liam Melis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Simion Cuza. Excellent save.
6.56
0-0Matthias Meidt makes a probing pass to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.15
0-0Jaime Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.37
0-0Mika Martinpoika makes a probing pass to Jamie Fenton. Jamie Fenton hits a low pass to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov rushes past Clive Heskey! Clive Heskey hacks Scott Dickov from behind! Scott Dickov appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.49
Liam Melis flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze collects the pass. JŸrgen Goulooze shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
21.09
Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Rahn controls it well on his chest. Oliver Rahn shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.53
John Wright flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Rahn controls it well on his chest. Oliver Rahn finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.46
Rodolfo Venturin pushes up the pitch. Rodolfo Venturin plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
30.50
1-0Pablo Carcedo gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Scott Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.39
Pedro Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
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 Scott Greig. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off the second half!
47.57
Kubilay Ayaz flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Valente who brings the ball under control. Jaime Valente knocks the ball forward to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov rushes past Des May! Some silky footwork from Scott Dickov provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.23
1-0JŸrgen Goulooze comes in with a late challenge on Mika Martinpoika. The referee warns JŸrgen Goulooze to calm down! Mika Martinpoika runs off the knock.
53.59
Jaime Valente flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.38
Pedro Hierro threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.33
John Wright sees Oliver Rahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Rahn advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Oliver Rahn provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
60.37
1-0Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Gary Davidson replacing Pablo Carcedo and Karl Lee replacing Scott Dickov .
63.37
Matthias Meidt threads a neat ball through to Karl Lee. Karl Lee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Fuchs!
65.07
Kubilay Ayaz surges forward with the ball. Kubilay Ayaz flicks a high pass forward. Karl Lee collects the pass. Karl Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. With a superhuman jump, Gerhard Nahrstedt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.52
Rodolfo Venturin flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro darts forward. Pedro Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.15
Pedro Hierro darts forward. Pedro Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
71.13
Liam Melis threads a neat ball through to John Pennant. John Pennant shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
81.46
1-0Gary Davidson barges into John Pennant. The referee calls over Gary Davidson and shows him a yellow card! John Pennant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.29
Victor Guerrero Lopez makes a strong solo run forward. Victor Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.29
Kubilay Ayaz makes a beautiful solo run. Kubilay Ayaz chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
87.44
Karl Lee catches Rodolfo Venturin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Venturin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pablo Ruiz 30 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Ruiz of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
8
2. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
8
3. Mika Martinpoika (DEF)
7
4. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
7
7. Matthias Meidt (MID)
6
8. Scott Greig (MID)
6
9. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
6
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
8
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
9
12. Gary Davidson (DEF)
5
13. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
6
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
5
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Des May (DEF)
6
3. Clive Heskey (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
7
5. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
6. Liam Melis (MID)
7
7. Pedro Hierro (MID)
8
8. John Wright (MID)
6
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
5
10. Oliver Rahn (ATT)
7
11. John Pennant (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
0
13. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
0
14. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
0