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 RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
4.22
0-0Liam Shields plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.17
0-0Farid Amrani sees space and advances. Farid Amrani puts a great ball through. Kevin Sullivan runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
14.27
0-0Pablo Carcedo darts forward. Pablo Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.33
0-0Liam Shields flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Danny Rizzo gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
22.53
0-0Florian Junger catches Harris Timmer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harris Timmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.16
Liam Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
32.57
Florian Junger flicks a high pass forward to Robert Parker who brings the ball under control. Robert Parker flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sullivan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Sullivan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.40
Liam Shields makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Shields tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.17
1-0Liam Shields hits a low pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.38
1-0Ren Ogawa hacks Pablo Carcedo from behind! The referee brings Ren Ogawa to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
With great vision, Florian Junger plays the ball forward to Robert Parker. Robert Parker threads a neat ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Arjen Gronkjaer replacing Harry Young. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Espanyol get the second half underway!
47.33
Ben Standing flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Parker. Robert Parker threads the ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Ren Ogawa. Ren Ogawa makes a convincing header. Alejandro Rodriguez effortlessly picks it out of the air!
51.07
Scott Greig takes a short throw-in bringing Liam Shields into play. Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Shields plays the ball forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.27
Scott Greig threads a neat ball through to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez shoots from long range but it flies wide!
54.07
Robert Parker passes the ball forward to Alessandro Lupatelli. Alessandro Lupatelli shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alejandro Rodriguez.
55.26
1-0It's a corner kick. Marcel Emmerlich loops the ball over to the far post. Ren Ogawa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies well off target!
57.25
Simion Urzica chips the ball to his team mate, Ren Ogawa. Ren Ogawa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arjen Gronkjaer.
60.35
1-0Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Butragueno replacing Jamie Fenton and Andres Castillo replacing Pablo Nunez .RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Tchiressoua Dah Zadi replacing Alessandro Lupatelli .
61.45
Jaime Valente hits a low pass to Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
63.54
Harry Windass takes it forward alone. Harry Windass makes a probing pass to Ren Ogawa. With great vision, Ren Ogawa plays the ball forward to Kevin Sullivan who has made a great run into the box. Kevin Sullivan takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Rodriguez with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
69.14
Liam Shields knocks the ball to his team mate, Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
71.09
Pablo Carcedo makes a probing pass to Liam Shields. Liam Shields flicks a high ball forward to Harris Timmer who takes it down. Harris Timmer edges inside the box! Harris Timmer shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.19
Farid Amrani chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Simion Urzica picks a pass forward to Tchiressoua Dah Zadi. Tchiressoua Dah Zadi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
81.43
Liam Shields hacks Simion Urzica from behind! Liam Shields is given a warning by the referee! Simion Urzica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.54
Robert Parker hits a low pass to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
87.41
Robert Parker flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Sullivan who brings the ball under control. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arjen Gronkjaer.
90.00
Simion Urzica flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Kevin Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Harris Timmer 38, 71 | Kevin Sullivan 64 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harris Timmer of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alejandro Rodriguez (GK)
8
2. Harry Young (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
6
7. Liam Shields (MID)
8
8. Scott Greig (MID)
6
9. Pablo Nunez (ATT)
6
10. Harris Timmer (ATT)
9
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
7
12. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
13. Eduardo Butragueno (MID)
6
14. Andres Castillo (ATT)
6
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Harry Windass (DEF)
6
3. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
4. Ben Standing (DEF)
6
5. Simion Urzica (MID)
6
6. Robert Parker (MID)
7
7. Farid Amrani (MID)
6
8. Marcel Emmerlich (MID)
6
9. Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
8
10. Alessandro Lupatelli (ATT)
6
11. Ren Ogawa (ATT)
6
12. Abdelkrim El Hadrioui (MID)
0
13. Adolfo Soto (MID)
0
14. Tchiressoua Dah Zadi (ATT)
6