Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 20,509 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Delgado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Delgado.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Jaime Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
4.37
0-0Sieb Heerkens flicks a high pass forward to Gérard Jacques Gosso who brings the ball neatly under control. Gérard Jacques Gosso sees space and advances. Gérard Jacques Gosso shoots from 25 yards. Alejandro Rodriguez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.23
0-0Ledley Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.32
Simon Kanu flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
16.27
Scott Greig threads a neat ball through to Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer shoots from 25 yards. Rafael Nieto easily gets down and covers it.
21.38
Scott Greig makes a simple pass to Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
22.03
Gérard Jacques Gosso hits a low pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.07
Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Nunez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.01
0-0Gérard Jacques Gosso passes the ball forward to Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz makes a deft header but somehow Harry Young happens to be in the right place to block it.
28.18
Simon Kanu advances with the ball. Simon Kanu shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alejandro Rodriguez.
29.44
0-0Simon Kanu takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Orlando Van Eijk shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
38.17
Jaime Valente flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Nunez collects the pass. Pablo Nunez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.14
0-1Ruben Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Pablo Nunez scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
44.12
Simon Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Hernandez and rushes in on goal... Markus Rummenigge tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
48.10
Ruben Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Valente who brings the ball under control. Jaime Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Jaime Valente whips in a cross ball towards Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.54
Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high ball forward to Harris Timmer who takes it down. Harris Timmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.57
Orlando Van Eijk threads a neat ball through to Simon Kanu. Simon Kanu plays the ball forward to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.07
Deportivo La Coruña are dictating the run of play here today.
55.11
Orlando Van Eijk takes it forward alone. Without breaking stride, Orlando Van Eijk plays the ball forward to Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.26
Jaime Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.37
Jaime Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
0-1Deportivo La Coruña have made 3 substitutions with Arjen Gronkjaer replacing Harry Young, Liam Shields replacing Jamie Fenton and Andres Castillo replacing Pablo Ruiz .
61.35
Jaime Valente knocks the ball forward to Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Castillo. Andres Castillo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.34
0-2Sieb Heerkens hits a low pass to Gérard Jacques Gosso. Gérard Jacques Gosso flicks a high pass forward. Marco Waterreus collects the pass. Marco Waterreus puts a great ball through but Eduardo Hernandez is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
66.24
Scott Greig flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Nunez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
72.03
Orlando Van Eijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Kanu. Simon Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz plays a scrappy one-two with Markus Rummenigge and advances towards the goal... Ivan Cruz rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
75.39
Arjen Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez whips in a cross ball towards Andres Castillo. Andres Castillo powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.30
Simon Kanu knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arjen Gronkjaer.
78.23
Sieb Heerkens threads a neat ball through to Gérard Jacques Gosso. Gérard Jacques Gosso flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Hernandez plays a one-two with Marco Waterreus and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Hernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.22
Arjen Gronkjaer chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente advances with the ball. Jaime Valente plays a one-two with Andres Castillo and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Jaime Valente provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.16
Jaime Valente makes a simple pass to Harris Timmer. Harris Timmer lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.48
Scott Greig surges forward with the ball. Scott Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Orlando Van Eijk.
90.00
Scott Greig takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Andres Castillo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Orlando Van Eijk clears it off the line with his head!
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
| Pablo Nunez 39, 81 Andres Castillo 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Nunez of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Nieto (GK)
7
2. Sverrir Thorvardarson (DEF)
6
3. Sieb Heerkens (DEF)
6
4. Orlando Van Eijk (DEF)
7
5. Santiago Sosa (DEF)
6
6. Gérard Jacques Gosso (MID)
7
7. Simon Kanu (MID)
7
8. Ivan Cruz (ATT)
6
9. Marco Waterreus (ATT)
6
10. Eduardo Hernandez (ATT)
6
11. Markus Rummenigge (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Diez (GK)
0
13. Claudio Guerrero Lopez (MID)
0
14. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
0
1. Alejandro Rodriguez (GK)
7
2. Harry Young (DEF)
6
3. Ruben Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
8
7. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
6
8. Scott Greig (MID)
7
9. Pablo Nunez (ATT)
9
10. Harris Timmer (ATT)
7
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
12. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
13. Liam Shields (MID)
6
14. Andres Castillo (ATT)
7