Match Report
| Deportivo La Coruña | Deportivo La Coruña |  |  | Extremadura UD | Extremadura UD | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Zuckerman | Steven Zuckerman | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Simion Cuza | S. Cuza |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Cesar Andrade | C. Andrade | |||||||||
| Anthony Gallo | A. Gallo |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Willem Kanu | W. Kanu | |||||||||
| Geoffroy Desailly | G. Desailly |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Claudio Gil | C. Gil | |||||||||
| Arjen Gronkjaer | A. Gronkjaer | | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Eduardo Aguilar | E. Aguilar | |||||||||
| Jamie Fenton | J. Fenton |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Mauricio Castillo | M. Castillo | |||||||||
| Jaime Valente | J. Valente | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Roberto Romero | R. Romero | |||||||||
| Ledley Scowcroft | L. Scowcroft | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Kees Nieuwenburg | K. Nieuwenburg | |||||||||
| Scott Greig | S. Greig |  | 76 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Roberto Verges | R. Verges | |||||||||
| Gerhard Nahrstedt | G. Nahrstedt |  | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 83 | | Juan Jimenez | J. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Scott Dickov | S. Dickov | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Ruud Kortland | R. Kortland | |||||||||
| Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz | | 71 | A |  | | 11 | | | A | 56 | | Gavin Cole | G. Cole | |||||||
| Pablo Carcedo | P. Carcedo | | 71 | D | | 12 | | M | 62 | | Wayne Moore | W. Moore | |||||||||
| Liam Shields | L. Shields | | 69 | M | | 13 | | M | 61 | | Billy Greig | B. Greig | |||||||||
| Karl Lee | K. Lee |  | 70 | A | | 14 | | D | 61 | | Patricio Marin | P. Marin | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 20,490 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Serrano.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off the first half!
2.28
0-0Jaime Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov passes the ball forward but Gerhard Nahrstedt is offside!
6.26
0-0Anthony Gallo threads a neat ball through to Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.13
0-0Anthony Gallo advances with the ball. Anthony Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Nahrstedt controls it well on his chest. Gerhard Nahrstedt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cesar Andrade!
10.11
Jaime Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Valente shoots from outside the area. Cesar Andrade gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
16.45
Roberto Verges knocks the ball forward to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffroy Desailly.
18.13
0-0Eduardo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Romero controls it well on his chest. Roberto Romero knocks the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.12
Claudio Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero sees Juan Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
24.52
0-0Roberto Romero comes in with a late challenge on Arjen Gronkjaer. The referee brings Roberto Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Arjen Gronkjaer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.11
Eduardo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Gallo.
28.17
1-0Ledley Scowcroft sees Pablo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.10
1-0Eduardo Aguilar hacks Scott Dickov from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Aguilar and shows him a yellow card! Scott Dickov runs off the knock.
34.21
Kees Nieuwenburg takes it forward alone. Kees Nieuwenburg finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
38.46
Kees Nieuwenburg flicks a high pass forward. Ruud Kortland controls it well on his chest. Ruud Kortland makes a probing pass to Gavin Cole but he's offside!
39.55
1-0Arjen Gronkjaer catches Gavin Cole on the ankles. Arjen Gronkjaer is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Cole stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.55
1-0Free kick to Extremadura UD just outside the area...
41.53
Gavin Cole takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
42.45
Ledley Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
44.44
Kees Nieuwenburg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Cole. Gavin Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Simion Cuza!
45.00
Scott Greig receives the ball from a throw-in from Ledley Scowcroft. Scott Greig makes an attacking run forward. Scott Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Pablo Carcedo replacing Anthony Gallo and Karl Lee replacing Scott Dickov. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
48.23
Kees Nieuwenburg flicks a high pass forward to Juan Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Juan Jimenez passes the ball forward but Gavin Cole is offside!
49.02
Ledley Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee plays a scrappy one-two with Gerhard Nahrstedt and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Karl Lee provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.25
Geoffroy Desailly threads the ball through to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Karl Lee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Karl Lee shoots from 20 yards but Cesar Andrade reads it well. Well saved!
53.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Romero plays the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Carcedo.
54.41
Arjen Gronkjaer kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft hits a low pass to Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.15
1-0Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Liam Shields replacing Jamie Fenton .
63.06
Kees Nieuwenburg catches Liam Shields on the ankles. The referee warns Kees Nieuwenburg to calm down! Liam Shields gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.17
Pablo Carcedo passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Scott Greig. Scott Greig flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt who takes it down. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cesar Andrade with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
69.10
Kees Nieuwenburg kicks a strong pass forward to Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.10
Ledley Scowcroft makes a probing pass to Karl Lee. Karl Lee shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
89.42
Kees Nieuwenburg makes a simple pass to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Showing composure, Roberto Romero plays the ball forward to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Scott Dickov 28 Pablo Ruiz 66 |
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)
7
2. Anthony Gallo (DEF)
7
3. Geoffroy Desailly (DEF)
6
4. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
7
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
6. Jaime Valente (MID)
7
7. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
7
8. Scott Greig (MID)
6
9. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
7
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
8
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
9
12. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13. Liam Shields (MID)
6
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
6
1. Cesar Andrade (GK)
7
2. Willem Kanu (DEF)
6
3. Claudio Gil (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Aguilar (DEF)
5
5. Mauricio Castillo (MID)
6
6. Roberto Romero (MID)
6
7. Kees Nieuwenburg (MID)
7
8. Roberto Verges (MID)
6
9. Juan Jimenez (ATT)
7
10. Ruud Kortland (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Cole (ATT)
6
12. Wayne Moore (MID)
0
13. Billy Greig (MID)
0
14. Patricio Marin (DEF)
0