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 Villarreal CF. A crowd of 19,827 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo  Vicente.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
3.47
Geoffroy Desailly chips the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell passes the ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from distance but it is miles over!
9.35
Jaime Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Delgado.
10.29
Liam Shields threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.17
Carlos Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon advances inside the box! Adam Salmon takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Simion Cuza comfortably smothers it!
16.46
Ledley Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.41
Jaime Valente makes a probing pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.03
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Boulebda who brings the ball under control. Patrick Boulebda flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.35
Eugenio Cabrera plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler shoots from long range. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
32.51
Without breaking stride, Ledley Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.18
Eduardo Molowny makes a simple pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
38.36
Eduardo Molowny catches Kubilay Ayaz on the ankles. Eduardo Molowny is shown the yellow card! Kubilay Ayaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.08
Eduardo Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.22
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Adam Salmon controls it well on his chest. Adam Salmon shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Simion Cuza effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Eugenio Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also 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
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
48.43
Eduardo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.06
Eugenio Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Diez. With some swift thinking, Carlos Diez plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Rösler. Vincenzo Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.44
Liam Shields sees Pablo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.32
Ledley Scowcroft chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gary Mccall had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
60.23
Deportivo La Coruña have made 3 substitutions with Pablo Carcedo replacing Kubilay Ayaz, Scott Greig replacing Ledley Scowcroft and Karl Lee replacing Gerhard Nahrstedt .
65.36
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Adam Salmon collects the pass. Adam Salmon hits a low pass to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
71.27
Arjen Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward to Scott Greig who brings the ball under control. Scott Greig flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov collects the pass. Scott Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karl Lee but the linesman indicates offside!
72.23
Showing composure, Arjen Gronkjaer picks a pass forward to Liam Shields. Liam Shields flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gary Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.00
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Boulebda holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Boulebda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.42
Enrique Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Boulebda who takes it down. Patrick Boulebda shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.35
Kevin Brehme catches Karl Lee on the ankles. Kevin Brehme is shown the yellow card! Karl Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.59
Arjen Gronkjaer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Scott Dickov who takes it down. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Kevin Brehme is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
90.00
Enrique Pascual barges into Arjen Gronkjaer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arjen Gronkjaer runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 34.85%, Midfield: 43.94%, Away team third: 21.21%


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. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
7
5. Jaime Valente (MID)
6
6. Liam Shields (MID)
6
6
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
7
11. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
9

12. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13. Scott Greig (MID)
6
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
6

1. Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Pena (DEF)
6
6
4. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
5
5. Carlos Diez (MID)
6
5
6
6
9. Adam Salmon (ATT)
9
6
6

12. Jose Herrera (DEF)
0
0
14. Silvio Veloso (DEF)
0