Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play Brescia in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,345 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brescia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
Brescia kick off the first half!
8.42
Alexander Milligan threads a neat ball through to Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.46
Alexander Milligan threads a neat ball through to Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Simion Cuza manages to gather it effortlessly.
14.36
Ivan Vega plays the ball forward to Patrick Wome. Patrick Wome tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
15.07
Alexander Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Lopez who brings the ball under control. Marcos Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic whips the ball goalwards with his head. Simion Cuza easily punches it away to safety.
20.05
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.30
Mark Van Vliet flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Saez who takes it down. Nicolas Saez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jon Dahl Beck who gathers it comfortably.
22.54
Neil Greig gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Patrick Wome knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurice Lauderdale.
28.09
Alexander Milligan makes a probing pass to Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano whips in a cross ball towards Ebi Iwan. Ebi Iwan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.05
Alexander Milligan knocks the ball forward to Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.29
With imagination, Alexander Milligan plays the ball forward to Ebi Iwan. Ebi Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.07
Maurice Lauderdale flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Milligan flicks a high pass forward to Esteban Arellano who brings the ball under control. Esteban Arellano whips in a cross ball towards Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Brescia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off the second half!
53.40
Alex Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Jack who brings the ball under control. Adrian Jack flicks a high pass forward. Ebi Iwan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ebi Iwan lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.06
Maurice Lauderdale flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Milligan who takes it down. Alexander Milligan flicks a high ball forward to Esteban Arellano who takes it down. Esteban Arellano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Simion Cuza comfortably smothers it!
60.47
Deportivo La Coruña appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.47
Alexander Milligan decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Brescia!
67.43
Benoit Tramezzani barges into Esteban Arellano. Benoit Tramezzani is given a warning by the referee! Esteban Arellano stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.43
Tiziano Chiesa threads the ball through to Adrian Jack. Adrian Jack makes a beautiful solo run. Adrian Jack whips in a cross ball towards Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic rises majestically and gets a header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Adrian Jack laces a weighted ball forward to Ebi Iwan. Ebi Iwan whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Simion Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.52
Adrian Jack threads a neat ball through to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Arellano but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.40
Joel Brander threads a neat ball through to Alexander Milligan. Alexander Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Ebi Iwan. Ebi Iwan shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.36
Alexander Milligan knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.15
Neil Greig catches Ebi Iwan on the ankles. The referee brings Neil Greig to one side and gives him a warning! Ebi Iwan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.34
Ivan Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Parente. Stefano Parente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.02
Alexander Milligan hits a low pass to Zvonimir Boksic. Zvonimir Boksic whips in a cross ball towards Esteban Arellano. Esteban Arellano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 7
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 31.4285714285714 vs 68.5714285714286
Play Area
Home team third: 35.71%, Midfield: 47.14%, Away team third: 17.14%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Esteban Arellano of Brescia

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
6
2. Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
6
4. Neil Greig (DEF)
6
6
7. Ivan Vega (ATT)
6
6
6
10. Nicolas Saez (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Wome (ATT)
6

13. Liam Shields (MID)
0
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
0

6
2. Joel Brander (DEF)
6
6
5. Alex Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Adrian Jack (MID)
6
7
9. Marcos Lopez (ATT)
8
10. Ebi Iwan (ATT)
8
9

12. Aron Huizingh (ATT)
0
14. Said Schemmel (ATT)
0