Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by ALAC |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Deportivo La Coruña. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the first half underway!
3.34
0-0Arjen Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Scowcroft collects the pass. Ledley Scowcroft hits a low pass to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov makes a great pass forward. Gerhard Nahrstedt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.49
0-0Frederic Celdran threads the ball through to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.41
Arjen Gronkjaer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Arjen Gronkjaer threads the ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
12.58
0-0Jose Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran makes a simple pass to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.54
0-0Jose Javier Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Javier Guerrero shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Simion Cuza. Excellent save.
18.52
0-0Victor Verges comes in with a late challenge on Lee Kirkland. The referee calls over Victor Verges and shows him a yellow card! Lee Kirkland runs off the knock.
26.30
0-1Scott Greig sees a break and surges forward. Scott Greig whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Hugo Alonso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.46
Jose Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Celdran who brings the ball under control. Frederic Celdran threads a neat ball through to Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arjen Gronkjaer.
36.31
0-1Frederic Celdran clumsily knocks into Jamie Fenton. The referee calls over Frederic Celdran and warns him to calm down! Jamie Fenton stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.50
Lee Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Scott Greig. Scott Greig makes a probing pass to Karl Lee. Karl Lee shoots from 20 yards. Hugo Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.51
Lee Kirkland sees Ledley Scowcroft in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance. Hugo Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD get the second half underway!
47.56
Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov controls it well on his chest. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Hugo Alonso is on top of it.
48.10
Jose Javier Guerrero passes the ball forward to George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Verges. Victor Verges makes a deft header. It's there!! Simion Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.11
Lee Kirkland surges forward with the ball. Lee Kirkland makes an attacking run forward. Lee Kirkland rushes past Fernando Nunez! Lee Kirkland tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.22
1-4Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Carcedo replacing Arjen Gronkjaer and Pablo Ruiz replacing Scott Dickov .
61.31
Boudewijn Hansma makes a beautiful solo run. Boudewijn Hansma makes a probing pass to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kubilay Ayaz.
63.33
Nicolas Leon makes a probing pass to Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
65.58
1-4Jamie Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Frederic Celdran. Jamie Fenton is shown the yellow card! Frederic Celdran gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.28
Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges controls it well on his chest. Victor Verges lofts in a cross ball towards George Van Der Gouw. George Van Der Gouw is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
69.15
Matthias Meidt plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.05
Frederic Celdran threads the ball through to Victor Verges. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.45
Boudewijn Hansma flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Victor Verges collects the pass. Victor Verges whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
79.37
Nicolas Leon makes a probing pass to Victor Verges. Victor Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kubilay Ayaz.
81.41
Scott Greig makes an attacking run forward. Scott Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Alonso didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.53
2-5Ledley Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Karl Lee. Karl Lee whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jose Zubizarreta is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
85.35
2-5Corner kick to Deportivo La Coruña. Scott Greig plays it out to the edge of the box. Matthias Meidt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.11
Kubilay Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft sees Karl Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karl Lee shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
89.22
Ledley Scowcroft laces a through ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Hugo Alonso easily punches it away to safety.
90.00
Matthias Meidt passes the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Victor Verges 48 Daniel Martin 75 | Gerhard Nahrstedt 26, 45 Karl Lee 38, 69 Lee Kirkland 53 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Nahrstedt of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Alonso (GK)
7
2. Boudewijn Hansma (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
6
4. Jose Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
5. Jose Javier Guerrero (MID)
6
6. Nicolas Leon (MID)
6
7. Adolfo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Frederic Celdran (MID)
6
9. Victor Verges (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Martin (ATT)
7
11. George Van Der Gouw (ATT)
6
12. Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF)
0
13. Sven Buchwald (MID)
0
14. Edmundo Redondo (ATT)
0
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
7
2. Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3. Lee Kirkland (DEF)
8
4. Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
5. Jamie Fenton (MID)
5
6. Matthias Meidt (MID)
6
7. Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
7
8. Scott Greig (MID)
8
9. Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
9
10. Scott Dickov (ATT)
6
11. Karl Lee (ATT)
9
12. Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13. Ivan Carmona (MID)
0
14. Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6