Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 18,955 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Athletic Club Bilbao kicking off!
2.55
0-0Bruno Misso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.48
1-0Rafael Garrido threads the ball through to Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.31
1-0Alberto Moya clumsily knocks into Juan Gutierrez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Gutierrez runs off the knock.
9.38
1-0Florian Geis chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau finds some space and shoots from distance but Alejandro Rey reads it well. Fabulous stop!
10.51
1-0Bruno Misso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Andre Bento who brings the ball under control. Andre Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Oscar Vicente.
12.24
1-0Andre Bento takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Rodolfo Vidal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.15
Alberto Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry shoots from long range. Alejandro Rey gets down and covers it.
20.30
1-0With some swift thinking, Alberto Moya plays the ball forward to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moya but the linesman indicates offside!
22.33
Juan Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Filipe Santos. What a great pair of hands!
24.42
Adolfo Gimenez sees Alberto Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Moya cuts inside the box! Alberto Moya makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball ricochets off Ferry Redeker and flashes wide of the near post.
25.18
1-0Corner kick to Athletic Club Bilbao. Oscar Vicente plays it out to the edge of the box. Bruno Misso gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
26.49
Duncan Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
27.24
Alberto Moya darts forward. Alberto Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.58
Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Hendry controls it well on his chest. Duncan Hendry makes a great pass forward. Anthony Tafforeau runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.21
Felipe Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Filipe Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
38.21
1-0Deportivo La Coruña are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
39.48
Gabriel Marquitos breaks forward. Gabriel Marquitos sees Alberto Moya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Moya hits a low pass to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alejandro Rey with no chance!! Goal for Athletic Club Bilbao!
42.42
Ivan Cruz makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Cruz plays a quick one-two with Duncan Hendry and rushes in on goal... Ivan Cruz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Cruz!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off the second half!
48.41
Miguel Alvarez breaks forward. Miguel Alvarez makes a simple pass to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Gimenez but he's offside!
53.50
Rodolfo Vidal makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Vidal hits a low pass to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero shoots from distance but it flies wide!
54.27
Gabriel Marquitos clumsily knocks into Francisco Crespo. Gabriel Marquitos is shown the yellow card! Francisco Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.44
Ivan Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Tafforeau who brings the ball under control. Anthony Tafforeau whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
60.06
Juan Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho makes a probing pass to Andre Bento. Andre Bento shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
61.19
Gabriel Marquitos takes it forward alone. Gabriel Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Moya. Alberto Moya plays a quick one-two with Duncan Hendry and rushes in on goal... Alberto Moya shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
63.41
Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Crespo collects the pass. Francisco Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Andre Bento. Andre Bento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Filipe Santos had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
69.50
2-2Rafael Garrido clumsily knocks into Alberto Moya. Rafael Garrido is warned by the referee! Alberto Moya stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.58
Juan Gutierrez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Gutierrez shoots from 20 yards. Filipe Santos gets down and covers it.
78.12
Ivan Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau passes the ball forward but Alberto Moya is offside!
79.56
Felipe Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.19
Juan Gutierrez hits a low pass to Andre Bento. Andre Bento shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.43
Juan Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Shaw who brings the ball under control. Gavin Shaw finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.52
Juan Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Cruz of Athletic Club Bilbao |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alejandro Rey (GK)
7
2. Ferry Redeker (DEF)
6
3. Bruno Misso (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Garrido (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Vidal (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Camacho (MID)
7
7. Juan Gutierrez (MID)
9
8. Andre Bento (ATT)
8
9. Francisco Crespo (ATT)
7
10. Felipe Guerrero (ATT)
6
11. Gavin Shaw (ATT)
8
12. Guillermo Herrera (MID)
0
13. Juan Perez (DEF)
0
14. Anthony Joachim (ATT)
0
1. Filipe Santos (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3. Florian Geis (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Bramble (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Cruz (MID)
9
7. Adolfo Gimenez (MID)
6
8. Oscar Vicente (MID)
7
9. Alberto Moya (ATT)
8
10. Duncan Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
8
12. Claudio Caminero (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
14. Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
0