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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,241 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Hidalgo.


0.00
Barcelona start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.41
Luis Galadames controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu advances with the ball. Serafim Raducioiu knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.33
Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Luis Crespo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Patricio Farinos is on top of it.
12.40
Frederico Torres flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Garrido who takes it down. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.14
Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Luis Soto!
16.08
Serafim Raducioiu takes it forward alone. Serafim Raducioiu finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Luis Soto smothers it!
28.52
Serafim Raducioiu kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Marquez.
44.15
Sebastian Soler decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Soler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastian Soler shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the second half underway!
47.02
Serafim Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Marquez.
49.01
Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ortiz collects the pass. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
54.14
Luis Morales plays the ball forward to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.36
Serafim Raducioiu knocks the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts plays a one-two with Antonio Ortiz and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Patrick Potts provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.39
Helder Rego threads a neat ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Suarez shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.54
Sebastian Soler surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Garrido.
61.59
Without breaking stride, Martin Marquez plays the ball forward to Luis Morales. Luis Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
63.37
Martin Marquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Torres. Frederico Torres sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo powers a header at goal. Patricio Farinos picks it out of the air!
67.33
Edmundo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ortiz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Ortiz plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Potts and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Antonio Ortiz provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.22
Hamed Petereyns threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido cuts inside the box! Alejandro Garrido shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alejandro Garrido scores for Barcelona!!
73.51
Edmundo Garrido threads the ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu makes a probing pass to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.06
Hamed Petereyns advances with the ball. Hamed Petereyns knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.41
Showing composure, Luis Morales laces a weighted ball forward to Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.34
Serafim Raducioiu threads a neat ball through to Abel Campos. Abel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.24
Serafim Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.02
With great vision, Edmundo Garrido plays the ball forward to Serafim Raducioiu. With a delightful solo run, Serafim Raducioiu stretches the opposition's defence. Serafim Raducioiu shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
87.29
Anthony Middleton passes the ball forward to Frederico Torres. Frederico Torres flicks a high pass forward. Luis Crespo collects the pass. Luis Crespo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Galadames.
89.37
Martin Marquez catches Antonio Ortiz on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Marquez to calm down! Antonio Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Claudio Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.9325842696629 vs 46.0674157303371
Play Area
Home team third: 30.34%, Midfield: 43.82%, Away team third: 25.84%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Serafim Raducioiu of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Martin Erler (DEF)
6
3. Helder Rego (DEF)
6
6
6
6
8. Abel Campos (ATT)
7
9. Antonio Ortiz (ATT)
7
10. Patrick Potts (ATT)
8
11. Nicolas Suarez (ATT)
6

12. Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
14. James Stone (MID)
0

1. Luis Soto (GK)
6
6
7
7
8. Luis Morales (MID)
6
9. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
8

12. Jose Marquitos (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
0
0