Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 20,337 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe  Suarez.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.18
Humphrey Pothuizen knocks the ball forward to Bill Sherwood. Bill Sherwood sees Eduardo Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Morales shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.34
Bill Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Darl Frijters. Darl Frijters knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales flicks the ball with his head but somehow Davide Pastine manages to keep it out.
6.24
Daniel Hierro barges into Patrick Potts. The referee calls over Daniel Hierro and shows him a yellow card! Patrick Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.24
Free kick to Deportivo La Coruña just outside the area...
7.23
Alberto Herrero takes a slow run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
12.58
Alberto Herrero knocks the ball forward to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Arturo Andres smothers it!
15.08
Edmundo Garrido advances with the ball. Edmundo Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Giacomo Bonnard who takes it down. Giacomo Bonnard whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Humphrey Pothuizen's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.19
Serafim Raducioiu takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Humphrey Pothuizen jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
20.39
Alfredo Caminero comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Herrero. The referee calls over Alfredo Caminero and warns him to calm down! Alberto Herrero runs off the knock.
26.03
With imagination, Serafim Raducioiu laces a weighted ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Giacomo Bonnard. Giacomo Bonnard directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.07
Antonio Ortiz hacks Daniel Hierro from behind! Antonio Ortiz is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.52
Frederico Montero flicks a high pass forward. Darl Frijters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darl Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.35
Elena Saez hacks Giacomo Bonnard from behind! Elena Saez is given a warning by the referee! Giacomo Bonnard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Daniel Hierro threads the ball through to Bill Sherwood. Bill Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Mentink controls it well on his chest. Nelson Mentink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Davide Pastine. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
53.24
Bill Sherwood chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
60.14
Helder Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Bonnard. Giacomo Bonnard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.22
Martin Erler threads a neat ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Bravo. Carlos Bravo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
65.40
Serafim Raducioiu sees a break and surges forward. Serafim Raducioiu whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Arturo Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
67.32
Humphrey Pothuizen flicks a high pass forward. Bill Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Bill Sherwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales edges inside the box! Eduardo Morales makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
71.25
Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Giacomo Bonnard collects the pass. Giacomo Bonnard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.42
Nelson Mentink hacks Luis Galadames from behind! Nelson Mentink is given a warning by the referee! Luis Galadames grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.11
Bill Sherwood plays the ball forward to Nelson Mentink. Nelson Mentink controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Davide Pastine as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.35
Frederico Montero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Daniel Hierro rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.48
Bill Sherwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Davide Pastine had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
81.19
Bill Sherwood knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero plays a quick one-two with Darl Frijters and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Caballero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Davide Pastine. Excellent save.
83.14
Frederico Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero threads a neat, attacking ball through to Darl Frijters. Helder Rego clumsily knocks into Darl Frijters. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
85.59
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.51
Bill Sherwood sees Nelson Mentink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Mentink whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo Caballero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Humphrey Pothuizen flicks a high pass forward. Bill Sherwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Sherwood sees Darl Frijters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darl Frijters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3150684931507 vs 50.6849315068493
Play Area
Home team third: 28.77%, Midfield: 42.47%, Away team third: 28.77%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Caballero of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Martin Erler (DEF)
6
3. Helder Rego (DEF)
6
6
6
7
8. Carlos Bravo (ATT)
6
9. Antonio Ortiz (ATT)
6
10. Patrick Potts (ATT)
7
11. Giacomo Bonnard (ATT)
8

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

7
2. Elena Saez (DEF)
5
4. Daniel Hierro (DEF)
5
7. Bill Sherwood (MID)
8
8. Darl Frijters (ATT)
6
6
10. Eduardo Morales (ATT)
7

12. Felipe Vega (GK)
0
13. Patricio Vidal (MID)
0
14. Alberto Zamora (MID)
0