Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play Sporting Gijón in this league cup game. A crowd of 17,328 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 Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ramos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Ramos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
6.26
0-0Miguel Arias takes it forward alone. Miguel Arias flicks a high pass forward to Helder Barros who brings the ball under control. Helder Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Leon. Alberto Leon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Helder Rego!
12.10
0-0Martin Erler hits a low pass to Jocelyn El Khanchaf. Jocelyn El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Suarez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.46
Alfredo Velasco plays the ball forward to Pedro Gonzalez. Pedro Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Rego.
15.41
0-0Jocelyn El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Suarez collects the pass. Nicolas Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Martin. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Martin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.11
Miguel Nunez threads the ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Martin. Francisco Martin heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.02
Jocelyn El Khanchaf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.16
0-0Miguel Arias makes a probing pass to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares sees Helder Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Barros shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
22.22
Alfredo Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Morales threads a neat ball through to Alberto Leon. Alberto Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.51
Pedro Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Leon. Alberto Leon connects with a diving header but Patricio Farinos is on top of it.
28.48
Miguel Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Morales. Carlos Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Leon. Alberto Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
30.29
0-0Jocelyn El Khanchaf comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Gonzalez. Jocelyn El Khanchaf is shown the yellow card! Pedro Gonzalez runs off the knock.
34.05
Pedro Gonzalez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
36.58
Jocelyn El Khanchaf takes a long throw-in. Miguel Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
44.51
0-0Antonio Ortiz hacks Eduardo Munoz from behind! The referee brings Antonio Ortiz to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Jocelyn El Khanchaf threads a neat ball through to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Nicolas Carmona manages to keep it out.
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. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the second half underway!
49.03
Pedro Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Dalglish. Stuart Dalglish rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
53.08
Edgar Tavares catches Jocelyn El Khanchaf on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jocelyn El Khanchaf runs off the knock.
54.51
Jocelyn El Khanchaf clumsily knocks into Edgar Tavares. Jocelyn El Khanchaf is warned by the referee! Edgar Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.09
Jocelyn El Khanchaf threads the ball through to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Martin. Francisco Martin gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.19
Antonio Ortiz hacks Alfredo Velasco from behind! Antonio Ortiz is given another warning by the referee! Alfredo Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.11
Edmundo Garrido makes a simple pass to Miguel Nunez. With some swift thinking, Miguel Nunez plays the ball forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.26
Jocelyn El Khanchaf flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Martin collects the pass. Francisco Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Nunez.
71.14
Carlos Morales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Erler.
73.25
Pedro Gonzalez hacks Miguel Nunez from behind! Pedro Gonzalez is warned by the referee! Miguel Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
Carlos Morales sees Helder Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. Patricio Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
83.47
0-1Alfredo Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Gonzalez. Pedro Gonzalez hits a low pass to Helder Barros. Helder Barros rushes past Edmundo Garrido! Helder Barros strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Farinos with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
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 Helder Barros of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Farinos (GK)
7
2. Victor Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Martin Erler (DEF)
6
4. Helder Rego (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Garrido (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Nunez (MID)
6
7. Jocelyn El Khanchaf (MID)
6
8. Antonio Ortiz (ATT)
5
9. Patrick Potts (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Suarez (ATT)
7
11. Francisco Martin (ATT)
6
12. Luis Galadames (DEF)
0
13. James Stone (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Serrano (GK)
0
1. Nicolas Carmona (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Velasco (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Arias (DEF)
7
5. Victor Nunez (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Gonzalez (MID)
8
7. Edgar Tavares (MID)
5
8. Carlos Morales (MID)
7
9. Helder Barros (ATT)
9
10. Alberto Leon (ATT)
6
11. Stuart Dalglish (ATT)
6
12. Mauricio Cruz (DEF)
0
13. Fernando Ramos (MID)
0
14. Eugenio Nunez (ATT)
0