Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Valencia. A crowd of 18,218 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 Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
2.07
0-0Helder Rego flicks a high pass forward to Serafim Raducioiu who brings the ball under control. Serafim Raducioiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts makes a pass forward but Antonio Ortiz is yards offside!
6.01
0-0David Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.49
0-1Alejandro Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Glass. David Glass threads a neat ball through to Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna skips past Luis Galadames! Some good footwork from Stefan Sanna provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.39
0-1Alberto Herrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
14.36
David Glass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.07
Paul Byrne decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Byrne finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
20.51
0-1Roberto Vila barges into Edmundo Garrido. The referee brings Roberto Vila to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Herrero plays the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts plays a one-two with Antonio Ortiz and rushes in on goal... Patrick Potts tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
28.15
0-1Helder Rego takes a quick throw-in, which Edmundo Garrido takes on the chest. Edmundo Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu knocks the ball forward to Abel Campos. Abel Campos skips past Alberto Costacurta! Abel Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Zubizarreta smothers it!
30.07
0-1Stefan Sanna clumsily knocks into Edmundo Garrido. The referee calls over Stefan Sanna and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.07
0-1Deportivo La Coruña are keeping most of the possession.
32.46
Martin Erler flicks a high pass forward. Serafim Raducioiu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts makes a deft header but it's drastically wayward!
33.22
Youssouf Bonissel sees Roberto Vila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Patricio Farinos.
34.27
0-1Corner kick to Valencia. David Glass plays it short to Miguel Lopez. Some silky footwork from Miguel Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.49
Youssouf Bonissel brings the ball forward. Youssouf Bonissel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Valencia kicking off!
47.13
Serafim Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.52
Alberto Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
51.49
With some swift thinking, David Glass plays the ball forward to Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.38
David Glass knocks the ball forward to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.46
Paul Byrne hits a low pass to David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.31
Serafim Raducioiu barges into David Glass. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Glass stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.55
Martin Erler plays the ball forward to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu sees space and advances. Serafim Raducioiu lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Suarez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Miguel Zubizarreta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.57
Paul Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, David Gascoigne. David Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Patricio Farinos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.36
Serafim Raducioiu hits a low pass to Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Fernandez.
73.23
Miguel Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Youssouf Bonissel. Youssouf Bonissel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Youssouf Bonissel knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
79.00
Paul Byrne flicks a high pass forward. David Gascoigne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Sanna. Stefan Sanna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.46
Alejandro Bravo brings the ball forward. Alejandro Bravo sees Roberto Vila in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Garrido.
85.20
Alejandro Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, David Glass. David Glass changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vila. Roberto Vila fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Patricio Farinos effortlessly punches it away to safety.
89.33
Serafim Raducioiu passes the ball forward to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nicolas Suarez 62 Patrick Potts 89 | Stefan Sanna 8, 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Farinos (GK)
7
2. Martin Erler (DEF)
6
3. Helder Rego (DEF)
6
4. Edmundo Garrido (DEF)
6
5. Luis Galadames (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Herrero (MID)
6
7. Serafim Raducioiu (MID)
8
8. Abel Campos (ATT)
7
9. Antonio Ortiz (ATT)
6
10. Patrick Potts (ATT)
8
11. Nicolas Suarez (ATT)
8
12. Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
13. Jocelyn El Khanchaf (MID)
0
14. James Stone (MID)
0
1. Miguel Zubizarreta (GK)
6
2. Miguel Lopez (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Bravo (DEF)
7
4. Ivan Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Costacurta (DEF)
6
6. David Glass (MID)
8
7. Paul Byrne (MID)
7
8. Youssouf Bonissel (MID)
7
9. Stefan Sanna (ATT)
9
10. Roberto Vila (ATT)
6
11. David Gascoigne (ATT)
7
12. Julian Castillo (GK)
0
13. Leonardo Vidal (MID)
0
14. Kwami Gravelaine (MID)
0