Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Eibar. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Lozano.


0.00
The whistle blows and Eibar kick off!
2.55
Claudio Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo José Mari.
15.43
Ivan Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Nascimento. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Nascimento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
24.37
Roberto Velasco sees Alfredo Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Marin flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Leon who brings the ball under control. Claudio Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner beats his man to it with a header. Martin Rey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.26
Roberto Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Marin. Alfredo Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.56
Arturo José Mari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Marquez. Francisco Marquez makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
34.29
Philipp Beckmann chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Claudio Cortes shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.22
Francisco Marquez passes the ball forward to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
40.44
Alfredo Marin threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Leon but the linesman indicates offside!
42.11
Arturo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Marquez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Marquez sees space and advances. Francisco Marquez cuts inside the box! Francisco Marquez tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Ricardo Crespo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
43.10
Andre Neves takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Arturo José Mari provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half. The Eibar players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
48.36
Andre Neves threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
49.08
Andres Pirri knocks the ball forward to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
51.00
Ricardo Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Cortes who takes it down. Claudio Cortes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Claudio Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young powers a header at goal but is denied by Martin Rey. Excellent save.
53.04
Ivan Castro threads a neat ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
57.27
Eduardo Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.13
Alfredo Marin hits a low pass to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Martin Rey had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
66.28
Neil Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Pascual. Eduardo Pascual threads a neat ball through to Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon cuts inside the box! Claudio Leon rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Martin Rey keeps it out!
67.55
Guillermo Guardiola hacks Scott Young from behind! Guillermo Guardiola is shown the yellow card! Scott Young stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.14
Eduardo Pascual laces a through ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young plays a quick one-two with Claudio Leon and rushes in on goal... Scott Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
72.51
Andres Pirri makes a simple pass to Paulo Nascimento. Paulo Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
73.58
Ivan Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Eibar are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.45
Alfredo Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.17
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Martin Molina replacing Philipp Beckmann .Eibar have made 3 substitutions with Jose Pichichi replacing Guillermo Guardiola, Ivan Marcos replacing Ivan Castro and Albert Reyes replacing Paulo Nascimento .
84.09
Alfredo Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner plays a one-two with Scott Young and rushes in on goal... Simon Wallner takes a shot at goal but somehow Martin Rey manages to keep it out.
87.37
Andres Pirri threads the ball through to Felipe Zubizarreta. Felipe Zubizarreta lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Del Sol. Juan-Carlos Del Sol shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Wallner of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings