Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
2.08
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.
3.38
Philipp Beckmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon edges inside the box! Claudio Leon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
6.45
Ricardo Crespo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Marin controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Marin flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Leon who brings the ball under control. Claudio Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young makes a deft header. Solid save from Jose Javier Navarro.
14.00
Stuart Gemmill makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Gemmill deftly passes the ball to Pius Varkevisser, releasing him through on goal. Pius Varkevisser rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Neil Upson, going out of play.
15.01
It's a corner kick. Stuart Gemmill kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Claudio Cortes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
18.43
Pius Varkevisser hacks Neil Upson from behind! The referee warns Pius Varkevisser to calm down! Neil Upson stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.51
Alfredo Marin sees space and advances. Alfredo Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
26.43
Francisco Rodriguez catches Alfredo Marin on the ankles. The referee warns Francisco Rodriguez to calm down! Alfredo Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.39
Felice Campedelli knocks the ball forward to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
32.27
Francisco Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Francisco Rodriguez plays a one-two with Felipe Rubio and rushes in on goal... Francisco Rodriguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.12
Sebastian Santos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sebastian Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rubio but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Roberto Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Marin. Alfredo Marin flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Leon controls it well on his chest. Claudio Leon whips in a cross ball towards Simon Wallner. Miguel Navarro barges into Simon Wallner. Penalty not given!!
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. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.15
Juan Molina hits a low pass to Francisco Rodriguez. Francisco Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.45
Claudio Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Santos.
49.55
Rui Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Felice Campedelli. Felice Campedelli knocks the ball forward to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser edges inside the box! Pius Varkevisser takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Romero P. Gutierrez had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
57.56
Claudio Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Leon collects the pass. Claudio Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Jose Javier Navarro manages to keep it out.
67.51
Stuart Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.09
Francisco Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Romero P. Gutierrez is on top of it.
72.46
With great vision, Neil Upson plays the ball forward to Alfredo Marin. Alfredo Marin hits a low pass to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.55
Alfredo Marin threads a neat ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.50
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Martin Molina replacing Philipp Beckmann .
79.55
Felice Campedelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.26
Stuart Gemmill threads the ball through to Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra plays a scrappy one-two with Pius Varkevisser and advances towards the goal... Felipe Segarra looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Romero P. Gutierrez manages to keep it out.
85.44
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.06
Alfredo Marin flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Leon who takes it down. Claudio Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
89.04
Eduardo Pascual sees Claudio Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Leon shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
24.7%
47.9%
27.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Leon of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
1. | Romero P. Gutierrez (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Neil Upson (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Roberto Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Philipp Beckmann (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ricardo Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Eduardo Pascual (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Alfredo Marin (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Claudio Cortes (MID) | 8 | |
9. | Simon Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Scott Young (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Claudio Leon (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Martin Molina (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Nicolas Kuzorra (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Miguel Rodriquez (MID) | 0 |
1. | Jose Javier Navarro (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Miguel Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Rui Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Juan Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Sebastian Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Felice Campedelli (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Francisco Rodriguez (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
8. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Pius Varkevisser (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Felipe Rubio (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Felipe Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Adolfo Ruiz (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Roberto Pena (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Carlos Mendez (MID) | 0 |