Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando MenendezF. Menendez63
G
1
G
66Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Eduardo MartinezE. Martinez68
D
2
D
61Neil UpsonN. Upson
Robert SeamanR. Seaman68
D
3captain
D
60Roberto VelascoR. Velasco
Ricardo CarmonaR. Carmona65
D
4
D
59Philipp BeckmannP. Beckmann
Ernesto CarmonaE. Carmona62
M
5
D
54Ricardo CrespoR. Crespo
Guillermo AriasG. Arias58
M
6
M
70Eduardo PascualE. Pascual
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez56
M
captain7
M
64Alfredo MarinA. Marin
Patrice MateP. Mate50
M
8
M
61Claudio CortesC. Cortes
Fernando SanzF. Sanz69
A
9
A
64Simon WallnerS. Wallner
Trevor AdamsT. Adams67
A
10
A
61Scott YoungS. Young
Armin WielandA. Wieland66
A
11
A
59Claudio LeonC. Leon
 
Rafael KikoR. Kiko63
G
12
G
58Martin MolinaM. Molina
Claudio MarcelinoC. Marcelino59
G
13
G
57Nicolas KuzorraN. Kuzorra
Juan MorenoJ. Moreno59
D
14
M
50Miguel RodriquezM. Rodriquez

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 9,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the first half underway!
2.39
With a delightful solo run, Alfredo Marin stretches the opposition's defence. Alfredo Marin whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.55
Eduardo Martinez threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Adams shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.19
Claudio Cortes makes a probing pass to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
15.23
Ricardo Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Arias. Guillermo Arias sees Fernando Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
16.02
Eduardo Pascual threads a neat ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
18.41
Robert Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrice Mate. Patrice Mate makes a simple pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Romero P. Gutierrez manages to gather it comfortably.
21.09
Ricardo Carmona threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Arias. Guillermo Arias sees a break and surges forward. Guillermo Arias puts a great ball through. Armin Wieland runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.16
Eduardo Pascual controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.23
Eduardo Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Leon who takes it down. Claudio Leon shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
27.23
Ricardo Carmona plays the ball forward to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.15
Guillermo Arias barges into Claudio Cortes. The referee calls over Guillermo Arias and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Cortes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.51
Guillermo Arias knocks the ball forward to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams shoots from 25 yards but Romero P. Gutierrez is on top of it.
34.55
Alfredo Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Young. Scott Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Fernando Menendez manages to keep it out.
39.57
Eduardo Pascual passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Rafael Kiko replacing Ricardo Carmona. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the second half underway!
47.56
Alfredo Marin hits a low pass to Scott Young. Scott Young shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.51
Guillermo Arias flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.05
Eduardo Pascual barges into Carlos Vazquez. The referee brings Eduardo Pascual to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Vazquez runs off the knock.
57.40
Patrice Mate passes the ball forward to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Wieland but the linesman indicates offside!
59.46
Guillermo Arias surges forward with the ball. Guillermo Arias threads a neat ball through to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
60.50
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Ernesto Carmona .
61.56
Roberto Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Pascual. Eduardo Pascual brings the ball forward. Eduardo Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Fernando Menendez had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
66.06
Carlos Vazquez hits a low pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
71.48
Ricardo Crespo hits a low pass to Claudio Cortes. Claudio Cortes passes the ball forward to Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.25
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Martin Molina replacing Philipp Beckmann .
78.29
With some swift thinking, Rafael Kiko plays the ball forward to Carlos Vazquez. Carlos Vazquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Vazquez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Romero P. Gutierrez manages to gather it.
79.19
Neil Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Upson threads the ball through to Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
84.04
Eduardo Martinez threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Arias. Showing composure, Guillermo Arias laces a weighted ball forward to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
87.23
Guillermo Arias threads the ball through to Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Moreno but he's offside!
90.00
Eduardo Martinez darts forward. Eduardo Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Armin Wieland. Armin Wieland shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%

Scorers
Claudio Leon 62
Scott Young 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Leon of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Menendez (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Martinez (DEF)
7
3.Robert Seaman (DEF)
7
4.Ricardo Carmona (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Carmona (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Arias (MID)yellow card
7
7.Carlos Vazquez (MID)
7
8.Patrice Mate (MID)
6
9.Fernando Sanz (ATT)
6
10.Trevor Adams (ATT)
6
11.Armin Wieland (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Kiko (GK)
6
13.Claudio Marcelino (GK)
6
14.Juan Moreno (DEF)
6

1.Romero P. Gutierrez (GK)
7
2.Neil Upson (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Philipp Beckmann (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Crespo (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Pascual (MID)
8
7.Alfredo Marin (MID)
7
8.Claudio Cortes (MID)
6
9.Simon Wallner (ATT)
6
10.Scott Young (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Claudio Leon (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Martin Molina (GK)
6
13.Nicolas Kuzorra (GK)
0
14.Miguel Rodriquez (MID)
0