Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,783 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the match underway!
2.06
0-0Giulliano Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz powers a header at goal but Eugenio Torres reads it well. Excellent save!
4.40
0-0Kubilay Ayaz passes the ball forward to Jamie Fenton. Jamie Fenton threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.05
0-0Giulliano Lurling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.11
Scott Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Torres who gathers it comfortably.
9.02
Jaime Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. With a superhuman jump, Scott Dickov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.42
Alberto Torres powers a long ball forward. Gabriel Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez connects with a diving header. Simion Cuza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
14.52
Geoffroy Desailly kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente flicks a high pass forward to Karl Lee who brings the ball under control. Karl Lee whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Eugenio Torres. What a great pair of hands!
15.51
0-0Arjen Gronkjaer clumsily knocks into Fabien Raguel. The referee brings Arjen Gronkjaer to one side and gives him a warning! Fabien Raguel stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.20
Adriano Sculli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Jimenez. Miguel Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.20
Arjen Gronkjaer makes a simple pass to Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente darts forward. Jaime Valente whips in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee flicks the ball with his head. Eugenio Torres didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.30
0-0Arturo Aguilar clumsily knocks into Scott Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Dickov stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.35
Oscar Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
36.47
Giulliano Lurling threads the ball through to Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. With a superhuman jump, Scott Dickov connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Eugenio Torres. Excellent save.
39.36
Geoffroy Desailly makes a simple pass to Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giulliano Lurling lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. With a superhuman jump, Pablo Ruiz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Eugenio Torres is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
45.00
Geoffroy Desailly flicks a high pass forward to Giulliano Lurling who brings the ball under control. Giulliano Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Rubio.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Ledley Scowcroft replacing Scott Greig and Gerhard Nahrstedt replacing Scott Dickov. Mérida Unión Deportiva 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 whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
47.34
Adriano Sculli makes a probing pass to Enrique Mora. Enrique Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arjen Gronkjaer.
49.57
Giulliano Lurling deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.47
1-0Arjen Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Pablo Ruiz scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
60.13
1-0Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Pablo Carcedo replacing Geoffroy Desailly .
61.22
Kubilay Ayaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente threads a neat ball through to Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Eugenio Torres manages to gather it comfortably.
63.13
Pablo Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Aguilar.
65.23
Kubilay Ayaz threads the ball through to Jamie Fenton. Jamie Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.46
Karl Lee catches Martin Crespo on the ankles. The referee calls over Karl Lee and shows him a yellow card! Martin Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.13
Jaime Valente surges forward with the ball. Jaime Valente whips in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
75.17
Adriano Sculli knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Burle. Gabriel Burle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
77.31
Pablo Carcedo makes a probing pass to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft sees Pablo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ruiz shoots from outside the area but Eugenio Torres reads it well. Excellent keeping!
81.15
Arturo Aguilar plays the ball forward to Oscar Fuentes. Oscar Fuentes sees a break and surges forward. Oscar Fuentes plays a perfect one-two with Miguel Jimenez and rushes in on goal... Oscar Fuentes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.52
Arjen Gronkjaer barges into Fabien Raguel. The referee warns Arjen Gronkjaer again to calm down! Fabien Raguel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.31
2-0Adriano Sculli comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Valente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Valente gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.43
Adriano Sculli receives the ball from a throw-in from Oscar Fuentes. Adriano Sculli makes a simple pass to Fabien Raguel. Fabien Raguel edges inside the box! Fabien Raguel shoots from just inside the box. Simion Cuza gets down and covers it.
90.00
Jamie Fenton threads the ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Karl Lee. Karl Lee muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Torres comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
23.9%
39.8%
36.4%
Scorers
| Pablo Ruiz 57 Karl Lee 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Ruiz of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simion Cuza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kubilay Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Geoffroy Desailly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jaime Valente (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giulliano Lurling (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Karl Lee (ATT) |   | 8 |
| 10. | Scott Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pablo Ruiz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pablo Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ledley Scowcroft (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Torres (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Martin Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gregorio Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Aguilar (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Alberto Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Fuentes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adriano Sculli (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Enrique Mora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabien Raguel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gabriel Burle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Miguel Jimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Antonio Diaz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Garcia (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Saez (MID) | 0 | |