Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 19,821 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo  Cruz.


0.00
Real Sociedad start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.55
Ledley Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Karl Lee. Karl Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.41
Albert Garrido makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Garrido shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.00
Geoffroy Desailly flicks a high ball forward to Scott Greig who takes it down. Scott Greig makes a simple pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Francesco G. Alfieri comes in with a late challenge on Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov appeals for a penalty! Given!!
9.00
The referee points to the spot..
10.06
Karl Lee takes a stuttering run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
14.04
Liam Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ben Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
15.52
Liam Shields flicks a high pass forward. Karl Lee controls it well on his chest. Karl Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
22.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Shields plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee makes a deft header. It's there!! Ben Vernazza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.03
Pablo Carcedo makes a strong solo run forward. Pablo Carcedo sees Pablo Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.30
Albert Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Carcedo.
33.15
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.08
Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high ball forward to Scott Dickov who takes it down. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz connects with a diving header. Ben Vernazza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.04
Artur Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Garrido. Albert Garrido makes a simple pass to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto shoots from distance but Simion Cuza reads it well. Fabulous stop!
40.21
Jaime Valente makes a probing pass to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
44.04
Pablo Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Greig. Scott Greig passes the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Vernazza with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Arjen Gronkjaer replacing Kubilay Ayaz. Real Sociedad appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
49.07
Martin Galadames makes a simple pass to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.37
Geoffroy Desailly flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Valente threads the ball through to Karl Lee. Karl Lee controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.43
Shaun Woodcock catches Ledley Scowcroft on the ankles. The referee calls over Shaun Woodcock and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Scowcroft runs off the knock.
55.46
Pedro Vega threads a neat ball through to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe edges inside the box! Ole Gunnar Kippe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Simion Cuza.
57.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Shields plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee connects with a diving header. Ben Vernazza manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.46
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with David Caldwell replacing Jaime Valente and Gerhard Nahrstedt replacing Pablo Ruiz .
61.52
From the throw-in, Artur Veloso picks out Francesco G. Alfieri. With great vision, Francesco G. Alfieri plays the ball forward to Gregorio Peiro. Showing composure, Gregorio Peiro laces a weighted ball forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.25
Arjen Gronkjaer threads a neat ball through to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft threads the ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ben Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
65.25
Liam Shields brings the ball forward. Liam Shields knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Vernazza who gathers it comfortably.
69.06
David Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt directs the ball goalwards with his head. Artur Veloso sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
73.48
Ledley Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Veloso.
77.16
Shaun Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ole Gunnar Kippe plays a scrappy one-two with Enrique Serrano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ole Gunnar Kippe tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Pablo Carcedo's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
78.08
It's a corner kick. Martin Galadames loops the ball in to towards the near post. Simion Cuza punches the ball out of the danger area!
79.28
Arjen Gronkjaer barges into Enrique Serrano. Arjen Gronkjaer is warned by the referee! Enrique Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.25
Pedro Vega threads the ball through to Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames makes a simple pass to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.03
Ledley Scowcroft catches Shaun Woodcock on the ankles. The referee calls over Ledley Scowcroft and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Woodcock grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Karl Lee of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Simion Cuza (GK)
7
2.Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3.Geoffroy Desailly (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Valente (MID)
6
6.Liam Shields (MID)
7
7.Ledley Scowcroft (MID)yellow card
6
8.Scott Greig (MID)
6
9.Karl Lee (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Scott Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
8
 
12.Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
13.David Caldwell (MID)
6
14.Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
6

1.Ben Vernazza (GK)
7
2.Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Vega (DEF)
6
4.Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
5.Gregorio Peiro (MID)
6
6.Shaun Woodcock (MID)yellow card
5
7.Martin Galadames (MID)
6
8.Albert Garrido (MID)
6
9.Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
10.Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
11.Enrique Prieto (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Claudio Pirri (MID)
0
13.Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0
14.Steve Ax (ATT)
0