Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 19,728 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
3.47
0-0Salvador Amador makes a probing pass to Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.54
0-1Michelangelo Peruzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Celdran. Frederic Celdran flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Martin collects the pass. Daniel Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.33
0-1Pablo Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling flicks a high ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt who takes it down. Gerhard Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
10.37
0-1Adolfo Guardiola comes in with a very late challenge on Giulliano Lurling. Adolfo Guardiola is shown the red card!! Giulliano Lurling runs off the knock.
12.07
Arjen Gronkjaer threads a neat ball through to Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.09
0-1Pablo Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Ledley Scowcroft passes the ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Salvador Amador happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.57
Daniel Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.05
0-2Pablo Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling threads the ball through to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Alonso smothers it!
24.22
Ledley Scowcroft brings the ball forward. Ledley Scowcroft rushes past Boudewijn Hansma! Ledley Scowcroft shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hugo Alonso with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
30.25
Arjen Gronkjaer advances with the ball. Arjen Gronkjaer hits a low pass to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov powers a header at goal. Hugo Alonso comfortably punches it away to safety.
36.01
Ledley Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.15
Ledley Scowcroft flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Karl Lee replacing Gerhard Nahrstedt. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Levante UD kick off the second half!
47.49
Daniel Martin passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Simion Cuza.
51.47
Ledley Scowcroft takes a short throw-in bringing Scott Greig into play. Scott Greig hits a low pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Boudewijn Hansma.
53.54
2-2Pablo Carcedo hacks Nobu Akio from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Nobu Akio runs off the knock.
54.14
Under pressure, Boudewijn Hansma clears the ball far upfield. Graeme Evans finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.19
Ledley Scowcroft kicks a strong pass forward to Karl Lee. Karl Lee plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Karl Lee makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.15
3-2Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Geoffroy Desailly replacing Arjen Gronkjaer and Jamie Fenton replacing Giulliano Lurling .
63.30
Jamie Fenton passes the ball forward to Karl Lee. Karl Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
66.05
Jamie Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov controls it well on his chest. Scott Dickov cuts inside the box! Scott Dickov tries a spectacular strike but Hugo Alonso is on top of it.
69.51
3-2Graeme Evans comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Carcedo. Graeme Evans is warned by the referee! Pablo Carcedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.54
Salvador Amador passes the ball forward to Daniel Martin. Daniel Martin threads the ball through to Nobu Akio. Nobu Akio lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Evans. Graeme Evans powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Kubilay Ayaz!
73.57
Sven Buchwald comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Scowcroft. Sven Buchwald is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Scowcroft runs off the knock.
75.04
Daniel Martin clumsily knocks into Ledley Scowcroft. Daniel Martin is shown the yellow card! Ledley Scowcroft stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
Sven Buchwald comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Fenton. The referee warns Sven Buchwald again to calm down! Jamie Fenton stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.42
Ledley Scowcroft hacks Daniel Martin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Martin runs off the knock.
85.39
3-2Geoffroy Desailly launches a long ball forward. Pablo Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Scott Dickov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.11
Geoffroy Desailly controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft takes it forward alone. Ledley Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michelangelo Peruzzi.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.6%
43%
30.4%
Scorers
| Ledley Scowcroft 24 Pablo Ruiz 36 Karl Lee 57 | Graeme Evans 7 Nobu Akio 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Scowcroft of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simion Cuza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kubilay Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Carcedo (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giulliano Lurling (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ledley Scowcroft (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Scott Greig (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Dickov (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pablo Ruiz (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Geoffroy Desailly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jamie Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Karl Lee (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Hugo Alonso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michelangelo Peruzzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Boudewijn Hansma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvador Amador (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Javier Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sven Buchwald (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Guardiola (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Frederic Celdran (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Graeme Evans (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Nobu Akio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Daniel Martin (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Miguel Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Leon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Van Der Gouw (ATT) | 0 | |