Match Report


Villarreal CFVillarreal CF     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Steven Zuckerman Steven Zuckerman
Gary MccallG. Mccall68
G
1
G
77Simion CuzaS. Cuza
Eugenio PenaE. Pena68
D
2
D
71Kubilay AyazK. Ayaz
Kevin BrehmeK. Brehme64
D
3
D
74Geoffroy DesaillyG. Desailly
Gabriel DelgadoG. Delgado64
D
4
D
73Arjen GronkjaerA. Gronkjaer
Carlos DiezC. Diez75
M
5
M
73Jaime ValenteJ. Valente
Enrique PascualE. Pascual73
M
6
M
78Giulliano LurlingG. Lurling
Eduardo MolownyE. Molowny70
M
captain7
M
74Ledley ScowcroftL. Scowcroft
Eugenio CabreraE. Cabrera67
M
8
M
77Scott GreigS. Greig
Gabriel CortesG. Cortes71
A
9
A
71Gerhard NahrstedtG. Nahrstedt
Adam SalmonA. Salmon63
A
10
A
73Scott DickovS. Dickov
Patrick BoulebdaP. Boulebda62
A
11captain
A
71Pablo RuizP. Ruiz
 
Jose HerreraJ. Herrera63
D
12
D
71Pablo CarcedoP. Carcedo
Stephen HansenS. Hansen62
G
13
M
72Jamie FentonJ. Fenton
Vincenzo RöslerV. Rösler61
A
14
A
70Karl LeeK. Lee

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,718 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Villarreal CF and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan  Hernandez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
8.05
Gabriel Delgado hits a low pass to Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera laces a through ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.44
Ledley Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Pena.
14.47
Ledley Scowcroft runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ledley Scowcroft finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.22
Carlos Diez makes a probing pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
16.37
Seeing Ledley Scowcroft's run, Scott Greig quickly throws the ball into his path. Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dickov who brings the ball under control. Scott Dickov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Pena.
20.43
Enrique Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon rushes past Arjen Gronkjaer! Some good footwork from Adam Salmon provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.22
Ledley Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Ruiz but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.03
Kubilay Ayaz passes the ball forward to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dickov who brings the ball under control. Scott Dickov edges inside the box! Scott Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.23
Kubilay Ayaz catches Eugenio Cabrera on the ankles. Kubilay Ayaz is warned by the referee! Eugenio Cabrera runs off the knock.
34.35
Patrick Boulebda hacks Kubilay Ayaz from behind! Patrick Boulebda is shown the yellow card! Kubilay Ayaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.11
Scott Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz puts a great ball through. Gerhard Nahrstedt runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.05
Gabriel Cortes barges into Kubilay Ayaz. The referee calls over Gabriel Cortes and shows him a yellow card! Kubilay Ayaz runs off the knock.
44.20
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Delgado plays the ball forward to Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Boulebda who takes it down. Patrick Boulebda shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
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 Jose Herrera replacing Gabriel Cortes. Deportivo La Coruña have changed their lineup with Jamie Fenton replacing Jaime Valente and Karl Lee replacing Pablo Ruiz. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
47.43
Enrique Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.02
Eugenio Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera surges forward with the ball. Eugenio Cabrera shoots from outside the area. Simion Cuza comfortably gets down and covers it.
51.47
Eduardo Molowny hits a low pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.54
Arjen Gronkjaer barges into Adam Salmon. The referee warns Arjen Gronkjaer to calm down! Adam Salmon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.52
Eduardo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffroy Desailly.
57.57
Giulliano Lurling knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Karl Lee. Karl Lee outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Karl Lee!
60.11
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Stephen Hansen replacing Eugenio Cabrera .Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Pablo Carcedo replacing Geoffroy Desailly .
65.37
Enrique Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
67.35
Arjen Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Greig. Scott Greig threads a neat ball through to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
69.42
Enrique Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Pascual shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
72.06
Arjen Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Scott Greig collects the pass. Scott Greig sees Karl Lee in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Karl Lee shoots from outside the area. Gary Mccall gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
73.12
Arjen Gronkjaer threads a neat ball through to Giulliano Lurling. Giulliano Lurling threads the ball through to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.08
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Adam Salmon who takes it down. Adam Salmon shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.39
Eugenio Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
84.58
Eduardo Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Herrera. Jose Herrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.57
Without breaking stride, Enrique Pascual plays the ball forward to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.48
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Delgado plays the ball forward to Eduardo Molowny. Eduardo Molowny threads the ball through to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Arjen Gronkjaer passes the ball forward to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward. Karl Lee controls it well on his chest. Karl Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Villarreal CF

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
11
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
22.8%
40.5%
36.7%

Scorers
Adam Salmon 77
Scott Dickov 28, 73
Karl Lee 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Dickov of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2.Eugenio Pena (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Brehme (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Delgado (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Diez (MID)
6
6.Enrique Pascual (MID)
7
7.Eduardo Molowny (MID)
7
8.Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
7
9.Gabriel Cortes (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Adam Salmon (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Patrick Boulebda (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jose Herrera (DEF)
6
13.Stephen Hansen (GK)
6
14.Vincenzo Rösler (ATT)
0

1.Simion Cuza (GK)
6
2.Kubilay Ayaz (DEF)
6
3.Geoffroy Desailly (DEF)
6
4.Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Valente (MID)
6
6.Giulliano Lurling (MID)
6
7.Ledley Scowcroft (MID)
7
8.Scott Greig (MID)
6
9.Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT)
6
10.Scott Dickov (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Pablo Ruiz (ATT)
6
 
12.Pablo Carcedo (DEF)
6
13.Jamie Fenton (MID)
6
14.Karl Lee (ATT)goal scored
7