Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Steven ZuckermanSteven Zuckerman Computer Player Computer Player
Simion CuzaS. Cuza77
G
1captain
G
69Ben VernazzaB. Vernazza
Walid BendjedidW. Bendjedid80
D
2
D
72Artur VelosoA. Veloso
Geoffroy DesaillyG. Desailly74
D
3
D
71Pedro VegaP. Vega
Arjen GronkjaerA. Gronkjaer73
D
4
D
70Francesco G. AlfieriF. Alfieri
Jamie FentonJ. Fenton72
M
5
M
76Fernando DelgadoF. Delgado
Jaime ValenteJ. Valente73
M
6
M
73Martin GaladamesM. Galadames
Ledley ScowcroftL. Scowcroft74
M
7
M
73Matt BremnerM. Bremner
Scott GreigS. Greig77
M
8
M
72Shaun WoodcockS. Woodcock
Gerhard NahrstedtG. Nahrstedt71
A
9
A
72Ole Gunnar KippeO. Kippe
Scott DickovS. Dickov73
A
10
A
68Enrique SerranoE. Serrano
Pablo RuizP. Ruiz71
A
captain11
A
65Enrique PrietoE. Prieto
 
Pablo CarcedoP. Carcedo71
D
12
M
70Albert GarridoA. Garrido
Kubilay AyazK. Ayaz71
D
13
D
67Colin LawC. Law
Karl LeeK. Lee70
A
14
D
66Gregorio VergesG. Verges

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 18,311 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 Enrique  Pardo.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off the first half!
2.56
Jaime Valente threads a neat ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Dickov through on goal. Scott Dickov shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ben Vernazza easily smothers it!
9.34
Scott Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt plays a one-two with Pablo Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gerhard Nahrstedt provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerhard Nahrstedt!
14.31
Pedro Vega catches Gerhard Nahrstedt on the ankles. The referee warns Pedro Vega to calm down! Gerhard Nahrstedt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.10
Jamie Fenton passes the ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
21.47
Ledley Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. Ben Vernazza effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.52
Fernando Delgado laces a through ball forward to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.49
Ledley Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
38.32
Matt Bremner comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Fenton. The referee warns Matt Bremner to calm down! Jamie Fenton runs off the knock.
42.56
Ledley Scowcroft hits a low pass to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov shoots from long range. Ben Vernazza gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.53
Walid Bendjedid comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Prieto. The referee brings Walid Bendjedid to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Prieto runs off the knock.
44.53
Free kick to Real Sociedad just outside the area...
45.00
Enrique Serrano takes a cautious run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña start the second half!
47.05
With great vision, Ledley Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.55
Martin Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from outside the area but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
49.20
Jaime Valente sees a break and surges forward. Jaime Valente plays a one-two with Gerhard Nahrstedt and rushes in on goal... Jaime Valente muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.26
Francesco G. Alfieri knocks the ball forward to Shaun Woodcock. Shaun Woodcock makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Woodcock shoots from outside the area but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
60.07
Deportivo La Coruña have made 3 substitutions with Kubilay Ayaz replacing Walid Bendjedid, Pablo Carcedo replacing Arjen Gronkjaer and Karl Lee replacing Pablo Ruiz .
61.16
Matt Bremner passes the ball forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
65.49
Francesco G. Alfieri breaks forward. Francesco G. Alfieri flicks a high pass forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe who brings the ball under control. Ole Gunnar Kippe makes a great pass forward. Enrique Prieto runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.56
Geoffroy Desailly makes a simple pass to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft threads the ball through to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
71.26
Jamie Fenton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some awkward footwork from Ledley Scowcroft provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.57
Francesco G. Alfieri catches Scott Dickov on the ankles. The referee calls over Francesco G. Alfieri and shows him a yellow card! Scott Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.55
Kubilay Ayaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Scowcroft. Without breaking stride, Ledley Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerhard Nahrstedt!
78.44
Pablo Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Valente who takes it down. Jaime Valente threads the ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt flicks the ball with his head but Ben Vernazza reads it well. Nice save!
79.39
Francesco G. Alfieri clumsily knocks into Scott Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Francesco G. Alfieri!! Scott Dickov is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
83.47
Matt Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.12
Ledley Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Real Sociedad
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
21.9%
45.3%
32.8%

Scorers
Gerhard Nahrstedt 9, 76
Jaime Valente 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gerhard Nahrstedt of Deportivo La Coruña

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

1.Ben Vernazza (GK)
7
2.Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Vega (DEF)
5
4.Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)red card
3
5.Fernando Delgado (MID)
6
6.Martin Galadames (MID)
6
7.Matt Bremner (MID)
6
8.Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
9.Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
10.Enrique Serrano (ATT)
6
11.Enrique Prieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Albert Garrido (MID)
0
13.Colin Law (DEF)
0
14.Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0