Match Report
| Deportivo La Coruña | Deportivo La Coruña |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Zuckerman | Steven Zuckerman | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Simion Cuza | S. Cuza |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Martin Vega | M. Vega | |||||||||
| Walid Bendjedid | W. Bendjedid |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Rodolfo Jimenez | R. Jimenez | |||||||||
| Pablo Carcedo | P. Carcedo | | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Ernesto Montero | E. Montero | |||||||||
| Arjen Gronkjaer | A. Gronkjaer |  | 73 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Claudio Ibanez | C. Ibanez | |||||||||
| Jamie Fenton | J. Fenton |  | 72 | M | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Enrique Redondo | E. Redondo | |||||||||
| Jaime Valente | J. Valente |  | 73 | M | | 6 | |  | M | 72 | | Albert Peiro | A. Peiro | ||||||||
| Ledley Scowcroft | L. Scowcroft | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Felipe Rubio | F. Rubio | |||||||||
| Scott Greig | S. Greig |  | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Pablo Nieto | P. Nieto | |||||||||
| Gerhard Nahrstedt | G. Nahrstedt |  | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Elena Vidal | E. Vidal | |||||||||
| Scott Dickov | S. Dickov | | 73 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Nicolas Diaz | N. Diaz | |||||||||
| Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz | | 71 | A | | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Colin Cleland | C. Cleland | ||||||||
| Kubilay Ayaz | K. Ayaz |  | 71 | D | | 12 | | A | 65 | | Jose Garrido | J. Garrido | |||||||||
| Roberto Aguilar | R. Aguilar | | 36 | M | | 13 | | M | 65 | | Jon Harrison | J. Harrison | |||||||||
| Karl Lee | K. Lee |  | 70 | A | | 14 | | D | 64 | | Daniel Suarez | D. Suarez | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the first half underway!
3.40
0-1Claudio Ibanez darts forward. Without breaking stride, Claudio Ibanez plays the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Simion Cuza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.19
0-1Jaime Valente flicks a high pass forward. Scott Dickov controls it well on his chest. Scott Dickov finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Martin Vega!
18.51
Arjen Gronkjaer flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Scowcroft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Scowcroft sees Gerhard Nahrstedt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerhard Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Martin Vega. Excellent save.
20.55
Felipe Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Felipe Rubio plays a scrappy one-two with Elena Vidal and advances towards the goal... Felipe Rubio rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.16
0-2Jaime Valente comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Nieto. Jaime Valente is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Nieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.50
0-2Felipe Rubio makes a probing pass to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.31
Felipe Rubio makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Rubio runs straight at the defence! Felipe Rubio rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.07
Scott Greig comes in with a late challenge on Albert Peiro. The referee warns Scott Greig to calm down! Albert Peiro runs off the knock.
36.29
0-3Scott Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Claudio Ibanez. The referee calls over Scott Dickov and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Ibanez runs off the knock.
40.34
0-3Ledley Scowcroft takes a quick throw-in, which Jaime Valente takes on the chest. Jaime Valente threads the ball through to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Redondo.
44.48
Felipe Rubio makes a probing pass to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Cleland!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
47.07
Arjen Gronkjaer knocks the ball forward to Jamie Fenton. Jamie Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerhard Nahrstedt. Gerhard Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Martin Vega keeps it out!
48.28
Pablo Carcedo sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Carcedo plays the ball forward to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Martin Vega is on top of it.
51.04
Ledley Scowcroft catches Albert Peiro on the ankles. Ledley Scowcroft is given a warning by the referee! Albert Peiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.08
Pablo Carcedo hacks Nicolas Diaz from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.08
0-4Free kick to Barcelona just outside the area...
60.24
Nicolas Diaz steps up and drives a low ball under the jumping wall. The ball takes a low bounce and edges inside the post - goal!!
60.24
0-5Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Kubilay Ayaz replacing Arjen Gronkjaer and Karl Lee replacing Gerhard Nahrstedt and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.56
Pablo Carcedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Valente. Jaime Valente threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.43
Albert Peiro makes a probing pass to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.31
Jaime Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karl Lee. Karl Lee shoots from outside the area. Karl Lee scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
72.52
Jamie Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Scowcroft controls it well on his chest. Ledley Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Scott Dickov. Scott Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz makes a looping header on goal. Martin Vega is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.55
Albert Peiro passes the ball forward to Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal shoots from long range. Solid save from Simion Cuza.
79.04
Walid Bendjedid darts forward. Walid Bendjedid flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ruiz who takes it down. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance. Martin Vega gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
81.23
Felipe Rubio surges forward with the ball. Felipe Rubio passes the ball forward to Colin Cleland. Colin Cleland cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
83.41
Pablo Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Ledley Scowcroft who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Ledley Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Scott Greig. Scott Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
84.13
Albert Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Colin Cleland who takes it down. Colin Cleland runs straight at the defence! Colin Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Carcedo plays the ball forward to Ledley Scowcroft. Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
87.39
Albert Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Colin Cleland who takes it down. Colin Cleland cuts inside the box! Colin Cleland looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Simion Cuza comfortably gets down and covers it.
89.43
Ledley Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Scott Dickov who brings the ball neatly under control. Scott Dickov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
30.3%
42.4%
27.3%
Scorers
| Karl Lee 65 Pablo Ruiz 73 | Colin Cleland 3, 44 Felipe Rubio 21, 27 Nicolas Diaz 58 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Rubio of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simion Cuza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Walid Bendjedid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Carcedo (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Arjen Gronkjaer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jamie Fenton (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jaime Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ledley Scowcroft (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Greig (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Gerhard Nahrstedt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Scott Dickov (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Pablo Ruiz (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Kubilay Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Roberto Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Karl Lee (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Martin Vega (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ernesto Montero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Ibanez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Peiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Felipe Rubio (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Pablo Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elena Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Diaz (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Colin Cleland (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jose Garrido (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jon Harrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Suarez (DEF) | 0 | |