Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 18,492 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dominic Hutchison.


0.00
RCD Mallorca get the match underway!
2.41
Djezon Tebily makes a probing pass to Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Suarez.
3.54
Albert Del Sol makes a probing pass to Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
4.40
Luis Moya flicks a high ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin who takes it down. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Lawton. Peter Lawton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.12
Martin Ortega makes a probing pass to Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Suarez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dion Godber. Dion Godber side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
15.29
Alejandro Suarez sees Patrice Bourdeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrice Bourdeau takes it forward alone. Patrice Bourdeau rushes past Djezon Tebily! Patrice Bourdeau rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.31
Albert Del Sol catches Patrice Bourdeau on the ankles. The referee warns Albert Del Sol to calm down! Patrice Bourdeau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.31
With great vision, Dion Godber plays the ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin plays a one-two with Patrice Bourdeau and rushes in on goal... Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Edward Ince.
30.45
Djezon Tebily chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Del Sol. Albert Del Sol shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.01
Albert Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Flores who gathers it comfortably.
34.27
Dion Godber takes it forward alone. Dion Godber shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
36.02
Dion Godber flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin controls it well on his chest. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin shoots from distance but Edward Ince is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
40.13
Djezon Tebily clumsily knocks into Dion Godber. The referee warns Djezon Tebily to calm down! Dion Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Albert Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Iglesias collects the pass. Hugo Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampaolo Sterchele. Giampaolo Sterchele shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
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. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
49.33
Massimiliano Bigica sees Peter Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Lawton shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.49
Djezon Tebily flicks a high ball forward to Albert Del Sol who takes it down. Albert Del Sol kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Munoz. Frederico Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.48
Mark Guppy makes a simple pass to Peter Lawton. Peter Lawton shoots from long range. Edward Ince easily gets down and covers it.
59.00
Albert Del Sol makes a probing pass to Djezon Tebily. With a delightful solo run, Djezon Tebily stretches the opposition's defence. Djezon Tebily threads the ball through into the box. Hugo Iglesias strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Hugo Iglesias scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
71.21
Luis Moya flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Helguera who takes it down. Pedro Helguera threads the ball through to Peter Lawton but he's offside!
72.06
Patrice Bourdeau decides to run forward with the ball. Patrice Bourdeau passes the ball forward to Massimiliano Bigica. Some silky footwork from Massimiliano Bigica provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Edward Ince had no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
78.29
Albert Del Sol receives the ball from a throw-in from Djezon Tebily. With imagination, Albert Del Sol plays the ball forward to Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Tebily. Djezon Tebily powers a header at goal. Adolfo Flores manages to gather it comfortably.
81.48
Djezon Tebily clumsily knocks into Mark Guppy. The referee brings Djezon Tebily to one side and gives him another warning! Mark Guppy grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.28
With great vision, Patrice Bourdeau plays the ball forward to Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin. Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin cuts inside the box! Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.25
Albert Del Sol passes the ball forward to Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Adolfo Flores!
89.57
Without breaking stride, Patrice Bourdeau plays the ball forward to Peter Lawton. Peter Lawton sees Massimiliano Bigica just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Massimiliano Bigica side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
Djezon Tebily catches Dion Godber on the ankles. The referee calls over Djezon Tebily yet again and warns him to calm down! Dion Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.3%
62.7%
Play Area
26.9%
47.8%
25.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patrice Bourdeau of RCD Mallorca

Match Ratings
1.Edward Ince (GK)
7
2.Jose Verges (DEF)
6
3.Duarte Castro (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Pichichi (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Leon (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Bravo (DEF)
6
7.Albert Del Sol (MID)
7
8.Djezon Tebily (MID)
7
9.Frederico Munoz (ATT)
6
10.Giampaolo Sterchele (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Iglesias (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Antonio Almeida (MID)
0
13.Albert Marcos (ATT)
0
14.Jose Fortes Cano (MID)
0

1.Adolfo Flores (GK)
7
2.Alejandro Suarez (DEF)
7
3.Martin Ortega (DEF)
6
4.Luis Moya (DEF)
6
5.Mark Guppy (MID)
6
6.Gennaro Ivan Pasqualin (MID)goal scored
9
7.Dion Godber (MID)
6
8.Patrice Bourdeau (MID)
9
9.Massimiliano Bigica (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Peter Lawton (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Helguera (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Suarez (DEF)
0
13.Albert Garcia (GK)
0
14.Alfredo Cruz (GK)
0