Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off!
2.43
0-1Frederic Vander controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.22
0-1Daniel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
8.38
0-1Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Crespo collects the pass. Francisco Crespo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bonaventure Manfredini who gathers it comfortably.
14.54
Albert Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.27
Enrique Caminero makes a probing pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.58
0-2Juan Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
27.56
Juan Gutierrez hits a low pass to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
30.04
Carlos Molowny brings the ball forward. Carlos Molowny passes the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alejandro Rey.
31.45
0-2Corner kick to RCD Espanyol. Enrique Caminero chips it out wide. Some good footwork from Julian Moya provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
32.46
Albert Sanz knocks the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.58
Enrique Caminero makes a probing pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
34.12
Francisco Camacho hits a low pass to Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
36.14
Juan Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
38.04
Henning Haaland surges forward with the ball. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
44.02
0-2Julian Moya surges forward with the ball. Julian Moya knocks the ball to his team mate, Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Sanz but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Peter Madrid replacing Colin McGrory and Claudio Cruz replacing Henning Haaland. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the second half underway!
47.28
Rafael Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Ferry Redeker collects the pass. Ferry Redeker threads a neat ball through to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
48.37
Julian Moya makes a probing pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz plays the ball forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz passes the ball forward to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana tries a spectacular strike. Alejandro Rey effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.44
Juan Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Juan Gutierrez shoots from long range. Bonaventure Manfredini gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.31
Carlos Molowny makes a probing pass to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander threads the ball through to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.55
0-2RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Jose Marcelino replacing Enrique Caminero .
66.37
Francisco Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort. Bonaventure Manfredini gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
67.11
Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Shaw controls it well on his chest. Gavin Shaw shoots from 20 yards but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
72.39
Francisco Camacho passes the ball forward to Andre Bento. Andre Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.53
1-2Juan Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Albert Sanz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Sanz stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.27
Julian Moya brings the ball forward. Julian Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Alejandro Rey manages to gather it.
81.39
Juan Gutierrez takes it forward alone. Juan Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Bonaventure Manfredini reads it well. Good save!
84.30
Peter Madrid flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz advances with the ball. Claudio Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alejandro Rey manages to keep it out.
85.09
Frederic Vander deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Alejandro Rey. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Viana of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alejandro Rey (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ferry Redeker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Misso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Juan Gutierrez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Andre Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Francisco Crespo (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Felipe Guerrero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Shaw (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Guillermo Herrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Perez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Joachim (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Dominic Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlos Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederic Vander (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Henning Haaland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Daniel Viana (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Juan Sanz (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 7 | |