Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alejandro ReyA. Rey52
G
1
G
72Jšrg Van de KoningJ. de Koning
Ferry RedekerF. Redeker71
D
2
D
74Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Bruno MissoB. Misso69
D
3
D
69Billy CampbellB. Campbell
Rafael GarridoR. Garrido69
D
4
D
68Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi
Rodolfo VidalR. Vidal62
D
5
D
56Hugo IzquierdoH. Izquierdo
Francisco CamachoF. Camacho77
M
captain6
M
71Urvin GronkjaerU. Gronkjaer
Juan GutierrezJ. Gutierrez66
M
7
M
70Jason GordonJ. Gordon
Andre BentoA. Bento80
A
8captain
M
70Albrecht KöpkeA. Köpke
Francisco CrespoF. Crespo79
A
9
A
72Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli
Felipe GuerreroF. Guerrero71
A
10
A
69Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio
Gavin ShawG. Shaw69
A
11
A
69Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
 
Guillermo HerreraG. Herrera61
M
12
A
66Spencer ImpeyS. Impey
Juan PerezJ. Perez59
D
13
A
65Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer
Anthony JoachimA. Joachim58
A
14
M
62Linus AhrensL. Ahrens

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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 18,516 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the match underway!
2.12
Rodolfo Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez threads the ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Jšrg Van de Koning as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.58
Andre Bento takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Juan Gutierrez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Deportivo La Coruña are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.26
Jason Gordon passes the ball forward to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro Rey!
6.40
Rodolfo Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Gutierrez. Juan Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.11
Urvin Gronkjaer passes the ball forward to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke knocks in a cross ball towards Giorgio Locatelli. With a superhuman jump, Giorgio Locatelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
12.54
Felipe Guerrero catches Urvin Gronkjaer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Urvin Gronkjaer stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.53
Billy Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Campbell hits a low pass to Urvin Gronkjaer. Some silky footwork from Urvin Gronkjaer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Alejandro Rey manages to keep it out.
15.24
Gavin Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Guerrero shoots from distance. Jšrg Van de Koning gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
16.07
Rafael Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Showing composure, Felipe Guerrero laces a weighted ball forward to Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
18.12
Showing composure, Jason Gordon plays the ball forward to Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
21.12
Nicol˜ Bucchi threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Locatelli. Giorgio Locatelli edges inside the box! Giorgio Locatelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, Alejandro Rey, sees it late!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
32.51
Patricio Cabrera barges into Juan Gutierrez. Patricio Cabrera is given a warning by the referee! Juan Gutierrez runs off the knock.
33.18
Francisco Crespo threads the ball through to Andre Bento. Andre Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van de Koning who gathers it comfortably.
40.01
Juan Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw finds some space and shoots from distance. Jšrg Van de Koning gets down and covers it.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Gutierrez plays the ball forward to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Izquierdo.
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. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo La Coruña players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off the second half!
51.12
Francisco Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Vidal. Rodolfo Vidal flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Shaw who takes it down. Gavin Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo powers a header at goal. Jšrg Van de Koning manages to gather it.
55.45
Jason Gordon knocks the ball forward to Marco Del Vecchio. Marco Del Vecchio shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Alejandro Rey. Excellent save.
57.14
Juan Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
60.20
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Spencer Impey replacing Marco Del Vecchio .
61.22
Ferry Redeker flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Shaw controls it well on his chest. Gavin Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Crespo. Francisco Crespo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Crespo scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
67.55
Hugo Izquierdo laces a weighted ball forward to Urvin Gronkjaer. Urvin Gronkjaer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giorgio Locatelli but the linesman indicates offside!
73.44
Albrecht Köpke catches Bruno Misso on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Köpke and warns him to calm down! Bruno Misso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
75.58
Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Guerrero collects the pass. Felipe Guerrero puts a great ball through. Francisco Crespo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.17
Giorgio Locatelli threads a neat ball through to Albrecht Köpke. Albrecht Köpke plays a one-two with Patricio Herrero and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Köpke shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Real Sociedad
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
35.4%
44.3%
20.3%

Scorers
Francisco Crespo 61
Giorgio Locatelli 8, 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giorgio Locatelli of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings