Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,960 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both CD Badajoz and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both CD Badajoz and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off the first half!
8.00
0-0Romero P. Camacho passes the ball forward to Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi makes a probing pass to Fabiano Giannichedda but he's offside!
9.06
0-0Jose Javier Calvo comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Redondo. Jose Javier Calvo is shown the yellow card! Miguel Redondo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.19
0-0Sebastian Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.22
0-0Sebastian Herrero barges into Anthony Middleton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Middleton stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.20
0-0Robert Beattie catches Rodolfo Caminero on the ankles. Robert Beattie is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.08
Chris Castro hacks Jose Javier Calvo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Calvo runs off the knock.
34.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.21
0-0Jose Helguera takes it forward alone. Jose Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Castro. Chris Castro heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Gregorio Ferrer.
45.00
Romero P. Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
CD Badajoz kick off!
48.46
0-0Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Winkler.
55.54
Gabriel Cano flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Arias.
60.26
Gabriel Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.23
Eduardo Hernandez advances with the ball. Eduardo Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Fuentes.
71.36
0-1Anthony Middleton knocks the ball forward to Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Castro. Chris Castro powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Gregorio Ferrer had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
75.23
Jose Javier Calvo plays a long ball forward. Fabiano Giannichedda plays a perfect one-two with Guillermo Vega and rushes in on goal... Fabiano Giannichedda shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
79.08
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
81.23
CD Badajoz are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.08
CD Badajoz are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Deportivo La Coruña's defence.
89.01
Alberto Pichichi clumsily knocks into Eduardo Hernandez. The referee calls over Alberto Pichichi and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23.2%
51.8%
25%
Scorers
| Chris Castro 71 |