Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 20,972 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Sandro Scoponi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.13
0-0Evans Ferraresi passes the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Verges but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.35
0-0Evans Ferraresi kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane plays a perfect one-two with Alex Burley and rushes in on goal... Romarin Zidane makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rui Kerkhof manages to gather it comfortably.
14.43
0-0Alberto Barkero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Santos. Guillermo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
15.53
Gianpaolo Scarlato kicks a strong pass forward to Evans Ferraresi. Evans Ferraresi flicks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane threads the ball through to Alex Burley but he's offside!
16.02
Jorge Ferreira makes a simple pass to Guillermo Santos. Guillermo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.03
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.31
Claudio Arias passes the ball forward to Anthony Middleton. Anthony Middleton makes a probing pass to Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
27.28
Eduardo Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Middleton. Anthony Middleton makes a simple pass to Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Calvo.
33.58
1-0Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Castro. Chris Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.03
1-0Robert Beattie clumsily knocks into Eduardo Calvo. The referee calls over Robert Beattie and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Calvo runs off the knock.
42.35
Guillermo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley makes a probing pass to Francisco Verges but he's offside!
44.45
Anthony Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Castro. Chris Castro knocks the ball forward to Miguel Redondo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
49.38
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Castro. Chris Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro José Mari!
51.52
Sandro Scoponi kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges goes all the way! Francisco Verges takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.13
Sandro Scoponi passes the ball forward to Francisco Verges. Francisco Verges goes all the way! Francisco Verges takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Verges!
67.11
Guillermo Santos passes the ball forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane whips in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
72.00
Anthony Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Ferreira.
79.24
Evans Ferraresi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley goes all the way! Alex Burley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.19
Guillermo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Zidane. Romarin Zidane goes all the way! Romarin Zidane rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.25
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.21
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.10
Jose Helguera surges forward with the ball. Jose Helguera goes all the way! Jose Helguera shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alejandro José Mari!
90.00
1-2Anthony Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Santos. Anthony Middleton is warned by the referee! Guillermo Santos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers