Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 18,802 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Salamanca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Salamanca get the match underway!
2.19
Miguel Redondo catches Victor Medina on the ankles. The referee calls over Miguel Redondo and shows him a yellow card! Victor Medina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.56
Eduardo Hernandez makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.50
David Caldwell hacks Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.54
Andy Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rui Kerkhof manages to keep it out.
26.36
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Antonio Pastor is on top of it.
32.22
Jose Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo plays a perfect one-two with Chris Castro and rushes in on goal... Miguel Redondo tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Antonio Pastor!
33.31
Jochem Bruins chips the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus goes all the way! Mario Jesus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.54
Jose Helguera threads the ball through to Chris Castro. Chris Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Medina.
39.58
Andy Caldwell makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Caldwell plays a perfect one-two with Luis Ramos and rushes in on goal... Andy Caldwell takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.38
Andy Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz plays a perfect one-two with Luis Ramos and rushes in on goal... Roberto Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rui Kerkhof!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
47.04
David Caldwell threads the ball through to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.48
Victor Medina makes a simple pass to David Caldwell. David Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.42
Andy Caldwell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.47
Victor Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, David Caldwell. David Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus shoots from distance but it flies wide!
60.21
Leonardo Zubizarreta hacks Robert Beattie from behind! Leonardo Zubizarreta is shown the yellow card! Robert Beattie runs off the knock.
67.11
Eduardo Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Redondo!
73.10
Enrique Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ruiz. Roberto Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.55
Guillermo Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Chris Castro. Chris Castro knocks the ball forward to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.34
David Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Montero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for David Caldwell!! Guillermo Montero stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.32
Anthony Middleton clumsily knocks into Andy Caldwell. Anthony Middleton is shown the yellow card! Andy Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.38
Jose Helguera makes a simple pass to Chris Castro. Chris Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Andy Caldwell takes it forward alone. Andy Caldwell shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Redondo of Deportivo La Coruña
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
31.6%
44.3%
24.1%