Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
2.21
0-0Jose Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Castro. Chris Castro shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.13
0-0Ivan Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Mejia. Daniel Mejia powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Rui Kerkhof!
9.05
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.23
Anthony Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Castro. Chris Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Héctor González Jimenez manages to keep it out.
12.56
Anthony Middleton knocks the ball forward to Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Castro. Chris Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.53
Ivan Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.18
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Castro. Chris Castro threads the ball through to Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.44
0-0Ernesto Alvarez catches Rúben Madrid in the face with his elbow. Ernesto Alvarez is shown the red card!! Rúben Madrid is a little dazed but should be okay.
26.26
0-0Eduardo Hernandez makes a simple pass to Anthony Middleton. Anthony Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Héctor González Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
30.38
Facundo Orsi threads the ball through to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Mejia. Daniel Mejia lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.04
Jose Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.40
0-0Miguel Smith comes in with a late challenge on Chris Castro. The referee calls over Miguel Smith and warns him to calm down! Chris Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.33
Eduardo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Rúben Madrid. Eduardo Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Rúben Madrid stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
47.18
João Arias makes a probing pass to Rúben Madrid. Rúben Madrid makes a simple pass to Daniel Mejia. Daniel Mejia shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
51.35
Chris Castro hoofs the ball up the pitch. Miguel Redondo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Fierro.
54.15
Ivan Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Ivan Rodriguez goes all the way! Ivan Rodriguez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Rui Kerkhof!
57.43
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Beattie. Robert Beattie whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.50
Diego Fierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Smith. Miguel Smith goes all the way! Miguel Smith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
60.22
Vicente Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mejia. Daniel Mejia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.56
Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez catches Ivan Rodriguez on the ankles. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.39
0-0Claudio Arias catches Daniel Mejia on the ankles. Claudio Arias is warned by the referee! Daniel Mejia gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.21
Jose Helguera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
85.44
0-0Real Madrid are easily keeping Deportivo La Coruña at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
26.9%
49.3%
23.9%