Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Darron CookDarron Cook Computer Player Computer Player
Alen JarniA. Jarni67
A
1
G
58Daniel MorenoD. Moreno
Albert GonzalezA. Gonzalez66
D
2
D
54Mark PiazzaM. Piazza
Gabriel RamosG. Ramos71
D
3
D
54Marc KoschmiederM. Koschmieder
Quim NunesQ. Nunes64
D
4
D
53Peter WetherallP. Wetherall
Andreas ThernA. Thern71
M
5
D
46Carlos VilaC. Vila
Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira77
M
6
M
55Jose FuentesJ. Fuentes
Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero61
M
captain7
M
51Anthony VersteegA. Versteeg
Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez73
M
8captain
M
49Mathieur AllibertM. Allibert
Mauricio BlancoM. Blanco70
A
9
A
64Elena HelgueraE. Helguera
Alejandro CarmonaA. Carmona70
A
10
A
63David PirriD. Pirri
Lars TurekL. Turek72
A
11
A
57Edmundo OrtegaE. Ortega
 
Pablo CabreraP. Cabrera64
D
12
G
56Tomas GiacominT. Giacomin
Jose FernandezJ. Fernandez64
M
13
A
56Leonardo NavarroL. Navarro
Uwe SeibertU. Seibert64
A
14
G
54Arturo CanoA. Cano

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 11,963 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Ruiz.


0.00
Real Sociedad get the match underway!
2.55
Ernesto Suarez hacks Jose Fuentes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Fuentes runs off the knock.
3.54
Alexandre Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.59
Pedro Barkero brings the ball forward. Pedro Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.27
Quim Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Daniel Moreno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.05
Mathieur Allibert threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.49
Pedro Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.43
Gabriel Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero makes a simple pass to Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.46
Lars Turek kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco makes a deft header. Daniel Moreno manages to gather it comfortably.
16.02
Gabriel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Barkero collects the pass. Pedro Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
18.01
Albert Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez passes the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.14
Peter Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Versteeg holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Versteeg flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.08
Pedro Barkero makes a high pass forward. Alexandre Moreira shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alexandre Moreira shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.55
Pedro Barkero threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.41
Albert Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Moreira who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.29
Alexandre Moreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Daniel Moreno manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.26
Pedro Barkero surges forward with the ball. Pedro Barkero shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.50
Albert Gonzalez laces a through ball forward to Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero threads the ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. With a superhuman jump, Lars Turek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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 Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the second half underway!
51.37
Mauricio Blanco sees Lars Turek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Turek rushes past Carlos Vila! Some silky footwork from Lars Turek provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Lars Turek scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
54.30
Albert Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Moreira who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Moreira hits a low pass to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.42
Pedro Barkero takes a short throw-in bringing Mauricio Blanco into play. Mauricio Blanco knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.50
Andreas Thern threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Moreno with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
61.50
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Tomas Giacomin replacing Mark Piazza .
63.59
Edmundo Ortega hits a low pass to David Pirri. David Pirri tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Alen Jarni had no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
66.49
Anthony Versteeg passes the ball forward to David Pirri. David Pirri shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.36
Gabriel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Barkero controls it well on his chest. Pedro Barkero darts forward. Pedro Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lars Turek!
72.31
Mauricio Blanco catches Anthony Versteeg on the ankles. Mauricio Blanco is shown the yellow card! Anthony Versteeg runs off the knock.
75.45
Peter Wetherall advances with the ball. Peter Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Elena Helguera. Elena Helguera directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
77.45
Deportivo La Coruña have made 3 substitutions with Pablo Cabrera replacing Albert Gonzalez, Jose Fernandez replacing Alexandre Moreira and Uwe Seibert replacing Lars Turek .Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Leonardo Navarro replacing Anthony Versteeg and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.58
Pablo Cabrera darts forward. Pablo Cabrera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.09
Uwe Seibert chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
83.20
With some swift thinking, Quim Nunes plays the ball forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez makes a simple pass to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Seibert. Uwe Seibert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Daniel Moreno didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
84.20
Gabriel Ramos threads the ball through to Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Suarez controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Suarez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Daniel Moreno manages to gather it easily.
85.08
Quim Nunes makes a simple pass to Pedro Barkero. Pedro Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Barkero plays a one-two with Mauricio Blanco and rushes in on goal... Pedro Barkero takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Edmundo Ortega clumsily knocks into Gabriel Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Real Sociedad
Goals
7
2
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
79.5%
20.5%
Play Area
21.8%
42.3%
35.9%

Scorers
Lars Turek 18, 51, 69
Mauricio Blanco 31, 79
Ernesto Suarez 55, 60
David Pirri 64
Elena Helguera 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lars Turek of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Alen Jarni (ATT)
6
2.Albert Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel Ramos (DEF)
6
4.Quim Nunes (DEF)
6
5.Andreas Thern (MID)
6
6.Alexandre Moreira (MID)
6
7.Pedro Barkero (MID)
8
8.Ernesto Suarez (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
9.Mauricio Blanco (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
10.Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
7
11.Lars Turek (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Pablo Cabrera (DEF)
6
13.Jose Fernandez (MID)
6
14.Uwe Seibert (ATT)
6

1.Daniel Moreno (GK)
7
2.Mark Piazza (DEF)
6
3.Marc Koschmieder (DEF)
6
4.Peter Wetherall (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Vila (DEF)
6
6.Jose Fuentes (MID)
6
7.Anthony Versteeg (MID)
6
8.Mathieur Allibert (MID)
6
9.Elena Helguera (ATT)goal scored
6
10.David Pirri (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Edmundo Ortega (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Tomas Giacomin (GK)
6
13.Leonardo Navarro (ATT)
6
14.Arturo Cano (GK)
0