Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,679 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Vega.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Vega.
0.00
Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
4.42
Martin Caminero makes a simple pass to Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.40
Richard Elliott comes in with a late challenge on Jerome Cobos. Richard Elliott is warned by the referee! Jerome Cobos runs off the knock.
8.36
Jose Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.27
Jose Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.58
Jose Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.48
Miguel Aguilar runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Neudecker. Alfredo Ferrer catches Marc Neudecker on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.55
Jose Lopes clumsily knocks into Richard Elliott. The referee calls over Jose Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Richard Elliott carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.47
Showing composure, Jerome Cobos plays the ball forward to Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker advances inside the box! Marc Neudecker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Edmundo Serrano steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.10
Richard Elliott plays the ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.02
Jerome Cobos makes an attacking run forward. Jerome Cobos whips in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.37
Edmundo Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Martin Caminero controls it well on his chest. Martin Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Wes Cutler who brings the ball under control. Wes Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pim Broers.
40.24
Martin Caminero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
Jerome Cobos passes the ball forward to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from John Burley.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The Extremadura UD players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD get the second half underway!
48.51
Miguel Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
57.40
Pim Broers sees space and advances. Pim Broers knocks the ball forward to Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Burley who gathers it comfortably.
59.11
Jose Sanchez plays the ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.48
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Eustace replacing Edmundo Serrano and Leonardo Montero replacing Jose Sanchez .
66.51
Harvey Eustace flicks a high pass forward to Frits Westerveld who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Frits Westerveld stretches the opposition's defence. Frits Westerveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.41
Richard Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Richard Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Elena Cortes manages to gather it easily.
77.15
Extremadura UD have made a substitution with Mathieu Basto replacing Jerome Cobos .Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Ezio Brambilla replacing Francisco Marcos .
79.43
Pim Broers breaks forward. Pim Broers flicks a high pass forward. Alex Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Marc Neudecker. Marc Neudecker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.26
Harvey Eustace threads the ball through to Martin Caminero. Martin Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Wes Cutler controls it well on his chest. Wes Cutler shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.39
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.44
Marc Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Hidalgo. Marc Neudecker is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.42
Martin Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Gleisenstein. Armin Gleisenstein sees a break and surges forward. Armin Gleisenstein whips in a cross ball towards Alex Thomson. Alex Thomson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
23.3%
45.2%
31.5%
Scorers
Alex Thomson 14, 22 Marc Neudecker 79 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Thomson of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
1. | Elena Cortes (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Manuel Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Pim Broers (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Martin Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Nuno Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Armin Gleisenstein (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jerome Cobos (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Jose Lopes (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
9. | Miguel Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Alex Thomson (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Marc Neudecker (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
12. | Victor Fuentes (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Mathieu Basto (ATT) | 6 | |
14. | Alfredo Munoz (ATT) | 0 |
1. | John Burley (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Alfredo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sebastian Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Edmundo Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Frits Westerveld (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Richard Elliott (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Martin Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Jose Sanchez (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Wes Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Francisco Marcos (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Callum Cleland (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Harvey Eustace (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Leonardo Montero (GK) | 6 | |
14. | Ezio Brambilla (ATT) | 6 |