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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Eibar. A crowd of 19,782 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Ramos.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
Renato De Ascentis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Renato De Ascentis whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Ndo. Modeste Ndo makes a deft header. John Burley easily punches it away to safety.
6.33
Damiano Sotgia comes in with a late challenge on Callum Cleland. The referee warns Damiano Sotgia to calm down! Callum Cleland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.06
Alfredo Ferrer sees Frits Westerveld in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frits Westerveld controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.16
Philipp Kneissl makes a simple pass to Abel Costa. Abel Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Serrano.
12.21
Alfredo Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Frits Westerveld. With vision, Frits Westerveld plays the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ken Chavarri manages to keep it out.
14.46
Renato De Ascentis clumsily knocks into Martin Caminero. Renato De Ascentis is warned by the referee! Martin Caminero runs off the knock.
15.20
Frits Westerveld knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.27
Martin Caminero sees Wes Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.33
Damiano Sotgia clumsily knocks into Callum Cleland. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Callum Cleland stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.33
Free kick to Deportivo La Coruña just outside the area...
27.38
Francisco Marcos takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
28.20
Francisco Marcos hacks Marcello Falcone from behind! Francisco Marcos is given a warning by the referee! Marcello Falcone carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.35
Jose Sanchez hacks Philipp Kneissl from behind! The referee brings Jose Sanchez to one side and gives him a warning! Philipp Kneissl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.08
Richard Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
39.19
Showing composure, Philipp Kneissl plays the ball forward to Abel Costa. Abel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Damián Tapia. Damián Tapia directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Jose Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Eibar have changed their lineup with Norberto Cuevas replacing Abel Costa. The Eibar players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Eibar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Showing composure, Richard Elliott laces a through ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Marcos. Some silky footwork from Francisco Marcos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
49.15
Richard Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler threads a neat ball through to Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Marcos!
55.30
Damiano Sotgia flicks a high pass forward. Renato De Ascentis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Renato De Ascentis flicks a high ball forward to Modeste Ndo who takes it down. Modeste Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Norberto Cuevas. Norberto Cuevas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.11
Marcello Falcone powers a long ball forward. Modeste Ndo knocks in a cross ball towards Roy Bergdolmo. Roy Bergdolmo jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow John Burley manages to keep it out.
60.29
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Eustace replacing Edmundo Serrano and Leonardo Montero replacing Jose Sanchez .
61.29
Richard Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes a great pass forward. Francisco Marcos sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
77.33
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Ezio Brambilla replacing Francisco Marcos .
78.36
Renato De Ascentis flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Cuevas collects the pass. Norberto Cuevas knocks the ball forward to Modeste Ndo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.10
Richard Elliott makes a simple pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcello Falcone.
85.50
Richard Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.56
Richard Elliott flicks a high ball forward to Callum Cleland who takes it down. Callum Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27%
42.9%
30.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Cutler of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings