Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 18,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Gil.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
9.23
With a delightful solo run, Martin Caminero stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.51
Jose Sanchez hits a low pass to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.21
Filipe Gomes sees Francisco Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
24.58
With a delightful solo run, Gary Matteo stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Matteo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.34
Marc-Vivien Watier flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Pirri skips past Sebastian Hidalgo! Francisco Pirri takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
27.25
Alfredo Ferrer surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.23
Guillermo Torres passes the ball forward to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Fowler.
32.27
Jose Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.33
Graeme Fowler flicks a high pass forward to Martin Caminero who brings the ball under control. Martin Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Wes Cutler provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.43
Graeme Fowler drives a long ball upfield. Callum Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Martin Caminero catches Gary Matteo on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Caminero to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Matteo runs off the knock.
53.28
Martin Caminero laces a through ball forward to Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Tavares.
54.29
Marc-Vivien Watier flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Pirri who brings the ball under control. Francisco Pirri knocks the ball forward to Daniel Moreira but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.41
David Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Marc-Vivien Watier who brings the ball under control. Marc-Vivien Watier knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
57.30
Filipe Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.15
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Leonardo Montero replacing Sebastian Hidalgo and Edmundo Serrano replacing Filipe Gomes .
66.23
Alfredo Ferrer darts forward. Alfredo Ferrer plays the ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler sees Callum Cleland just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Callum Cleland cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
71.46
Martin Caminero catches Gary Matteo on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Caminero to one side and gives him another warning! Gary Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.05
Gary Matteo flicks a high ball forward to Igor Yashin who takes it down. Igor Yashin shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
77.39
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Elena Farinos replacing Francisco Marcos .
90.00
Marc-Vivien Watier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri makes a great pass forward. Igor Yashin runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
38.2%
61.8%
Play Area
27.9%
47.1%
25%

Scorers
Callum Cleland 9, 32, 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Callum Cleland of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.John Burley (GK)
6
2.Graeme Fowler (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Ferrer (DEF)
7
4.Sebastian Hidalgo (DEF)
6
5.Frits Westerveld (MID)
6
6.Jose Sanchez (MID)
6
7.Martin Caminero (MID)
7
8.Filipe Gomes (MID)
6
9.Wes Cutler (ATT)
7
10.Francisco Marcos (ATT)
6
11.Callum Cleland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Leonardo Montero (GK)
6
13.Edmundo Serrano (DEF)
6
14.Elena Farinos (DEF)
6

1.Ernesto Velasco (GK)
6
2.David Tavares (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Postiga (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Pascual (DEF)
6
5.Marc-Vivien Watier (MID)
6
6.Gary Matteo (MID)
6
7.Guillermo Torres (MID)
6
8.Stan Adams (MID)
6
9.Francisco Pirri (ATT)
6
10.Igor Yashin (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Höfer (ATT)
0
13.Tomas Reis (MID)
0
14.Martin Caminero (DEF)
0