Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio FarinosP. Farinos72
G
captain1
G
64Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez
Martin ErlerM. Erler73
D
2
D
72Luis RamosL. Ramos
Helder RegoH. Rego69
D
3
D
70Carlos MartinC. Martin
Edmundo GarridoE. Garrido69
D
4captain
D
55David SmithD. Smith
Luis GaladamesL. Galadames68
D
5
D
54Juan NietoJ. Nieto
Alberto HerreroA. Herrero75
M
6
M
69Guillermo HierroG. Hierro
Serafim RaducioiuS. Raducioiu69
M
7
M
62Ivan GomezI. Gomez
Abel CamposA. Campos70
A
8
M
59Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Antonio OrtizA. Ortiz64
A
9
M
55Felipe HerreroF. Herrero
Patrick PottsP. Potts63
A
10
A
79Rafael CastilloR. Castillo
Nicolas SuarezN. Suarez51
A
11
A
72Jose Fortes SerranoJ. Serrano
 
Miguel NunezM. Nunez69
M
12
A
67Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez
Jocelyn El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf67
M
13
A
56Jose KikoJ. Kiko
James StoneJ. Stone67
M
14
G
53Nicola Carlo AdaniN. Adani

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 17,678 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Moreno.


0.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva start the match!
8.35
Ivan Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Serafim Raducioiu. The referee warns Ivan Gomez to calm down! Serafim Raducioiu runs off the knock.
12.59
Luis Galadames breaks forward. Luis Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Leonardo Alvarez.
14.14
Serafim Raducioiu takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Carlos Martin steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
15.04
Luis Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero sees Antonio Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Ortiz threads the ball through to Abel Campos but he's offside!
16.23
Alberto Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Leonardo Alvarez manages to keep it out.
18.58
With imagination, Edmundo Garrido picks a pass forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez rushes past Luis Ramos! Luis Ramos clumsily knocks into Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
20.10
Edmundo Garrido threads the ball through to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Potts collects the pass. Patrick Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.37
Helder Rego threads the ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Suarez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Suarez threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Patrick Potts provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.43
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.08
Alberto Herrero passes the ball forward to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
34.47
David Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Galadames.
40.28
Guillermo Hierro hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Edmundo Garrido makes a probing pass to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero passes the ball forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
55.04
Gabriel Hierro comes in with a late challenge on Serafim Raducioiu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Serafim Raducioiu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.41
Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Patricio Farinos!
66.04
Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano powers a header at goal but Patricio Farinos reads it well. Excellent keeping!
69.36
Alberto Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Hierro. Alberto Herrero is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.58
Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.07
Helder Rego flicks a high pass forward. Serafim Raducioiu collects the pass. Serafim Raducioiu makes a simple pass to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
73.06
Alberto Herrero clumsily knocks into Ivan Gomez. Alberto Herrero is warned by the referee! Ivan Gomez runs off the knock.
75.03
Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Patricio Farinos!
77.09
Serafim Raducioiu makes a simple pass to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.25
Ivan Gomez threads the ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo plays a one-two with Jose Fortes Serrano and advances towards the goal... Rafael Castillo rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Patricio Farinos had no chance!! Goal for Mérida Unión Deportiva!
81.45
Carlos Martin catches Alberto Herrero on the ankles. Carlos Martin is warned by the referee! Alberto Herrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.05
Martin Erler makes a probing pass to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz plays a one-two with Patrick Potts and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Antonio Ortiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.23
Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Serrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Erler.
87.24
Gabriel Hierro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
89.24
Edmundo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Serafim Raducioiu comfortably collects the pass. Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Abel Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Edmundo Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Serafim Raducioiu who takes it down. Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Suarez collects the pass. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Nieto.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
27.7%
45.8%
26.5%

Scorers
Rafael Castillo 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Castillo of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Patricio Farinos (GK)
7
2.Martin Erler (DEF)
6
3.Helder Rego (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Garrido (DEF)
7
5.Luis Galadames (DEF)
7
6.Alberto Herrero (MID)yellow card
7
7.Serafim Raducioiu (MID)
8
8.Abel Campos (ATT)
6
9.Antonio Ortiz (ATT)
7
10.Patrick Potts (ATT)
6
11.Nicolas Suarez (ATT)
7
 
12.Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
13.Jocelyn El Khanchaf (MID)
0
14.James Stone (MID)
0

1.Leonardo Alvarez (GK)
8
2.Luis Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Martin (DEF)
6
4.David Smith (DEF)
7
5.Juan Nieto (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Hierro (MID)
6
7.Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
8.Gabriel Hierro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Felipe Herrero (MID)
6
10.Rafael Castillo (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Hernandez (ATT)
0
13.Jose Kiko (ATT)
0
14.Nicola Carlo Adani (GK)
0