Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 17,716 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Marin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Numancia get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Martin Erler threads the ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Serafim Raducioiu lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
8.39
0-1Alberto Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
16.46
0-1Martin Erler sees Alberto Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.44
Alberto Herrero threads a neat ball through to Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.16
0-1Edmundo Garrido makes a probing pass to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu plays the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts advances inside the box! Patrick Potts tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
21.36
Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos makes a deft header but it flies wide!
22.05
0-1Abel Campos catches Jose Fortes Diez on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Campos and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fortes Diez runs off the knock.
26.42
With some swift thinking, Helder Rego plays the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero threads a neat ball through to Abel Campos. Abel Campos shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.09
Serafim Raducioiu threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. With a superhuman jump, Patrick Potts connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.59
Ahmed Kherbache threads a neat ball through to Dave Dichio. Dave Dichio whips in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Patricio Farinos keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
47.12
Miguel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla collects the pass. Martin Rampulla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Patricio Farinos gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
48.06
Helder Rego launches a long ball forward. Nicolas Suarez deftly passes the ball to Abel Campos, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Abel Campos provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
49.13
Serafim Raducioiu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Serafim Raducioiu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Scott James.
53.22
Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Suarez who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.28
With vision, Miguel Santos plays the ball forward to Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
59.58
Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Suarez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Suarez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Scott James.
67.28
Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Potts collects the pass. Patrick Potts rushes past Ivan Marcos! Patrick Potts shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.24
Showing composure, Martin Erler laces a through ball forward to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
72.29
Jose Fortes Diez flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Santos threads a neat ball through to Martin Rampulla. Martin Rampulla knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Glynn Minto.
75.21
Edmundo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott James who gathers it comfortably.
78.53
Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.19
Serafim Raducioiu takes it forward alone. Serafim Raducioiu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Sanchez.
85.44
With some swift thinking, Serafim Raducioiu plays the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Scott James!
90.00
0-3Ivan Marcos makes a strong solo run forward. Ivan Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Martin Rampulla collects the pass. Martin Rampulla lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Grimandi. Dave Grimandi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Edmundo Garrido clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
35.4%
46.8%
17.7%
Scorers
| Nicolas Suarez 8 Patrick Potts 28, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Patrick Potts of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott James (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andres Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Marcos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Ortega (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ahmed Kherbache (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dave Dichio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Rampulla (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dave Grimandi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Alvarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clive Young (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gregorio Diaz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patricio Farinos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Erler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Garrido (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Glynn Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Serafim Raducioiu (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Abel Campos (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Antonio Ortiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Patrick Potts (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Nicolas Suarez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miguel Nunez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jocelyn El Khanchaf (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Stone (MID) | 0 | |