Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier HernandezJ. Hernandez65
G
1captain
G
72Patricio FarinosP. Farinos
Romero P. HerreroR. Herrero72
D
2
D
73Martin ErlerM. Erler
Stuart HansenS. Hansen64
D
3
D
69Helder RegoH. Rego
Victor BravoV. Bravo57
D
4
D
69Edmundo GarridoE. Garrido
Carlos CastroC. Castro68
M
5
D
68Luis GaladamesL. Galadames
Paulo AndradeP. Andrade67
M
captain6
M
75Alberto HerreroA. Herrero
Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero67
M
7
M
69Serafim RaducioiuS. Raducioiu
Andres GuardiolaA. Guardiola66
M
8
A
70Abel CamposA. Campos
Paul McStayP. McStay74
A
9
A
64Antonio OrtizA. Ortiz
Andy GlassA. Glass66
A
10
A
63Patrick PottsP. Potts
Edmundo SuarezE. Suarez64
A
11
A
51Nicolas SuarezN. Suarez
 
Felipe MarcosF. Marcos61
G
12
M
69Miguel NunezM. Nunez
Gregorio LopezG. Lopez61
A
13
M
67Jocelyn El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf
Alberto IzquierdoA. Izquierdo58
A
14
M
67James StoneJ. Stone

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 17,362 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P.  Moreno.


0.00
Levante UD kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
Serafim Raducioiu passes the ball forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez makes a probing pass to Abel Campos but he's offside!
3.30
Alberto Herrero knocks the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Antonio Ortiz through on goal. Antonio Ortiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jose Javier Hernandez easily gets down and covers it.
4.31
Alfredo Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Glass. Andy Glass passes the ball forward but Edmundo Suarez is offside!
6.15
Helder Rego comes in with a late challenge on Andres Guardiola. The referee calls over Helder Rego and shows him a yellow card! Andres Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.19
Stuart Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Farinos easily smothers it!
10.29
Serafim Raducioiu threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Suarez and advances towards the goal... Antonio Ortiz tries a spectacular strike. The keeper, Jose Javier Hernandez, sees it late!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
15.30
With some swift thinking, Carlos Castro plays the ball forward to Andy Glass. Andy Glass threads the ball through into the box. Paul McStay side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Paul McStay scores for Levante UD!!
18.36
Alberto Herrero threads a neat ball through to Abel Campos. Abel Campos shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.55
Alberto Herrero plays the ball forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez passes the ball forward but Antonio Ortiz is offside!
21.00
Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Suarez collects the pass. Edmundo Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.45
Helder Rego flicks a high pass forward. Serafim Raducioiu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Serafim Raducioiu knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Hernandez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
27.26
Luis Galadames threads a neat ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicolas Suarez!
33.57
Edmundo Garrido takes it forward alone. Edmundo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
34.28
Paulo Andrade threads the ball through to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez runs straight at the defence! Edmundo Suarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.08
Helder Rego makes a simple pass to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu knocks the ball forward to Abel Campos. Abel Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
38.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.04
Victor Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
40.45
Victor Bravo passes the ball forward to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Serafim Raducioiu plays the ball forward to Abel Campos. Abel Campos whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Edmundo Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu advances with the ball. Serafim Raducioiu knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Javier Hernandez picks it out of the air!
48.50
Abel Campos hacks Romero P. Herrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Herrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.05
Edmundo Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Serafim Raducioiu knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
54.57
Alfredo Barkero knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Glass. Andy Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.27
Serafim Raducioiu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Herrero.
59.55
Serafim Raducioiu passes the ball forward to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
60.04
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Felipe Marcos replacing Carlos Castro and Alberto Izquierdo replacing Andres Guardiola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.08
Serafim Raducioiu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Abel Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but is denied by Felipe Marcos. Excellent block.
65.11
Deportivo La Coruña are dictating the run of play here today.
66.28
Serafim Raducioiu hits a low pass to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.07
Felipe Marcos threads a neat ball through to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Andy Glass who takes it down. Andy Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Paul McStay. Paul McStay makes a looping header on goal but Patricio Farinos is on top of it.
69.32
Serafim Raducioiu sees Antonio Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
73.06
Serafim Raducioiu plays the ball forward to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.07
Edmundo Garrido threads a neat ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu sees Patrick Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Patrick Potts puts a great ball through but Abel Campos is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
79.43
Helder Rego takes a quick throw-in, which Martin Erler takes on the chest. Martin Erler kicks a strong pass forward to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu makes a probing pass to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.12
Stuart Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Barkero who takes it down. Alfredo Barkero laces a through ball forward to Alberto Izquierdo. Alberto Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.50
Antonio Ortiz comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Hansen. The referee warns Antonio Ortiz to calm down! Stuart Hansen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Victor Bravo hits a low pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Izquierdo. Alberto Izquierdo flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patricio Farinos with no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
32.3%
40.6%
27.1%

Scorers
Paul McStay 15
Alberto Izquierdo 89
Antonio Ortiz 10
Nicolas Suarez 27
Abel Campos 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Serafim Raducioiu of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Jose Javier Hernandez (GK)
6
2.Romero P. Herrero (DEF)
6
3.Stuart Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Victor Bravo (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Castro (MID)
6
6.Paulo Andrade (MID)
6
7.Alfredo Barkero (MID)
6
8.Andres Guardiola (MID)
6
9.Paul McStay (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Andy Glass (ATT)
7
11.Edmundo Suarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Felipe Marcos (GK)
6
13.Gregorio Lopez (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Izquierdo (ATT)goal scored
7

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