Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 18,116 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
0-0Sevilla FC kick off the first half!
3.09
0-0Pablo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez hits a low pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek skips past Gregorio Carmona! Lars Turek strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Jose Javier Jimenez is on top of it.
6.54
0-1Oscar Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.50
Albert Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Costa. Miguel Costa makes a probing pass to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez tries a spectacular long range effort but Antonio Ramos is on top of it.
10.15
0-1Luis Lopez hacks Anton Babbel from behind! The referee calls over Luis Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Anton Babbel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.58
Ernesto Suarez makes a probing pass to Ernesto Iglesias. Ernesto Iglesias skips past Gabriel Marquez! Ernesto Iglesias rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.06
1-1Gabriel Marquez sees Oscar Vazquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.41
Roberto Diaz sees Alexandre Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Alexandre Moreira plays the ball forward to Ernesto Suarez. Ernesto Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.24
Antonio Andres sees space and advances. Antonio Andres makes a simple pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel skips past Gregorio Carmona! Some good footwork from Anton Babbel provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.19
Albert Gonzalez takes a quick throw-in. Antonio Andres flicks a high pass forward. Albert Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Gonzalez hits a low pass to Ernesto Iglesias. Ernesto Iglesias plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Turek and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ernesto Iglesias makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jose Javier Jimenez manages to keep it out.
22.53
Gregorio Carmona sees Miguel Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez makes a convincing header. Solid save from Antonio Ramos.
27.20
1-1Deportivo La Coruña are in full control of this game.
28.21
Jonas Welke flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Marquez who takes it down. Gabriel Marquez finds some space and shoots from distance but Antonio Ramos reads it well. Great save!
33.01
Jonas Welke flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Costa collects the pass. Miguel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
34.56
Alexandre Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel plays a scrappy one-two with Lars Turek and advances towards the goal... Anton Babbel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.54
2-1Miguel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy Vandenbroeck. Jeremy Vandenbroeck flicks a high ball forward to Maryn Bourgois who takes it down. Maryn Bourgois threads the ball through to Oscar Vazquez but he's offside!
42.37
Jeremy Vandenbroeck barges into Alexandre Moreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off the second half!
47.29
Antonio Andres flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Jose Fernandez sees space and advances. Jose Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.18
Alexandre Moreira hacks Gabriel Marquez from behind! Alexandre Moreira is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Marquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.27
2-1Gabriel Marquez comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Moreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Moreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.37
2-1Gabriel Marquez comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Moreira. The referee calls over Gabriel Marquez and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.41
Gabriel Marquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Vandenbroeck. Jeremy Vandenbroeck lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Good keeping from Antonio Ramos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
58.49
2-1Corner kick to Sevilla FC. Felipe Herrero chips it out wide. Some world-class footwork from Oscar Vazquez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.26
Alexandre Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
61.44
2-1Albert Butragueno makes a probing pass to Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Andres.
63.22
Ernesto Suarez barges into Gabriel Marquez. The referee calls over Ernesto Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Marquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.37
Jeremy Vandenbroeck kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Costa. Miguel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Herrero. Felipe Herrero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
67.23
Gabriel Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Welke. Jonas Welke shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.49
Jeremy Vandenbroeck kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
71.01
Gabriel Marquez threads the ball through to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
72.50
2-1Alexandre Moreira passes the ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek plays a one-two with Ernesto Suarez and rushes in on goal... Lars Turek shoots from just inside the box. The ball ricochets off Albert Butragueno and flashes wide of the near post.
74.05
2-1Ernesto Suarez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jeremy Vandenbroeck reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
75.26
Roberto Diaz makes a strong solo run forward. Roberto Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Iglesias. Ernesto Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Javier Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
79.23
Alexandre Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Lars Turek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Turek kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Moreira but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.54
Ernesto Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alexandre Moreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies wide!
84.47
Antonio Andres threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Iglesias. Ernesto Iglesias cuts inside the box! Ernesto Iglesias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Javier Jimenez manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.09
Gregorio Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
87.39
Pablo Cabrera runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Cabrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.30
Alexandre Moreira receives the ball from a throw-in from Ernesto Suarez. Alexandre Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel controls it well on his chest. Anton Babbel cuts inside the box! Anton Babbel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Jose Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Moreira collects the pass. Alexandre Moreira knocks the ball forward to Anton Babbel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Iglesias of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Antonio Ramos (GK)
8
2. Albert Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Andres (DEF)
7
4. Pablo Cabrera (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Diaz (DEF)
6
6. Jose Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Alexandre Moreira (MID)
7
8. Ernesto Suarez (MID)
6
9. Anton Babbel (ATT)
8
10. Ernesto Iglesias (ATT)
9
11. Lars Turek (ATT)
9
12. Albert Molowny (DEF)
0
13. Pedro Barkero (MID)
0
14. Tomas Greco (ATT)
0
1. Jose Javier Jimenez (GK)
7
2. Luis Lopez (DEF)
5
3. Gregorio Carmona (DEF)
6
4. Albert Butragueno (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Costa (MID)
6
6. Gabriel Marquez (MID)
6
7. Jeremy Vandenbroeck (MID)
6
8. Jonas Welke (MID)
6
9. Maryn Bourgois (ATT)
8
10. Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
6
11. Felipe Herrero (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Marquitos (GK)
0
13. Guillermo Blanco (GK)
0
14. Ruby Sankharé (ATT)
0