Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
0-0Marvin Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Tiziano Bassedas. The referee calls over Marvin Taylor and warns him to calm down! Tiziano Bassedas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.17
0-0Jose Javier Vila takes it forward alone. Jose Javier Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.46
0-0Adolfo Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Pantano. Diego Pantano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.09
Luan Zico catches Tomek Malkowski on the ankles. Luan Zico is warned by the referee! Tomek Malkowski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.55
Ghislain Benoît Zogbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.08
Julian Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Bassedas. Tiziano Bassedas threads the ball through to Diego Pantano. Diego Pantano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Mckinlay.
12.33
Julian Rubio knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Garcia. Adolfo Garcia knocks the ball forward to Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.40
Enrique Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Bassedas. Tiziano Bassedas flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski whips in a cross ball towards Diego Pantano. Diego Pantano heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.40
0-0Tiziano Bassedas chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Pantano. Diego Pantano tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Mauricio Menendez manages to gather it comfortably.
18.51
Felipe Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Heggem. Steffen Heggem surges forward with the ball. Steffen Heggem passes the ball forward to Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard tries a spectacular strike. Lucien Job easily smothers it.
22.58
1-0Billy Mckinlay chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Heggem. Steffen Heggem makes a beautiful solo run. Steffen Heggem passes the ball forward to Luca Mora. Luca Mora cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luca Mora!
26.41
Tiziano Bassedas takes it forward alone. Tiziano Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski heads the ball goalwards but Mauricio Menendez is on top of it.
27.40
1-0Jose Javier Vila decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Vila knocks the ball forward to Diego Pantano but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.07
Felipe Diaz knocks the ball forward to Antonio Butragueno. Antonio Butragueno surges forward with the ball. Antonio Butragueno shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Lucien Job had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
32.54
Adolfo Garcia knocks the ball forward to Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski lofts in a cross ball towards Diego Pantano. Diego Pantano directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.24
Ricardo Perez barges into Carlos Blanchard. Ricardo Perez is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Blanchard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.51
2-0Real Madrid are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
39.06
Ghislain Benoît Zogbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin goes all the way! Roberto Marin tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Lucien Job!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the second half underway!
48.12
Mauricio Villa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Garcia. Adolfo Garcia threads the ball through to Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto flicks the ball with his head. Mauricio Menendez easily smothers it.
51.41
2-0Steffen Heggem comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Garcia. Steffen Heggem is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Garcia stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.27
Luan Zico passes the ball forward to Steffen Heggem. Steffen Heggem knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanchard. Carlos Blanchard tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Lucien Job!
59.10
Adolfo Garcia sees space and advances. Adolfo Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.32
Jose Javier Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Mckinlay.
61.04
Enrique Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Bassedas. Tiziano Bassedas sees a break and surges forward. Tiziano Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Mauricio Menendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.49
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.20
Tiziano Bassedas knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto goes all the way! Frederico Prieto shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.38
Mauricio Villa knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Garcia. Adolfo Garcia knocks the ball forward to Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.49
Tiziano Bassedas makes a simple pass to Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.27
2-1Adolfo Garcia hacks Billy Mckinlay from behind! The referee calls over Adolfo Garcia and warns him to calm down! Billy Mckinlay gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.57
Tiziano Bassedas flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Malkowski. Tomek Malkowski whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Prieto. Frederico Prieto directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mauricio Menendez had no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
90.00
Tiziano Bassedas makes a simple pass to Diego Pantano. Diego Pantano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
34.8%
43.5%
21.7%
Scorers
| Luca Mora 23 Antonio Butragueno 28 | Frederico Prieto 61, 88 |