Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Chris RoyceC. Royce71
G
1
G
60Daniel José MariD. José Mari
Ferry RedekerF. Redeker72
D
2
D
82Samuel SousaS. Sousa
Rafael GarridoR. Garrido70
D
3
D
66Brian GilchristB. Gilchrist
Rodolfo VidalR. Vidal63
D
4captain
D
66Omer CarltonO. Carlton
Juan PerezJ. Perez60
D
5
D
62Luis DelgadoL. Delgado
Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn77
M
captain6
M
74Rafael IbanezR. Ibanez
Francisco CamachoF. Camacho77
M
7
M
61Patricio ReyP. Rey
Gianfranco PagliariniG. Pagliarini70
M
8
M
56Guillermo VelascoG. Velasco
Andre BentoA. Bento80
A
9
A
68Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor
Felipe GuerreroF. Guerrero72
A
10
A
67Edgar VarelaE. Varela
Wagneau BouissetW. Bouisset70
A
11
A
65Abdelmalek ArribagéA. Arribagé
 
Gavin ShawG. Shaw69
A
12
A
63Steve MacleanS. Maclean
Juan GutierrezJ. Gutierrez67
M
13
A
58Gabriel MunozG. Munoz
Antonio MarinA. Marin66
M
14
G
58Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 16,621 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
Union Las Palmas kick off and get the match underway!
3.45
Ferry Redeker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
8.51
Samuel Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Omer Carlton who takes it down. Omer Carlton kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor makes a great pass forward. Abdelmalek Arribagé runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.56
Rafael Garrido knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho threads a neat ball through to Andre Bento. Andre Bento shoots from outside the area but is denied by Daniel José Mari. Excellent save.
15.53
Without breaking stride, Rodolfo Vidal plays the ball forward to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Pagliarini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Pagliarini shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.59
Guillermo Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.45
Guillermo Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Garrido.
24.37
Brian Gilchrist gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Edgar Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Arribagé. Abdelmalek Arribagé beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Chris Royce. What a great pair of hands!
27.48
Rodolfo Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Rodolfo Vidal laces a through ball forward to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Daniel José Mari!
28.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Patricio Rey plays the ball forward to Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez makes a probing pass between the defence to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.40
Rafael Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Bento. Andre Bento shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.39
Francisco Camacho threads the ball through to Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Delgado.
40.36
Jacob Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Gilchrist.
42.32
Francisco Camacho makes a simple pass to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Andre Bento. Andre Bento makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña start the second half!
47.47
Juan Perez flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Winterburn who takes it down. Jacob Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Camacho controls it well on his chest. Francisco Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
51.55
Felipe Guerrero catches Brian Gilchrist on the ankles. Felipe Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Brian Gilchrist runs off the knock.
51.55
Deportivo La Coruña are in full control of this game.
59.42
Rafael Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Velasco. Guillermo Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
Samuel Sousa hacks Andre Bento from behind! Samuel Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Andre Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.44
Francisco Camacho runs up as Jacob Winterburn takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Francisco Camacho brings the ball forward. Francisco Camacho edges inside the box! Francisco Camacho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.48
Jacob Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho makes a defence splitting pass to Andre Bento. Andre Bento side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.34
Omer Carlton hacks Wagneau Bouisset from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wagneau Bouisset stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.36
Jacob Winterburn threads the ball through to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset plays a one-two with Felipe Guerrero and advances towards the goal... Wagneau Bouisset looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
89.42
Rafael Garrido knocks the ball forward to Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn hits a low pass to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Guillermo Velasco knocks the ball forward to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.6%
32.4%
Play Area
24.3%
41.9%
33.8%

Scorers
Andre Bento 34, 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andre Bento of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings