Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol
Computer Player Computer Player Will Sully Will Sully
Chris RoyceC. Royce71
G
1
G
81Bonaventure ManfrediniB. Manfredini
Ferry RedekerF. Redeker72
D
2
D
76Samuel VarelaS. Varela
Rafael GarridoR. Garrido70
D
3
D
81Colin McGroryC. McGrory
Rodolfo VidalR. Vidal63
D
4
D
77Peter MadridP. Madrid
Juan PerezJ. Perez60
D
5
D
74Elena BarkeroE. Barkero
Jacob WinterburnJ. Winterburn77
M
captain6
M
80Frederic VanderF. Vander
Francisco CamachoF. Camacho77
M
7captain
M
88Enrique CamineroE. Caminero
Gianfranco PagliariniG. Pagliarini70
M
8
M
83Graham HallG. Hall
Andre BentoA. Bento80
A
9
A
76Daniel VianaD. Viana
Felipe GuerreroF. Guerrero72
A
10
A
79Samuele PecorariS. Pecorari
Wagneau BouissetW. Bouisset70
A
11
A
79Henning HaalandH. Haaland
 
Gavin ShawG. Shaw69
A
12
D
76Julian MoyaJ. Moya
Juan GutierrezJ. Gutierrez67
M
13
M
84Jose MarcelinoJ. Marcelino
Antonio MarinA. Marin66
M
14
A
73Gustavo Enrique SamuelG. Samuel

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to RCD Espanyol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
4.22
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Vander collects the pass. Frederic Vander controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Chris Royce easily smothers it!
6.32
Ferry Redeker comes in with a late challenge on Graham Hall. The referee calls over Ferry Redeker and shows him a yellow card! Graham Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.35
Jacob Winterburn runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jacob Winterburn plays a scrappy one-two with Wagneau Bouisset and advances towards the goal... Jacob Winterburn comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jacob Winterburn!
27.15
Enrique Caminero decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Caminero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Royce who gathers it comfortably.
30.53
Colin McGrory hacks Francisco Camacho from behind! The referee brings Colin McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.49
Enrique Caminero barges into Francisco Camacho. The referee calls over Enrique Caminero and warns him to calm down! Francisco Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.51
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland collects the pass. Henning Haaland shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
40.39
Enrique Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Viana controls it well on his chest. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Hall. Graham Hall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Chris Royce. Excellent save.
42.15
Jacob Winterburn clumsily knocks into Graham Hall. Jacob Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Graham Hall 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. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Jose Marcelino replacing Graham Hall. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
49.55
Francisco Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Bento. Andre Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero powers a header at goal but somehow Bonaventure Manfredini manages to keep it out.
51.24
Jacob Winterburn flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Pagliarini. Gianfranco Pagliarini knocks the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.19
Francisco Camacho knocks the ball forward to Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.33
Frederic Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero heads the ball goalwards. Chris Royce didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.50
Frederic Vander passes the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Ferry Redeker. Excellent block.
59.19
Colin McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Caminero sees Daniel Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Viana makes a great pass forward. Enrique Caminero sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
60.44
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Julian Moya replacing Peter Madrid .
65.39
Francisco Camacho darts forward. Francisco Camacho shoots from distance. Solid save from Bonaventure Manfredini.
66.10
Jacob Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Pagliarini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gianfranco Pagliarini chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
69.29
Julian Moya clumsily knocks into Gianfranco Pagliarini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gianfranco Pagliarini runs off the knock.
72.21
Rafael Garrido comes in with a late challenge on Samuele Pecorari. The referee calls over Rafael Garrido and warns him to calm down! Samuele Pecorari stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.13
Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Vidal.
78.23
Rodolfo Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Winterburn. Jacob Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
83.31
Henning Haaland comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Garrido. Henning Haaland is warned by the referee! Rafael Garrido runs off the knock.
84.07
Rafael Garrido makes a simple pass to Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wagneau Bouisset. Wagneau Bouisset shoots from long range but is denied by Bonaventure Manfredini. Excellent save.
87.14
Elena Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Vander controls it well on his chest. Frederic Vander hits a low pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino makes a convincing header. The keeper, Chris Royce, sees it late!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

RCD Espanyol
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
25%
46.2%
28.7%

Scorers
Jacob Winterburn 12
Wagneau Bouisset 51
Jose Marcelino 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wagneau Bouisset of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings