Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 20,918 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña kick off the first half!
2.05
0-0Rafael Alvarez threads the ball through to Ted Huard. Ted Huard whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.07
0-0Vinicio E. Pensalfini sees Colin James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.18
0-0Colin James comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Caballero. Colin James is warned by the referee! Rafael Caballero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.02
0-1With great vision, Frederico Antunes plays the ball forward to Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira passes the ball forward to Colin James. Colin James tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin James!
16.27
Patricio Ferrer takes it forward alone. Patricio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin James. Colin James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan-Carlos Sanz.
21.43
0-1Deportivo La Coruña are dictating the run of play here today.
22.14
0-1Pablo Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ronnie Merson manages to gather it.
26.38
0-1Juan-Carlos Sanz catches Felipe Diaz on the ankles. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Sanz to one side and gives him a warning! Felipe Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.05
Felipe Diaz makes a beautiful solo run. Felipe Diaz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Menendez.
34.02
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Claudio Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. With a superhuman jump, Ted Huard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Ronnie Merson.
38.03
Juan-Carlos Sanz hacks Alexandre Moreira from behind! The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Sanz again and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.38
Pablo Zubizarreta receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan-Carlos Sanz. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Ted Huard who takes it down. Ted Huard shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.24
Pablo Zubizarreta hits a low pass to Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.04
0-1Pablo Zubizarreta catches Alec Law on the ankles. Pablo Zubizarreta is shown the yellow card! Alec Law runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.30
With vision, Alec Law laces a weighted ball forward to Colin James. Colin James edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Colin James provides some space. He shoots at goal. Leonardo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
49.54
With a delightful solo run, Lars Turek stretches the opposition's defence. Lars Turek shoots from long range. Leonardo Guerrero comfortably gets down and covers it.
51.58
Rafael Caballero hits a low pass to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who gracefully takes it down. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Ronnie Merson.
54.48
Lars Turek chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Laver. Dean Laver whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
55.48
Miguel Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pichichi collects the pass. Claudio Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ronnie Merson had no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
60.16
1-1Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Alen Jarni replacing Vinicio E. Pensalfini and Juan-Carlos Kiko replacing Alec Law .
61.18
1-1Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Ted Huard controls it well on his chest. Ted Huard edges inside the box! Ted Huard shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Juan-Carlos Kiko.
62.48
1-1It's a corner kick. Claudio Pichichi kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Roberto Oshadogan tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
67.06
Patricio Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Dean Laver. Dean Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.40
Juan-Carlos Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
77.16
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Gavin McCoist replacing Colin James .
79.19
Miguel Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ronnie Merson is on top of his game. Good keeping!
83.52
Miguel Gomez makes a probing pass to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who gracefully takes it down. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. With a superhuman jump, Ted Huard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.22
With some swift thinking, Pablo Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Ronnie Merson. Excellent save.
89.09
Juan-Carlos Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Ted Huard. Ted Huard knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
28.2%
49.3%
22.5%
Scorers
| Claudio Pichichi 55, 89 Ted Huard 84 | Colin James 12 Patricio Ferrer 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Pichichi of Union Las Palmas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Guerrero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Leon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pedro Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan-Carlos Sanz (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Pablo Zubizarreta (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Claudio Pichichi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Rafael Alvarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ted Huard (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Roberto Oshadogan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Nunez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Rodriquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronnie Merson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vinicio E. Pensalfini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Ferrer (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Alec Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Colin James (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Lars Turek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alen Jarni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin McCoist (GK) | 6 | |