Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,174 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Compostela and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Compostela and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0Deportivo La Coruña start the match!
2.32
0-1Patricio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Colin James. Colin James whips in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.11
0-1Patricio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Dean Laver. Dean Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcelo Suárez who gathers it comfortably.
9.35
0-1Frederico Antunes knocks the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Dean Laver who brings the ball under control. Dean Laver lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Turek. Lars Turek makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.02
Lucien Njanka sees Martin Janes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Janes whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Njanka. With a superhuman jump, Lucien Njanka connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.30
Ottavio Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Merson who gathers it comfortably.
18.58
Felipe Diaz threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.58
Tjalle Heering advances with the ball. Tjalle Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ronnie Merson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.35
Alec Law flicks a high pass forward to Colin James who brings the ball under control. Colin James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kafoumba Zaré.
34.01
Colin Hendry sees Lucien Njanka in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lucien Njanka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Martin. Andres Martin plays a one-two with Martin Janes and rushes in on goal... Andres Martin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Merson with no chance!! Goal for Compostela!
38.25
Lucien Njanka flicks a high pass forward to Tjalle Heering who brings the ball under control. Tjalle Heering knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Merson who gathers it comfortably.
40.50
Vinicio E. Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ramos. Gabriel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Colin James collects the pass. Colin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.51
2-2Markus Klinsmann threads the ball through to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini flicks a high pass forward. Benjamín Cárdenas controls it well on his chest. Benjamín Cárdenas shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ronnie Merson.
44.53
2-2Benjamín Cárdenas takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Kafoumba Zaré tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The Compostela players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Compostela kick off and get the second half underway!
48.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Markus Klinsmann plays the ball forward to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Janes. Martin Janes knocks in a cross ball towards Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
53.31
With imagination, Markus Klinsmann plays the ball forward to Martin Janes. Martin Janes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ronnie Merson smothers it!
55.29
Frederico Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Pensalfini. Vinicio E. Pensalfini makes a probing pass to Lars Turek. Lars Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Colin James. Colin James finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.32
Gabriel Ramos pushes up the pitch. Gabriel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Marcelo Suárez!
59.36
2-2Ottavio Orlandini catches Alexandre Moreira on the ankles. Ottavio Orlandini is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Moreira runs off the knock.
60.52
2-2Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Alen Jarni replacing Vinicio E. Pensalfini and Juan-Carlos Kiko replacing Alec Law .
63.49
Lucien Njanka makes an attacking run forward. Lucien Njanka lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.06
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Gavin McCoist replacing Colin James .
78.10
Ottavio Orlandini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Benjamín Cárdenas. Benjamín Cárdenas flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Janes. Martin Janes whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
79.39
2-2Enrique Blanco receives the ball from a throw-in from Lucien Njanka. Enrique Blanco makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Alen Jarni.
83.48
Kafoumba Zaré flicks a high pass forward. Andres Martin collects the pass. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ronnie Merson gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
84.28
Colin Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Ferrer. Colin Hendry is shown the yellow card! Patricio Ferrer runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
29.1%
39.2%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Janes of Compostela |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcelo Suárez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Markus Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kafoumba Zaré (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Hendry (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Benjamín Cárdenas (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lucien Njanka (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ottavio Orlandini (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Enrique Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Janes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Andres Martin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tjalle Heering (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eric Amoah (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fernando Montero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Peters (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ronnie Merson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Ramos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Frederico Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vinicio E. Pensalfini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alec Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Felipe Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dean Laver (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Colin James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lars Turek (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alen Jarni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin McCoist (GK) | 6 | |