Match Report


SalamancaSalamanca     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Norman NaylorN. Naylor67
G
1
G
72Ronnie MersonR. Merson
Pedro MoyaP. Moya66
D
2
D
75Gabriel RamosG. Ramos
Eric ZickE. Zick58
D
3
D
70Frederico AntunesF. Antunes
Fernando RomeroF. Romero53
D
4
D
70Vinicio E. PensalfiniV. Pensalfini
Arturo MarcosA. Marcos49
D
5
M
79Alexandre MoreiraA. Moreira
Julian MarcosJ. Marcos74
M
6
M
74Patricio FerrerP. Ferrer
Martin VicenteM. Vicente69
M
captain7captain
M
70Alec LawA. Law
Brian DixonB. Dixon66
M
8
M
67Felipe DiazF. Diaz
Jose Javier CamposJ. Campos73
A
9
A
77Dean LaverD. Laver
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan73
A
10
A
77Colin JamesC. James
Arturo NavarroA. Navarro60
A
11
A
75Lars TurekL. Turek
 
Frederic CarlierF. Carlier60
A
12
A
71Alen JarniA. Jarni
Arno MüllerA. Müller60
M
13
D
68Juan-Carlos KikoJ. Kiko
Dino CodognolaD. Codognola59
M
14
G
66Gavin McCoistG. McCoist

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 15,800 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.


0.00
The first half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
2.21
Gabriel Ramos threads the ball through to Alexandre Moreira. Alexandre Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Colin James collects the pass. Colin James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
4.09
Patricio Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Alec Law who takes it down. Alec Law lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Norman Naylor manages to gather it.
6.24
Brian Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Javier Campos shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
10.41
Fernando Romero hacks Lars Turek from behind! The referee warns Fernando Romero to calm down! Lars Turek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.56
Alexandre Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Lars Turek comfortably collects the pass. Lars Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz powers a header at goal. Felipe Diaz scores for Deportivo La Coruña!!
15.18
Julian Marcos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Marcos makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Campos but he's offside!
18.04
Julian Marcos hacks Dean Laver from behind! The referee brings Julian Marcos to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Laver runs off the knock.
21.12
Fernando Romero clumsily knocks into Alexandre Moreira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Moreira runs off the knock.
22.58
Arturo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Martin Vicente easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Vicente shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.09
Seeing Brian Dixon's run, Julian Marcos quickly throws the ball into his path. Brian Dixon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
26.44
Frederico Antunes hits a low pass to Felipe Diaz. With some swift thinking, Felipe Diaz plays the ball forward to Lars Turek. Lars Turek lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Laver. Dean Laver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Norman Naylor comfortably picks it out of the air!
32.09
Alec Law makes an attacking run forward. Alec Law whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Diaz. Felipe Diaz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.43
Fernando Romero sees Brian Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente shoots from distance but somehow Ronnie Merson manages to keep it out.
40.01
Alec Law threads a neat ball through to Lars Turek. Lars Turek knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.42
Pedro Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente threads the ball through to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Campos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Salamanca kick off!
48.51
Martin Vicente flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Navarro who brings the ball under control. Arturo Navarro advances inside the box! Arturo Navarro rockets a shot on goal. Ronnie Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.03
Eric Zick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Moya. Pedro Moya flicks a high pass forward to Martin Vicente who brings the ball under control. Martin Vicente skips past Vinicio E. Pensalfini! Martin Vicente rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.42
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Alen Jarni replacing Vinicio E. Pensalfini and Juan-Carlos Kiko replacing Alec Law .
63.15
Brian Dixon makes a simple pass to Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.31
Callum Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos rushes past Alen Jarni! Jose Javier Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.46
Martin Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Navarro collects the pass. Arturo Navarro deftly passes the ball to Martin Vicente, releasing him through on goal. Martin Vicente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ronnie Merson with no chance!! Goal for Salamanca!
77.48
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Gavin McCoist replacing Colin James .
81.25
Fernando Romero threads the ball through to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos deftly passes the ball to Callum Sullivan, releasing him through on goal. Callum Sullivan tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Ronnie Merson. Excellent save.
84.22
Fernando Romero flicks a high pass forward. Martin Vicente collects the pass. Martin Vicente shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.33
Alen Jarni passes the ball forward to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Laver. Dean Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Zick.
87.31
Gabriel Ramos surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin McCoist. Gavin McCoist makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
90.00
Julian Marcos threads a neat ball through to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Salamanca

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers
Arturo Navarro 49
Martin Vicente 53, 71
Felipe Diaz 13, 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Vicente of Salamanca

Match Ratings
1.Norman Naylor (GK)
6
2.Pedro Moya (DEF)
7
3.Eric Zick (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Romero (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Arturo Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Julian Marcos (MID)
6
7.Martin Vicente (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Brian Dixon (MID)
6
9.Jose Javier Campos (ATT)
6
10.Callum Sullivan (ATT)
6
11.Arturo Navarro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
0
13.Arno Müller (MID)
0
14.Dino Codognola (MID)
0

1.Ronnie Merson (GK)
6
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)
6
7.Alec Law (MID)
7
8.Felipe Diaz (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Dean Laver (ATT)
6
10.Colin James (ATT)
6
11.Lars Turek (ATT)
6
 
12.Alen Jarni (ATT)
6
13.Juan-Carlos Kiko (DEF)
6
14.Gavin McCoist (GK)
6