Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     GetafeGetafe
Jemba WimoJemba Wimo Waseem Aljaf Waseem Aljaf
Joonas LidstromJ. Lidstrom72
G
1
G
79Jocelyn VrielynckJ. Vrielynck
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan72
D
2
D
73Carl KingC. King
Bakary NetzerB. Netzer72
D
3
D
76Eduardo LozanoE. Lozano
Nicholas CraddockN. Craddock72
D
4
D
77Sveinn KjartanssonS. Kjartansson
Julian PichichiJ. Pichichi71
M
5
D
80Tomek BakT. Bak
Steffen StreichS. Streich68
M
6
M
78Tonino PiazzaT. Piazza
Oliver LindemannO. Lindemann80
M
captain7
M
82Tommy ScalesT. Scales
Linus HanssenL. Hanssen77
M
8
A
81Artur FernandesA. Fernandes
Tomas AlvesT. Alves70
A
9
A
75Romero P. SantosR. Santos
Thomas RubilT. Rubil76
A
10
A
80Rafael RomeroR. Romero
Adolfo RomanA. Roman70
A
11captain
A
84Raul TostadoR. Tostado
 
Pedro FerrerP. Ferrer63
D
12
A
76Vincenzo HoenessV. Hoeness
Ali PignolA. Pignol76
M
13
M
76Alfredo MarinA. Marin
Gregorio BlancoG. Blanco68
A
14
M
75Neil GrantN. Grant

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.


0.00
Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
2.29
Bakary Netzer flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Alves collects the pass. Showing composure, Tomas Alves plays the ball forward to Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil connects with a diving header but Jocelyn Vrielynck is on top of his game. Great save!
3.41
Linus Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rubil controls it well on his chest. Thomas Rubil knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vrielynck who gathers it comfortably.
4.23
Steffen Streich kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves connects with a diving header but somehow Jocelyn Vrielynck manages to keep it out.
12.20
Steffen Streich threads the ball through to Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi sees a break and surges forward. Julian Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Sveinn Kjartansson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
13.46
Julian Pichichi takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Bakary Netzer. Bakary Netzer heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Oliver Lindemann strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.03
Julian Pichichi sees Steffen Streich in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Streich makes a probing pass to Adolfo Roman but he's offside!
16.07
Tommy Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
20.43
Tommy Scales makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Scales knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
24.13
Tommy Scales makes a simple pass to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza shoots from long range but Joonas Lidstrom reads it well. Good keeping!
27.43
Eduardo Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Joonas Lidstrom gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
33.12
Bakary Netzer threads the ball through to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann passes the ball forward to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil cuts inside the box! Thomas Rubil looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Jocelyn Vrielynck is on top of it.
34.35
Nicholas Craddock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Hanssen. Linus Hanssen threads a neat ball through to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.42
Tomek Bak darts forward. Tomek Bak flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Scales who brings the ball under control. Tommy Scales shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.35
Nicholas Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Linus Hanssen collects the pass. Linus Hanssen kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
42.23
Oliver Lindemann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Lindemann shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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. Getafe also appear unchanged since the first half. The Getafe players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Getafe kick off the second half!
47.14
Eduardo Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales makes a simple pass to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza cuts inside the box! Tonino Piazza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Joonas Lidstrom is on top of it.
49.36
Carl King flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Without breaking stride, Tonino Piazza plays the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes plays a quick one-two with Tonino Piazza and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Artur Fernandes provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Joonas Lidstrom had no chance!! Goal for Getafe!
55.02
Oliver Lindemann plays the ball forward to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman makes a deft header but Jocelyn Vrielynck is on top of it.
57.26
Tonino Piazza makes a simple pass to Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero makes a deft header but is denied by Joonas Lidstrom. Excellent save.
59.06
Tonino Piazza barges into Steffen Streich. The referee calls over Tonino Piazza and warns him to calm down! Steffen Streich carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.04
Getafe have made a substitution with Vincenzo Hoeness replacing Raul Tostado .
61.05
Nicholas Craddock runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicholas Craddock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
63.05
Sveinn Kjartansson flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl King. Carl King makes a probing pass to Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos threads the ball through into the box. Vincenzo Hoeness comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.17
Tommy Scales threads the ball through to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
67.23
Tonino Piazza threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Joonas Lidstrom reads it well. Nice save!
69.55
Sveinn Kjartansson flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Scales makes a beautiful solo run. Tommy Scales whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Joonas Lidstrom. Excellent save.
71.31
With great vision, Tommy Scales plays the ball forward to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Joonas Lidstrom has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.34
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Alves who brings the ball under control. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vrielynck who gathers it comfortably.
77.23
Getafe have made a substitution with Alfredo Marin replacing Tonino Piazza .
78.28
Nicholas Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Linus Hanssen collects the pass. Linus Hanssen makes a beautiful solo run. Linus Hanssen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vrielynck who gathers it comfortably.
81.31
Steffen Streich makes a simple pass to Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.15
Thomas Rubil knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.34
Eduardo Lozano flicks a high pass forward to Tommy Scales who brings the ball under control. Tommy Scales threads the ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Joonas Lidstrom. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Getafe
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
12
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.1%
41.3%
32.6%

Scorers
Oliver Lindemann 42
Artur Fernandes 49
Rafael Romero 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joonas Lidstrom of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Joonas Lidstrom (GK)
9
2.Stuart Strachan (DEF)
6
3.Bakary Netzer (DEF)
6
4.Nicholas Craddock (DEF)
7
5.Julian Pichichi (MID)
6
6.Steffen Streich (MID)
6
7.Oliver Lindemann (MID)goal scored
8
8.Linus Hanssen (MID)
7
9.Tomas Alves (ATT)
6
10.Thomas Rubil (ATT)
6
11.Adolfo Roman (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Ferrer (DEF)
0
13.Ali Pignol (MID)
0
14.Gregorio Blanco (ATT)
0

1.Jocelyn Vrielynck (GK)
7
2.Carl King (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Lozano (DEF)
6
4.Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)
7
5.Tomek Bak (DEF)
6
6.Tonino Piazza (MID)
9
7.Tommy Scales (MID)
8
8.Artur Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Romero P. Santos (ATT)
6
10.Rafael Romero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Raul Tostado (ATT)
6
 
12.Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
6
13.Alfredo Marin (MID)
6
14.Neil Grant (MID)
0