Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     Real MadridReal Madrid
Jemba WimoJemba Wimo Olly Martin Olly Martin
Joonas LidstromJ. Lidstrom72
G
1
G
80Douglas WilsonD. Wilson
Stuart StrachanS. Strachan72
D
2
D
78Modeste OlembéM. Olembé
Bakary NetzerB. Netzer72
D
3
D
81Roberto GentoR. Gento
Nicholas CraddockN. Craddock72
D
4
D
81Don HansenD. Hansen
Ali PignolA. Pignol76
M
5
D
79Ernesto MartinezE. Martinez
Steffen StreichS. Streich68
M
6
M
83Luis MarquesL. Marques
Oliver LindemannO. Lindemann80
M
captain7captain
M
81Eugenio MartinezE. Martinez
Linus HanssenL. Hanssen77
M
8
M
80Hugo IglesiasH. Iglesias
Tomas AlvesT. Alves70
A
9
A
83Daishin WatanabeD. Watanabe
Thomas RubilT. Rubil76
A
10
A
77Richard KalacR. Kalac
Adolfo RomanA. Roman70
A
11
A
75Alberto AlonsoA. Alonso
 
Pedro FerrerP. Ferrer63
D
12
D
77Godwin OlisehG. Oliseh
Julian PichichiJ. Pichichi71
M
13
M
85Alfredo RomanA. Roman
Gregorio BlancoG. Blanco68
A
14
A
83Juan TorresJ. Torres

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 19,427 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid get the match underway!
3.19
Eugenio Martinez sees Richard Kalac in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Kalac shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
9.59
Linus Hanssen flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Rubil who takes it down. Thomas Rubil lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.50
Roberto Gento threads a neat ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Alonso who takes it down. Alberto Alonso plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Kalac and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alberto Alonso rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.21
Don Hansen passes the ball forward to Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias makes a simple pass to Luis Marques. Luis Marques shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Joonas Lidstrom.
26.07
Adolfo Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Thomas Rubil through on goal. Thomas Rubil side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Roberto Gento.
30.55
Oliver Lindemann makes an attacking run forward. Oliver Lindemann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Marques.
32.32
Oliver Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Douglas Wilson!
34.41
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Linus Hanssen controls it well on his chest. Linus Hanssen flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Alves collects the pass. Tomas Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Oliver Lindemann scores for Deportivo La Coruña!! That brings them back into the game!
38.01
Thomas Rubil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.19
Bakary Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Lindemann. Oliver Lindemann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oliver Lindemann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Gento.
42.19
Modeste Olembé pushes mid-way up the pitch. Modeste Olembé threads a neat ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Joonas Lidstrom.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Ali Pignol sees Adolfo Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Roman cuts inside the box! Adolfo Roman strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!
48.42
Stuart Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Iglesias. Stuart Strachan is shown the yellow card! Hugo Iglesias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.30
Nicholas Craddock flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Strachan who brings the ball under control. Stuart Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Modeste Olembé.
55.48
Bakary Netzer catches Daishin Watanabe on the ankles. The referee brings Bakary Netzer to one side and gives him a warning! Daishin Watanabe runs off the knock.
60.16
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Roman replacing Eugenio Martinez and Juan Torres replacing Richard Kalac .
63.31
Luis Marques threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Strachan.
67.57
Steffen Streich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.53
Steffen Streich makes an attacking run forward. Steffen Streich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Linus Hanssen but he's offside!
72.05
Juan Torres barges into Stuart Strachan. The referee calls over Juan Torres and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.08
Steffen Streich clumsily knocks into Roberto Gento. Steffen Streich is shown the yellow card! Roberto Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.31
Steffen Streich threads a neat ball through to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
85.52
Hugo Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres skips past Nicholas Craddock! Some good footwork from Juan Torres provides some space. He shoots at goal but Joonas Lidstrom reads it well. Great save!
90.00
Tomas Alves decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Alves whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. With a superhuman jump, Adolfo Roman connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Douglas Wilson!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Real Madrid
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%

Scorers
Oliver Lindemann 34
Alberto Alonso 17

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Lindemann of Deportivo La Coruña

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

1.Douglas Wilson (GK)
7
2.Modeste Olembé (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Gento (DEF)
6
4.Don Hansen (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
6.Luis Marques (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
6
8.Hugo Iglesias (MID)
6
9.Daishin Watanabe (ATT)
6
10.Richard Kalac (ATT)
7
11.Alberto Alonso (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
0
13.Alfredo Roman (MID)
6
14.Juan Torres (ATT)yellow card
6