Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 19,783 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Herrera.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Herrera.
0.00
Deportivo La Coruña start the match!
4.32
Felipe Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez threads a neat ball through to Luis Moutinho. Luis Moutinho plays a quick one-two with Roberto Lopez and rushes in on goal... Luis Moutinho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
12.55
Giorgio Monaco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vittorio Sulcis. Vittorio Sulcis hits a low pass to Laurent Abardonado. Laurent Abardonado makes a pass forward but Simon Sachs makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
16.47
Vittorio Sulcis advances with the ball. Vittorio Sulcis kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Lopez but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.11
Francisco Butragueno makes a probing pass to Cor Hofland. Cor Hofland makes an attacking run forward. Cor Hofland knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.47
Luis Moutinho catches Jose Camacho on the ankles. The referee brings Luis Moutinho to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.51
Roberto Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Sachs. Simon Sachs plays a one-two with Luis Moutinho and advances towards the goal... Simon Sachs tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Fernando Diaz.
32.52
Francisco Butragueno threads the ball through to Simon Schneider. Simon Schneider plays a one-two with Humphrey Molendijk and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Simon Schneider provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
34.15
Donny Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Abardonado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Laurent Abardonado threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luis Moutinho. Luis Moutinho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Francisco Butragueno steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
36.45
Jose Fortes Dominguez plays a long ball forward. Jose Camacho plays a scrappy one-two with Humphrey Molendijk and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Camacho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Oscar Gonzalez is on top of his game. Great save!
40.22
From the throw-in, Colin Hopkin picks out Donny Bakkati. Donny Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. Vittorio Sulcis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vittorio Sulcis shoots from long range but somehow Fernando Diaz manages to keep it out.
42.42
Vittorio Sulcis threads the ball through to Simon Sachs. With some swift thinking, Simon Sachs plays the ball forward to Stephen Law who has made a great run into the box. Stephen Law comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Celta Vigo kick off and get the second half underway!
48.33
Frederico Marquez makes a probing pass to Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Monaco.
51.01
Colin Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vittorio Sulcis. Vittorio Sulcis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Moutinho. Luis Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.58
David Telfer brings the ball forward. David Telfer makes an attacking run forward. David Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
54.19
Colin Hopkin hits a low pass to Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
57.20
From the throw-in, Luis Moutinho picks out Roberto Lopez. Roberto Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Sachs. Simon Sachs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Simon Sachs!
61.48
Jose Fortes Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Simon Schneider. Simon Schneider flicks a high pass forward to Humphrey Molendijk who brings the ball under control. Humphrey Molendijk tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
63.51
Vittorio Sulcis sees Simon Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Sachs cuts inside the box! Simon Sachs comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.48
Luis Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Simon Sachs. Simon Sachs controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Luis Moutinho through on goal. Luis Moutinho tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Fernando Diaz. Excellent save.
69.54
Donny Bakkati barges into Simon Schneider. Donny Bakkati is given a warning by the referee! Simon Schneider runs off the knock.
77.59
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Rodolfo Zamora replacing Donny Bakkati .
83.07
Giorgio Monaco catches Romero P. Hierro on the ankles. The referee brings Giorgio Monaco to one side and gives him a warning! Romero P. Hierro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.40
Colin Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Luis Moutinho who takes it down. Luis Moutinho passes the ball forward to Laurent Abardonado. Laurent Abardonado shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.47
Deportivo La Coruña are in full control of this game.
89.42
Roberto Lopez decides to run forward with the ball. With fabulous imagination, Roberto Lopez plays the ball forward to Luis Moutinho. Luis Moutinho makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Simon Sachs. Cor Hofland clumsily knocks into Simon Sachs. Simon Sachs appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
21.7%
47.8%
30.4%
Scorers
| Luis Moutinho 4 Simon Sachs 57, 64 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Sachs of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Gonzalez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Colin Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Giorgio Monaco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Donny Bakkati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vittorio Sulcis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Lopez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Luis Moutinho (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Laurent Abardonado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Sachs (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Rodolfo Zamora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Anthony Izzet (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Vicente (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Diaz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Enrique Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Telfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Butragueno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Marquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simon Schneider (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Hierro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Cor Hofland (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Camacho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Humphrey Molendijk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Elena Hierro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Blanco (ATT) | 0 | |












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