Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
2.11
1-0Aki Fonselius knocks the ball forward to Arturo Campos. Arturo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Pascual. Julian Pascual heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Ade Aliyu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.50
1-0Gabriel Moya flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Campos. Arturo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.31
Aki Fonselius makes a beautiful solo run. Aki Fonselius whips in a cross ball towards Lorenzo Vignaroli. Lorenzo Vignaroli flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Ade Aliyu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.05
2-0Andres Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Bernard Song. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bernard Song hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.54
2-0Andres Menendez hacks Bernard Song from behind! The referee calls over Andres Menendez and warns him to calm down! Bernard Song stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.46
2-0Hugo Lawal sees space and advances. Hugo Lawal shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Piotr Wilimowski.
32.25
2-0Andres Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Vignaroli. Lorenzo Vignaroli shoots from distance but it flies wide!
33.21
Leonardo Cruz makes a simple pass to Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.47
Leonardo Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Piotr Wilimowski!
36.41
António Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Moya. Gabriel Moya flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Campos. Arturo Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lorenzo Vignaroli. Lorenzo Vignaroli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.42
Yuriy Donenko kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cruz. Leonardo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Scott Davidson. Scott Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.12
Sotiris Vellidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.23
Leonardo Cruz catches Ricardo Rey on the ankles. The referee calls over Leonardo Cruz and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
48.12
Sotiris Vellidis sees a break and surges forward. Sotiris Vellidis shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.51
Aki Fonselius kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Campos. Arturo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
Aki Fonselius threads the ball through to Arturo Campos. Arturo Campos whips in a cross ball towards Julian Pascual. Julian Pascual heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.20
Hugo Lawal sees space and advances. Hugo Lawal finds some space and shoots from distance. Piotr Wilimowski easily smothers it.
63.21
Sotiris Vellidis brings the ball forward. Sotiris Vellidis finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Piotr Wilimowski manages to keep it out.
65.01
Hugo Lawal takes it forward alone. Hugo Lawal knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Joseph. Wayne Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
66.18
Leonardo Cruz makes a beautiful solo run. Leonardo Cruz goes all the way! Leonardo Cruz tries a spectacular strike. Leonardo Cruz scores for Valencia!!
75.01
Bernard Song clumsily knocks into Andres Menendez. The referee calls over Bernard Song and shows him a yellow card! Andres Menendez runs off the knock.
79.47
Bernard Song knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Diez. Mauricio Diez shoots from outside the area but somehow Piotr Wilimowski manages to keep it out.
81.43
António Barbosa barges into Scott Davidson. The referee calls over António Barbosa and warns him to calm down! Scott Davidson runs off the knock.
83.13
Hugo Lawal barges into Andres Menendez. The referee calls over Hugo Lawal and shows him a yellow card! Andres Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.50
Andres Menendez hacks Bernard Song from behind! The referee calls over Andres Menendez again and warns him to calm down! Bernard Song stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.26
Aki Fonselius deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Vignaroli. Lorenzo Vignaroli makes a probing pass to Julian Pascual. Julian Pascual shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.24
António Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Menendez. Andres Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pascual. Julian Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
27.6%
48.7%
23.7%
Scorers
| Julian Pascual 2, 55, 85 Lorenzo Vignaroli 20 | Leonardo Cruz 66 |