Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Davide PastineD. Pastine66
G
captain1
G
63Antonio CamineroA. Caminero
Martin ErlerM. Erler73
D
2
D
73Jose RuizJ. Ruiz
Helder RegoH. Rego69
D
3
D
70Felipe PardoF. Pardo
Edmundo GarridoE. Garrido69
D
4
D
67Leonardo Guerrero LopezL. Guerrero Lopez
Luis GaladamesL. Galadames68
D
5
D
64Mohamed VencelM. Vencel
Alberto HerreroA. Herrero75
M
6
D
57Andre FariaA. Faria
Serafim RaducioiuS. Raducioiu69
M
7
M
67Ivan VergesI. Verges
Carlos BravoC. Bravo75
A
8
M
62Rodolfo BlancoR. Blanco
Antonio OrtizA. Ortiz65
A
9
A
72Albert FerrerA. Ferrer
Patrick PottsP. Potts63
A
10captain
A
64Fernando PichichiF. Pichichi
Giacomo BonnardG. Bonnard62
A
11
A
63Ricardo MedinaR. Medina
 
Miguel NunezM. Nunez69
M
12
M
62Victor HierroV. Hierro
Jocelyn El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf67
M
13
G
61Jose SuarezJ. Suarez
James StoneJ. Stone67
M
14
M
58Leon HeubachL. Heubach

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Sanz.


0.00
The first half starts with Deportivo La Coruña kicking off!
2.13
Helder Rego threads a neat ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu hits a low pass to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts whips in a cross ball towards Giacomo Bonnard. Giacomo Bonnard flicks the ball with his head. Antonio Caminero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
4.12
Serafim Raducioiu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ruiz.
6.06
Serafim Raducioiu hits a low pass to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
9.29
Alberto Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Bravo controls it well on his chest. Carlos Bravo shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Antonio Caminero.
10.01
Corner kick to Deportivo La Coruña. Serafim Raducioiu chips it to the near post. Mohamed Vencel jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
14.20
Rodolfo Blanco makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
18.55
Rodolfo Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Blanco knocks the ball forward, putting Albert Ferrer through on goal. Edmundo Garrido catches Albert Ferrer on the ankles. Albert Ferrer appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
30.47
Alberto Herrero threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ruiz.
33.38
Rodolfo Blanco threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.09
Andre Faria comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Bravo. The referee calls over Andre Faria and warns him to calm down! Carlos Bravo stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.25
Alberto Herrero makes a simple pass to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Bravo. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Bravo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
44.03
Helder Rego flicks a high pass forward. Serafim Raducioiu collects the pass. Serafim Raducioiu makes a simple pass to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Bravo. Carlos Bravo makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Antonio Caminero had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Helder Rego threads a neat ball through to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Pardo.
49.46
Serafim Raducioiu makes a beautiful solo run. Serafim Raducioiu flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Bravo. Some silky footwork from Carlos Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
53.45
Serafim Raducioiu takes a long throw-in. Alberto Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giacomo Bonnard. Giacomo Bonnard knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ruiz.
57.27
Serafim Raducioiu threads a neat ball through to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts makes a simple pass, allowing Carlos Bravo to run into the box. Carlos Bravo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonio Caminero with no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
60.18
Serafim Raducioiu surges forward with the ball. Serafim Raducioiu makes a simple pass, allowing Antonio Ortiz to run into the box. Antonio Ortiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.20
Ivan Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks the ball forward, putting Ricardo Medina through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Ricardo Medina provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.52
Jose Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Blanco who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Blanco makes a simple pass to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer plays a one-two with Ricardo Medina and advances towards the goal... Albert Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.16
Alberto Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Giacomo Bonnard who takes it down. Giacomo Bonnard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.07
Ivan Verges sees Fernando Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Medina. With a superhuman jump, Ricardo Medina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.05
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez sees Rodolfo Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Blanco passes the ball forward to Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Medina. Some silky footwork from Ricardo Medina provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.53
Helder Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Bravo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.40
Jose Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Medina. Ricardo Medina advances inside the box! Ricardo Medina comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but Davide Pastine is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

Málaga
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
29.1%
40.5%
30.4%

Scorers
Carlos Bravo 44, 57
Antonio Ortiz 60, 84
Ricardo Medina 67
Albert Ferrer 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Bravo of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Davide Pastine (GK)
6
2.Martin Erler (DEF)
6
3.Helder Rego (DEF)
7
4.Edmundo Garrido (DEF)
6
5.Luis Galadames (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Herrero (MID)
6
7.Serafim Raducioiu (MID)
8
8.Carlos Bravo (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Antonio Ortiz (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Patrick Potts (ATT)
6
11.Giacomo Bonnard (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
13.Jocelyn El Khanchaf (MID)
0
14.James Stone (MID)
0

1.Antonio Caminero (GK)
6
2.Jose Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5.Mohamed Vencel (DEF)
6
6.Andre Faria (DEF)
5
7.Ivan Verges (MID)
6
8.Rodolfo Blanco (MID)
7
9.Albert Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Fernando Pichichi (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Medina (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Victor Hierro (MID)
0
13.Jose Suarez (GK)
0
14.Leon Heubach (MID)
0