Match Report


Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña     CD LeganésCD Leganés
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Davide PastineD. Pastine66
G
captain1
G
68Stuart MatteoS. Matteo
Martin ErlerM. Erler73
D
2
D
69Titus KirklandT. Kirkland
Helder RegoH. Rego69
D
3
D
67Pedro PeiroP. Peiro
Edmundo GarridoE. Garrido69
D
4
D
65Fernando CastilloF. Castillo
Luis GaladamesL. Galadames68
D
5
M
67Julian CleggJ. Clegg
Alberto HerreroA. Herrero75
M
6
M
67Mervin GilchristM. Gilchrist
Serafim RaducioiuS. Raducioiu69
M
7
M
60Hugo DuranH. Duran
Carlos BravoC. Bravo75
A
8
M
58Morgan ParenteM. Parente
Antonio OrtizA. Ortiz65
A
9
A
75Alejandro ZamoraA. Zamora
Patrick PottsP. Potts63
A
10captain
A
68Jose OrtizJ. Ortiz
Giacomo BonnardG. Bonnard62
A
11
A
66Pedro GuardiolaP. Guardiola
 
Miguel NunezM. Nunez69
M
12
G
63Matjaz BinottoM. Binotto
Jocelyn El KhanchafJ. El Khanchaf67
M
13
A
61Sylvain FadigaS. Fadiga
James StoneJ. Stone67
M
14
A
59Fernando DuranF. Duran

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to CD Leganés. 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 CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mart’n  Sanz.


0.00
CD Leganés start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.54
Hugo Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Zamora and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Guardiola cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Davide Pastine manages to keep it out.
6.37
Serafim Raducioiu kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz shoots from long range. Stuart Matteo gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
8.23
Fernando Castillo threads a neat ball through to Hugo Duran. Hugo Duran knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Davide Pastine as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.42
It's a corner kick. Jose Ortiz kicks a low ball out wide. Carlos Bravo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
10.04
Hugo Duran clumsily knocks into Alberto Herrero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.58
Luis Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Guardiola. The referee calls over Luis Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Guardiola runs off the knock.
14.36
Edmundo Garrido knocks the ball forward to Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero passes the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stuart Matteo is on top of it.
18.21
With vision, Serafim Raducioiu plays the ball forward to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Ortiz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
20.47
Alberto Herrero hits a low pass to Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Castillo.
21.47
Edmundo Garrido clumsily knocks into Jose Ortiz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Ortiz runs off the knock.
24.00
Julian Clegg sees a break and surges forward. Julian Clegg shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Davide Pastine.
25.29
It's a corner kick. Jose Ortiz loops the ball in to towards the near post. Serafim Raducioiu reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.51
Pedro Peiro catches Carlos Bravo on the ankles. The referee brings Pedro Peiro to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Bravo runs off the knock.
33.04
Hugo Duran makes a probing pass to Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.51
Serafim Raducioiu plays the ball forward to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
38.44
Martin Erler darts forward. Martin Erler darts forward. Martin Erler lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.28
Serafim Raducioiu flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Bravo who brings the ball under control. Carlos Bravo shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
44.23
Edmundo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Serafim Raducioiu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Serafim Raducioiu threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Antonio Ortiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Stuart Matteo is on top of it.
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. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Sylvain Fadiga replacing Pedro Peiro, Matjaz Binotto replacing Fernando Castillo and Fernando Duran replacing Pedro Guardiola. The CD Leganés players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña start the second half!
48.01
With imagination, Luis Galadames laces a through ball forward to Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu threads a neat ball through to Giacomo Bonnard. Giacomo Bonnard whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Patrick Potts!
53.18
Serafim Raducioiu sees Carlos Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Bravo shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.57
Titus Kirkland barges into Giacomo Bonnard. The referee brings Titus Kirkland to one side and gives him a warning! Giacomo Bonnard runs off the knock.
59.27
Julian Clegg makes a probing pass to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.26
Helder Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Serafim Raducioiu. Serafim Raducioiu chips the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Bonnard. Giacomo Bonnard whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.54
Luis Galadames barges into Alejandro Zamora. The referee calls over Luis Galadames and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Alejandro Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.34
Sylvain Fadiga sees a break and surges forward. With a delightful solo run, Sylvain Fadiga stretches the opposition's defence. Sylvain Fadiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Zamora but he's offside!
66.58
Alberto Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Bravo. Carlos Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Kirkland.
67.04
Hugo Duran barges into Serafim Raducioiu. The referee brings Hugo Duran to one side and gives him a warning! Serafim Raducioiu stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.19
Serafim Raducioiu knocks the ball forward to Carlos Bravo. Carlos Bravo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matjaz Binotto.
77.16
Martin Erler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Herrero. Alberto Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Bravo. Carlos Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Potts. Patrick Potts directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
78.23
Hugo Duran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giacomo Bonnard.
81.50
Sylvain Fadiga arcs the ball upfield. Fernando Duran plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Ortiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fernando Duran muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
89.48
Alberto Herrero makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Bravo. Carlos Bravo connects with a diving header. Stuart Matteo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo La Coruña

CD Leganés
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
27.2%
45.7%
27.2%

Scorers
Patrick Potts 48
Carlos Bravo 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Serafim Raducioiu of Deportivo La Coruña

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

1.Stuart Matteo (GK)
7
2.Titus Kirkland (DEF)
5
3.Pedro Peiro (DEF)
5
4.Fernando Castillo (DEF)
6
5.Julian Clegg (MID)
6
6.Mervin Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Hugo Duran (MID)yellow card
6
8.Morgan Parente (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Zamora (ATT)
6
10.Jose Ortiz (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Guardiola (ATT)
6
 
12.Matjaz Binotto (GK)
6
13.Sylvain Fadiga (ATT)
6
14.Fernando Duran (ATT)
6