Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Adolfo ReyesA. Reyes63
G
1
G
58Martin MolinaM. Molina
Carlos GomezC. Gomez64
D
2
D
65Callum YoungC. Young
Alfredo VazquezA. Vazquez62
D
3captain
D
61Neil UpsonN. Upson
Generoso De IccoG. De Icco61
D
4
D
60Roberto VelascoR. Velasco
Arturo RodriquezA. Rodriquez60
M
5
D
59Philipp BeckmannP. Beckmann
Alberto FerrerA. Ferrer55
M
captain6
M
70Eduardo PascualE. Pascual
Juan-Carlos CruzJ. Cruz52
M
7
M
65Billy HendersonB. Henderson
Diogo ValenteD. Valente47
M
8
M
60Claudio CortesC. Cortes
Scott HutchisonS. Hutchison68
A
9
A
63Simon WallnerS. Wallner
Fernando SantosF. Santos64
A
10
A
60Scott YoungS. Young
Alex McCoistA. McCoist57
A
11
A
59Claudio LeonC. Leon
 
Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer62
G
12
A
58Abel CarvalhoA. Carvalho
Oscar CarcedoO. Carcedo61
D
13
G
57Nicolas KuzorraN. Kuzorra
Moritz OuindiM. Ouindi60
D
14
D
53Ricardo CrespoR. Crespo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 9,419 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Guardiola.


0.00
The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
2.18
Without breaking stride, Eduardo Pascual plays the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Reyes who gathers it comfortably.
9.21
Alberto Ferrer advances with the ball. Alberto Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.24
Billy Henderson sees a break and surges forward. Billy Henderson knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Adolfo Reyes had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
18.27
Eduardo Pascual threads the ball through to Scott Young. Scott Young whips in a cross ball towards Simon Wallner. With a superhuman jump, Simon Wallner connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Adolfo Reyes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.55
Claudio Cortes sees space and advances. Claudio Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.54
Claudio Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Generoso De Icco.
27.54
Eduardo Pascual makes a simple pass to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner whips in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young makes a looping header on goal. Adolfo Reyes easily punches it away to safety.
28.47
Eduardo Pascual takes a short throw-in bringing Billy Henderson into play. Billy Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Simon Wallner who takes it down. Simon Wallner shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.58
Alfredo Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Alex McCoist controls it well on his chest. Alex McCoist plays a one-two with Fernando Santos and advances towards the goal... Alex McCoist comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It curls slightly but Martin Molina manages to gather it comfortably.
33.29
Carlos Gomez sees Alberto Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Alberto Ferrer plays the ball forward to Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Velasco.
38.13
Neil Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Henderson. Billy Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Simon Wallner holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Wallner shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
39.15
Billy Henderson flicks a high pass forward to Simon Wallner who brings the ball under control. Simon Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Young. Scott Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Adolfo Reyes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Arturo Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Alex McCoist controls it well on his chest. Alex McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Upson.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Espanyol players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
Carlos Gomez clumsily knocks into Claudio Cortes. Carlos Gomez is warned by the referee! Claudio Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.53
Juan-Carlos Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison shoots from long range but somehow Martin Molina manages to keep it out.
51.04
Roberto Velasco hacks Alex McCoist from behind! Roberto Velasco is shown the yellow card! Alex McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.31
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.04
Claudio Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Leon. Claudio Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso De Icco.
57.17
Eduardo Pascual knocks the ball forward to Scott Young. Scott Young lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Adolfo Reyes manages to keep it out.
59.01
Eduardo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Scott Young collects the pass. Scott Young threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Claudio Leon provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Reyes!
60.44
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Nicolas Kuzorra replacing Claudio Leon .
61.45
Arturo Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.08
Juan-Carlos Cruz catches Billy Henderson in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Billy Henderson rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
66.56
Alberto Ferrer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison knocks the ball forward to Fernando Santos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.05
Alberto Ferrer barges into Billy Henderson. The referee calls over Alberto Ferrer and shows him a yellow card! Billy Henderson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.46
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Abel Carvalho replacing Roberto Velasco .
78.53
Billy Henderson sees Nicolas Kuzorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Kuzorra flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Adolfo Reyes had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
84.30
Generoso De Icco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Rodriquez. Arturo Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.01
Claudio Cortes hits a low pass to Simon Wallner. Simon Wallner lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Kuzorra. Nicolas Kuzorra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Alfredo Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Martin Molina.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
33.3%
46.7%
20%

Scorers
Scott Young 15, 39
Simon Wallner 18, 79
Nicolas Kuzorra 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Simon Wallner of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings
1.Adolfo Reyes (GK)
6
2.Carlos Gomez (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Vazquez (DEF)
6
4.Generoso De Icco (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Rodriquez (MID)
6
6.Alberto Ferrer (MID)yellow card
6
7.Juan-Carlos Cruz (MID)red card
4
8.Diogo Valente (MID)
6
9.Scott Hutchison (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Santos (ATT)
6
11.Alex McCoist (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Ferrer (GK)
0
13.Oscar Carcedo (DEF)
0
14.Moritz Ouindi (DEF)
0

1.Martin Molina (GK)
6
2.Callum Young (DEF)
6
3.Neil Upson (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Velasco (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Philipp Beckmann (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Pascual (MID)
6
7.Billy Henderson (MID)
7
8.Claudio Cortes (MID)
6
9.Simon Wallner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Scott Young (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Claudio Leon (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Carvalho (ATT)
6
13.Nicolas Kuzorra (GK)goal scored
7
14.Ricardo Crespo (DEF)
0