Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play Middlesbrough in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the match underway!
6.02
0-0Ivan Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Wome who brings the ball under control. Patrick Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Vega. Ivan Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
8.43
0-1Pepe Reyes makes an attacking run forward. Pepe Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.14
Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Vivas. Richard Vivas flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Stam holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bryan Stam shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
21.19
0-1Eugenio Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.54
0-1Albert Molina hacks Richard Vivas from behind! Albert Molina is given a warning by the referee! Richard Vivas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.54
0-1Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Simion Cuza reads it well. Quality keeping!
33.36
Eugenio Ferrer sees Bryan Stam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Stam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
38.51
Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk edges inside the box! Shota Groenendijk comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
40.55
Younes Kossingou hits a low pass to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer passes the ball forward to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam tries a spectacular long range effort. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.38
Pepe Reyes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
48.03
Richard Vivas sees Bryan Stam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Stam tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Simion Cuza.
49.34
0-2Corner kick to Middlesbrough. Pepe Reyes plays it out to the edge of the box. Ivan Vega reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.47
Pepe Reyes threads a neat ball through to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from 25 yards. Simion Cuza gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
54.27
Patrick Wome clumsily knocks into Gianmatteo Da Rold. The referee brings Patrick Wome to one side and gives him a warning! Gianmatteo Da Rold runs off the knock.
55.31
0-2Richard Vivas decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Vivas makes a probing pass to Bryan Stam but he's offside!
60.22
0-2Deportivo La Coruña appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.34
0-2Middlesbrough are dictating the run of play here today.
63.27
Bill Guppy hits a low pass to Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer hits a low pass to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk shoots from 25 yards. Simion Cuza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.41
Hakan Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ferrer. Eugenio Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Simion Cuza had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
72.17
Eugenio Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Stam. Bryan Stam shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
78.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Gianmatteo Da Rold laces a through ball forward to Richard Vivas. Richard Vivas makes a simple pass to Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay shoots from outside the area but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
81.57
With great vision, Albert Molina plays the ball forward to Ivan Vega. Ivan Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.06
Younes Kossingou pushes up the pitch. Younes Kossingou flicks a high ball forward to Shota Groenendijk who takes it down. Shota Groenendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.05
Richard Vivas knocks the ball forward to Shota Groenendijk. Shota Groenendijk skips past Mark Van Vliet! Some good footwork from Shota Groenendijk provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Simion Cuza manages to keep it out.
90.00
Richard Vivas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin McStay. Gavin McStay finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Bryan Stam 8, 66 Gavin McStay 44, 83 Shota Groenendijk 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shota Groenendijk of Middlesbrough |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Simion Cuza (GK)
7
2. Eugenio Peiro (DEF)
6
3. Enrique Hidalgo (DEF)
6
4. Paul Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5. Mark Van Vliet (GK)
6
6. Andres Hernandez (GK)
6
7. Albert Molina (MID)
6
8. Ivan Carmona (MID)
6
9. Ivan Vega (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Saez (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Wome (ATT)
6
12. Gary Davidson (DEF)
0
13. Jaime Valente (MID)
0
14. Karl Lee (ATT)
0
1. Dennis Tudor (GK)
6
2. Gianmatteo Da Rold (DEF)
6
3. Younes Kossingou (DEF)
6
4. Hakan Abdullah (DEF)
6
5. Bill Guppy (DEF)
6
6. Pepe Reyes (MID)
7
7. Richard Vivas (MID)
7
8. Eugenio Ferrer (MID)
7
9. Shota Groenendijk (ATT)
8
10. Gavin McStay (ATT)
8
11. Bryan Stam (ATT)
8
12. Francisco Prieto (GK)
0
13. Carl Minto (DEF)
0
14. Gary Rae (ATT)
0