Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at National Stadium where Deportivo La Coruña play Celta Vigo in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
The pitch is in great condition.
Deportivo La Coruña are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo start the match!
2.39
0-0Bakary Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Hanssen. Linus Hanssen passes the ball forward to Ali Pignol. Ali Pignol shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
3.39
0-0Oliver Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Luis Gainza.
6.22
0-1Oberdan Pisanu flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Munoz who brings the ball under control. Pedro Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Cavalcante. With a superhuman jump, Marcelo Cavalcante connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.34
0-1Alberto Guardiola catches Oliver Lindemann on the ankles. The referee calls over Alberto Guardiola and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.44
0-1Sebastian Peiro sees Cristiano Cannavaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Cannavaro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Craddock.
18.47
0-1Quim Moreira makes a simple pass to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz knocks the ball forward into space. Sebastian Peiro bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
20.18
Gaspar Rego makes a simple pass to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil knocks in a cross ball towards Linus Hanssen. Linus Hanssen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.22
Sebastian Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.32
Stuart Strachan pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stuart Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Strachan shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
28.46
Gaspar Rego chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman hits a low pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.46
Sebastian Peiro threads the ball through to Marcelo Cavalcante. Marcelo Cavalcante rushes past Nicholas Craddock! Marcelo Cavalcante takes a shot at goal but Tijani Van Den Berg is on top of it.
38.38
Sebastian Gutierrez pushes up the pitch. Sebastian Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Pisanu collects the pass. Oberdan Pisanu knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Strachan.
42.35
Linus Hanssen flicks a high pass forward to Ali Pignol who brings the ball under control. Ali Pignol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.55
Alberto Guardiola makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Munoz. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Munoz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tijani Van Den Berg didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the second half underway!
48.39
Nicholas Craddock makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Craddock shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Luis Gainza. Excellent save.
53.53
Bakary Netzer makes a simple pass to Nicholas Craddock. Nicholas Craddock brings the ball forward. Nicholas Craddock runs straight at the defence! Nicholas Craddock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Luis Gainza manages to keep it out.
55.10
Francisco Galadames threads a neat ball through to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.44
Sebastian Gutierrez barges into Adolfo Roman. Sebastian Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.18
Stuart Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Craddock. Nicholas Craddock knocks the ball forward to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil plays a scrappy one-two with Adolfo Roman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thomas Rubil side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Luis Gainza is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
60.21
Stuart Strachan receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicholas Craddock. Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Ali Pignol controls it well on his chest. Ali Pignol flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames advances inside the box! Francisco Galadames makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.06
Sebastian Peiro sees a break and surges forward. Sebastian Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Cavalcante. Marcelo Cavalcante connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.45
1-2Gaspar Rego catches Sebastian Peiro on the ankles. Gaspar Rego is warned by the referee! Sebastian Peiro runs off the knock.
71.45
1-2Deportivo La Coruña are keeping most of the possession.
72.16
Bakary Netzer flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Galadames and advances towards the goal... Thomas Rubil muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
78.23
Stuart Strachan breaks forward. Stuart Strachan runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stuart Strachan passes the ball forward to Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Luis Gainza.
79.10
1-2It's a corner kick which Ali Pignol takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.25
Sebastian Peiro passes the ball forward to Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.28
Sebastian Peiro makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Munoz knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Oberdan Pisanu is offside!
89.14
1-2Steve Charlton makes a strong solo run forward. Steve Charlton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Steve Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Bakary Netzer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
Oberdan Pisanu chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Francisco Galadames 60 | Marcelo Cavalcante 6, 63 Pedro Munoz 90 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcelo Cavalcante of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tijani Van Den Berg (GK)
6
2. Bakary Netzer (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Strachan (DEF)
7
4. Nicholas Craddock (DEF)
7
5. Oliver Lindemann (MID)
6
6. Linus Hanssen (MID)
6
7. Gaspar Rego (MID)
6
8. Ali Pignol (MID)
6
9. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
7
10. Francisco Galadames (ATT)
8
11. Adolfo Roman (ATT)
6
12. Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID)
0
13. Gouki Shimizu (DEF)
0
14. Stanley Gallagher (DEF)
0
1. Luis Gainza (GK)
7
2. Quim Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4. Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
5. John Wingert (MID)
6
6. Alberto Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Sebastian Peiro (MID)
8
8. Marcelo Cavalcante (ATT)
9
9. Pedro Munoz (ATT)
8
10. Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
7
11. Cristiano Cannavaro (ATT)
6
12. Felipe Lozano (GK)
0
13. Guillermo Sanz (MID)
0
14. Tomek Smolarek (ATT)
0