Match report
Espanyol Defeats Deportivo La Coruna 2-1 in La Liga Clash
Deportivo La Coruna
1–2
FT
Espanyol
May 7, 2017
Espanyol claimed a narrow victory over Deportivo La Coruna with a 2-1 result in their La Liga clash. Despite a late goal from F. Andone, Espanyol managed to hold on to their lead thanks to goals from Léo Baptistão and G. Moreno, securing their position in the league.
Key Facts
- • Espanyol scored first through Léo Baptistão in the 14th minute
- • G. Moreno doubled the lead in the 29th minute, assisted by P. Piatti
- • F. Andone pulled one back for Deportivo La Coruna in the 47th minute, assisted by Ola John
- • P. Piatti and Víctor Sánchez both received yellow cards for Espanyol
- • Carles Gil was shown a yellow card for Deportivo La Coruna
Lineups
Deportivo La Coruna
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 G. Lux (G)
- 3 Fernando Navarro (D)
- 14 Alejandro Arribas (D)
- 22 C. Borges (M)
- 4 Álex Bergantiños (M)
- 20 Guilherme (M)
- 24 O. John (F)
- 8 E. Çolak (M)
- 2 Juanfran (D)
- 30 Edu Expósito (M)
- 10 F. Andone (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Carles Gil
- 9 M. Moreno
- 19 F. Fajr
- 26 Nacho Monsalve
- 13 P. Tytoń
- 15 Laure
- 21 Bruno Gama
Espanyol
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Diego López (G)
- 23 D. Reyes (D)
- 5 Víctor Álvarez (D)
- 31 Marc Navarro (D)
- 14 José Jurado (M)
- 18 Javi Fuego (M)
- 4 Víctor Sánchez (M)
- 15 David López (D)
- 19 P. Piatti (M)
- 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
- 11 Léo Baptistão (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Marc Roca
- 20 P. Diop
- 3 Rubén Duarte
- 1 Roberto Jiménez
- 10 F. Caicedo
- 17 H. Pérez
- 22 Álvaro Vázquez
Timeline
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14' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalLéo Baptistão
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29' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalG. Moreno · Assist: P. Piatti
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46' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 1Off: Exposito · On: Carles Gil
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47' Deportivo La Coruna Goal · Normal GoalF. Andone · Assist: Ola John
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60' Deportivo La Coruna Card · Yellow CardCarles Gil
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64' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: Marc Navarro · On: M. Roca
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69' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: Javi Fuego · On: P. Diop
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71' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 2Off: Ola John · On: M. Moreno
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78' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardP. Piatti
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81' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardVíctor Sánchez
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82' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Çolak · On: F. Fajr
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89' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Piatti · On: Rubén Duarte
Match Stats
| Stat | Deportivo La Coruna | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 80% |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 21 | 9 |
| Corners | 12 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 480 | 340 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 6 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Accurate Passes | 413 | 271 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Espanyol took an early lead with goals from Léo Baptistão and G. Moreno, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Deportivo La Coruna's late goal from F. Andone created a tense atmosphere, but Espanyol held on to secure the victory