Match report

Valencia Secures 2-1 Win Over Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga

Valencia
Valencia
2–1
FT
Deportivo La Coruna
Deportivo La Coruna
May 20, 2018

Valencia managed a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in a La Liga encounter. S. Zaza put Valencia ahead early on, and G. Guedes added a second before the hour mark. Despite Lucas Pérez's late goal for Deportivo, Valencia held on for the win, securing three vital points in the competitive La Liga table.

Key Facts

  • • Valencia's S. Zaza scored the opening goal in the 28th minute.
  • • G. Guedes netted Valencia's second goal in the 77th minute.
  • • Lucas Pérez scored for Deportivo La Coruna in the 80th minute.
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams in the second half.

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Jaume Doménech (G)
  • 24 E. Garay (D)
  • 4 J. Murillo (D)
  • 14 José Gayá (D)
  • 30 Nacho Vidal (D)
  • 10 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 7 Gonçalo Guedes (M)
  • 6 N. Maksimović (M)
  • 18 Carlos Soler (M)
  • 9 S. Zaza (F)
  • 19 Rodrigo (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 G. Kondogbia
  • 22 Santi Mina
  • 8 L. Vietto
  • 3 Rúben Vezo
  • 13 Neto
  • 20 Ferrán Torres
  • 21 Martín Montoya

Deportivo La Coruna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 M. Koval (G)
  • 3 Fernando Navarro (D)
  • 16 Luisinho (D)
  • 2 Juanfran (D)
  • 23 Gerard Valentín (D)
  • 34 Mujaid Sadick (D)
  • 14 M. Krohn-Dehli (M)
  • 5 Pedro Mosquera (M)
  • 8 E. Çolak (M)
  • 19 Borja Valle (M)
  • 18 Z. Bakkali (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 Lucas Pérez
  • 15 Adrián
  • 1 P. Tytoń
  • 17 F. Valverde
  • 20 Guilherme
  • 21 S. Muntari
  • 32 Quique Fornos

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    28' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Zaza
  2. Deportivo La Coruna
    59' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Z. Bakkali · On: Lucas Pérez
  3. Valencia
    62' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Parejo · On: G. Kondogbia
  4. Deportivo La Coruna
    62' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gerard Valentín · On: Adrián
  5. Valencia
    64' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Zaza · On: Santi Mina
  6. Valencia
    67' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrigo · On: L. Vietto
  7. Valencia
    77' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Guedes · Assist: L. Vietto
  8. Deportivo La Coruna
    80' Deportivo La Coruna Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Pérez · Assist: Adrián
  9. Deportivo La Coruna
    83' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Koval · On: Przemysław Tytoń

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Deportivo La Coruna
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 12
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 561 418
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 13 3
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 499 349
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Zaza's early goal gave Valencia a strong start and set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ G. Guedes' goal in the 77th minute effectively sealed Valencia's victory, though Deportivo responded with a goal just minutes later.