Match report
Valencia Secures 2-1 Win Over Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga
Valencia
2–1
FT
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
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28' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalS. Zaza -
59' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 1Off: Z. Bakkali · On: Lucas Pérez -
62' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Parejo · On: G. Kondogbia -
62' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 2Off: Gerard Valentín · On: Adrián -
64' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Zaza · On: Santi Mina -
67' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: Rodrigo · On: L. Vietto -
77' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalG. Guedes · Assist: L. Vietto -
80' Deportivo La Coruna Goal · Normal GoalLucas Pérez · Assist: Adrián -
83' Deportivo La Coruna subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.