Sunday December 9, 2012 Day 15 Finished Estadio Vicente Calderón
Atlético Madrid 6 - 0 Deportivo La Coruña
- Diego Costa 23’
- Falcao 28’, 42’, 64’ (pen.), 67’, 71’
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Liga - Falcao hits five as Atletico crush Deportivo
Radamel Falcao scored five times as Atletico Madrid thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 6-0 in La Liga at the Vicente Calderon. More
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Live Commentary
Time:90'- Atlético Madrid
- Deportivo La Coruña
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90+2' That's it. Falcao's amazing five-goal haul helps Atletico to a 6-0 win at the Calderon as they remain clear of Real Madrid in second place. Diego Costa got the other in what was a one-sided contest after a bright start from Depor.- 90+1' Manquillo blocks Salamao's cross and Depor have a late corner....which drifts out of play.
- 90' There will be two minutes of added time here.
89' The offside flag goes up against Juanfran.- 88' Depor enjoying a little possession here late in the game but they will go back to the Riazor with their confidence severely dented after this.
- 86' Ayoze's pass down the left is too strong for Salamao and Atleti have the goal kick.
- 85' Falcao tries to get onto a forward pass but Aranzubia comes out to collect.
- 84' Courtois makes a good catch off a cross from Salamao.
- 82' Falcao has become the first player in La Liga to score five in a game since Fernando Morientes against Las Palmas in February 2002.
- 81' One journalist suggesting tonight on twitter that Diego Simeone would be the ideal coach for Chelsea...
- 80' Falcao wins a header in the area but there is no one near him. His workrate is outstanding.
- 78' Courtois catches a cross but the ball had already drifted out of play.
77' Riki goes off to be replaced by Rodolfo Rodipo.- 75' Depor are shell shocked. They have been badly hit by injuries tonight but it will be a long season for them.
- 74' The Calderon is rocking. Can the Colombian notch a double hat-trick? He has 15 minutes to do so.
- 73' Felipe Luis goes off to be replaced by Javier Manquillo.
- 71' The greatest predator in world football? Falcao is certainly up there. This has been an amazing display of ice cold finishing.
70' GOAL! ATLETICO 6-0 DEPORTIVO. Falcao shows his strength in the area to hold of the defender and fire in his fifth of the game! Amazing!- 69' Riki's shot goes into the grateful arms of Courtois.
- 68' Raul Garcia is on for Turan as Diego Simeone demonstrates the strength of his squad.
- 67' Atleti are running riot here. Too much to handle for Depor's young defensive partnership.
- 66' ATLETICO 5-0 DEPORTIVO. Aranzubia makes a save but the ball pops up in the air and is headed over the line by Falcao for his fourth of the game!
- 65' Falcao has been red hot again today. Where will he be playing his football next season? Atleti fans will not want to comprehend that question tonight. It's been another virtuoso display.
- 64' Diogo Salamao has come on to replace Camunas for Depor.
- 63' GOAL! ATLETICO 4-0 DEPORTIVO. Falcao slides the ball into the bottom right corner for his hat-trick!
62' Falcao goes down under the challenge of Roderick in the area and wins a penalty for Atletico! There was no doubt about it.- 60' Atletico enjoying all the possession here. There is patience to their play though.
- 58' Lopez has struggled for regular starts this season after excelling in the 2011-12 campaign.
- 57' Adrian Lopez comes on to replace the impressive Diego Costa for Atletico.
- 56' Koke's cross is woefully overhit and Aranzubia can gather.
- 55' Valeron's free-kick is headed away by Falcao who has made a couple of useful defensive clearances in this half.
- 54' The offside flag goes up against Koke as Atletico press for a fourth.
- 53' Aranzubia easily catches a cross. Can the Depor keeper prevent 'El Tigre' Falcao from scoring another hat-trick in this game?
- 52' Bruno Gama's weak shot is deflected wide for a Depor corner which is cleared by Falcao.
- 51' The ball is easily cleared but Bruno Gama earns a free-kick for a foul by Koke.
- 50' Depor have a free-kick that they will swing into the box...
- 49' Atletico stroking the ball around effortlessly at the start of this second-half.
- 47' This looks a hopeless task for Depor. These aren't the games they will be banking on in their fight against relegation, though. Anything at the Calderon, where they traditionally lose, would have been a bonus.
46' We are back underway at the Calderon.- 45' No stoppage time as the referee blows his whistle for half-time. Atleti lead 3-0. Their two strikers have been superb, Diego Costa a muscular presence in attack and Falcao as sharp as ever alongside him.
- 44' Atletico Madrid are all over this now. Depor had started this game well but have been over run in the last 15 minutes.
- 42' That was a sublime finish from the Colombian. He just comes alive in and around the area.
- 41' GOAL! ATLETICO 3-0 DEPORTIVO. Is there anything this man can't do? Radamel Falcao lets the ball run across his body and volleys it first time beyond Aranzubia and into the corner. Great goal.
40' Bergantinos loses the ball in midfield and is booked for dragging back Diego Costa.- 38' Valeron curls in a cross but Riki's header fails to test Courtois.
37' Diego Costa drills a low shot at Aranzubia who makes the near post save!- 36' Juanfran tries to take on Camunas but the Depor man wins the ball.
- 34' The last team to defeat Atletico here were Real Madrid in April. The Calderon is a fortress!
- 33' Depor's understrength defence is starting to creak here. Atletico's two strikers have a goal apiece.
- 31' The flag goes up against Falcao. It looked the wrong decision. The Colombian was well on.
- 30' There was never any doubt that Falcao would finish there. Atletico now look in the mood to add to their tally.
- 29' That's goal number 12 from Falcao in match 15 of the season.
- 28' GOAL! ATLETICO 2-0 DEPORTIVO. Koke does well to slip the ball through to Falcao and the Colombian finishes unerringly beyond Aranzubia!
- 27' Valeron heads a Riki cross against the post! What a great header from the veteran. Unlucky.
- 26' Relegation threatened Depor have presented a threat to Atletico here and this game is by no means over.
- 25' Gama dribbles the ball to the edge of the area and shoots wide of Courtois' goal.
- 23' Costa has played superbly so far. Insua may be disappointed with his defending there as he allowed the Brazilian to get the jump.
- 22' GOAL! ATLETICO 1-0 DEPORTIVO. Diego Costa rises at the far post to head in a corner from Koke!
- 21' A mistake from Depor defender Roderick in the area allows Diego Godin a shot on goal but he slides the ball wide of the far post!
- 20' Costa turns beautifully in the area and finds Koke who cannot quite take advantage of the opportunity.
- 19' Depor have started this game very well, although clear cut chances have been hard to come by for either team so far.
- 18' Koke curls in the free-kick and Costa flicks the ball just wide of the far post!
- 17' Javier Camunas is booked for bringing down Diego Costa who had controlled the ball well.
- 16' Depor win corner number four as Cata Diaz clears a Bruno Gama cross.
- 15' Costa does well to turn Insua but Depor deal with his cross well.
- 14' It's a good atmosphere in the Calderon tonight. Atleti fans always very vocal.
- 12' Turan is brought down by Laure to win a free-kick on the left.
- 11' The flag goes up against a frustrated looking Diego Costa who wanted the pass earlier.
- 10' Valeron's free-kick comes off the head of Mario Suarez for a corner, which Atletico clear away.
- 9' Gama is quick to win the ball off Koke, Depor break, and Riki wins a free-kick on the edge of the area.
- 7' Koke fires a volley wide after connecting first time with a driven cross from Falcao.
- 6' The whistle goes for an offence in the Atletico box and the home side have a free-kick.
- 5' Koke tries to play the ball first time through to Felipe Luis but miscues his pass and Depor break down the other end to win a corner.
- 4' Koke shoots just wide after good work from Falcao in the box! Goal kick Depor.
- 3' Atletico are big favourites for this game. They've had an exceptional season so far, although they have come under a bit of early pressure in this game.
- 2' Riki takes a shot that is deflected wide for the first corner of the game.
1' We are off and underway at the Vicente Calderon!- 17:55 Nélson Olivera, Carlos Marchena, Ze Castro, Saúl and Aythami all miss the game for Depor. On-loan Atleticio striker Pizzi is ineligible for the game, while Pablo Insúa comes in for his first La Liga start.
- 17:50 Atletico left-back Felipe Luis starts after recovering from injury, as does Diego Costa who was sent-off for a headbutt against Plzen in the week. He has received the backing of coach Diego Simeone.
- 17:45 ATLETICO MADRID: Courtois, Juanfran, Cata, Godín, Filipe, Mario, Gabi, Arda, Koke, Diego Costa, Falcao. Subs: Adrian, R Garcia, Pulido, Asenjo, Tiago, Emre, Manquillo /// DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA: Aranzubia, Ayoze, Roderick, Insua, Laure, Bergantinos, Aguilar, Camunas, Valeron, Gama, Riki. Subs: Bodipo, A Santos, J Vazquez, Lux, Salomao, J Dominguez, M Pablo.
- 17:40 Depor are yet to win an away game this season, and last week’s 3-2 defeat to Betis was another blow after they had come from 2-0 down to level the match, before succumbing to a Joel Campbell strike.
- 17:35 Atletico Madrid are looking to return to winning ways after their 2-0 derby defeat to Real Madrid last weekend. They also lost in surprising fashion to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, meaning they only finished second in the group.
- 17:30 Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Deportivo La Coruna’s trip to the Vicente Calderon to face Atletico Madrid.
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Summary
- 70' GOAL! ATLETICO 6-0 DEPORTIVO. Falcao shows his strength in the area to hold of the defender and fire in his fifth of the game! Amazing!
- 66' ATLETICO 5-0 DEPORTIVO. Aranzubia makes a save but the ball pops up in the air and is headed over the line by Falcao for his fourth of the game!
- 63' GOAL! ATLETICO 4-0 DEPORTIVO. Falcao slides the ball into the bottom right corner for his hat-trick!
- 62' Falcao goes down under the challenge of Roderick in the area and wins a penalty for Atletico! There was no doubt about it.
- 41' GOAL! ATLETICO 3-0 DEPORTIVO. Is there anything this man can't do? Radamel Falcao lets the ball run across his body and volleys it first time beyond Aranzubia and into the corner. Great goal.
- 37' Diego Costa drills a low shot at Aranzubia who makes the near post save!
- 28' GOAL! ATLETICO 2-0 DEPORTIVO. Koke does well to slip the ball through to Falcao and the Colombian finishes unerringly beyond Aranzubia!
- 27' Valeron heads a Riki cross against the post! What a great header from the veteran. Unlucky.
- 25' Gama dribbles the ball to the edge of the area and shoots wide of Courtois' goal.
- 22' GOAL! ATLETICO 1-0 DEPORTIVO. Diego Costa rises at the far post to head in a corner from Koke!
- 21' A mistake from Depor defender Roderick in the area allows Diego Godin a shot on goal but he slides the ball wide of the far post!
- 20' Costa turns beautifully in the area and finds Koke who cannot quite take advantage of the opportunity.
- 18' Koke curls in the free-kick and Costa flicks the ball just wide of the far post!
- 4' Koke shoots just wide after good work from Falcao in the box! Goal kick Depor.
- 17:45 ATLETICO MADRID: Courtois, Juanfran, Cata, Godín, Filipe, Mario, Gabi, Arda, Koke, Diego Costa, Falcao. Subs: Adrian, R Garcia, Pulido, Asenjo, Tiago, Emre, Manquillo /// DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA: Aranzubia, Ayoze, Roderick, Insua, Laure, Bergantinos, Aguilar, Camunas, Valeron, Gama, Riki. Subs: Bodipo, A Santos, J Vazquez, Lux, Salomao, J Dominguez, M Pablo.
Team Line-up & Ratings
- Atlético Madrid
Manager: Diego Simeone
- Deportivo La Coruña
Manager: José Luis Oltra
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Line-up
Live Team Line-Up
Starting line-up
- T. Courtois
- Juanfran
- Cata Díaz
- D. Godín
- Filipe
- M. Suárez
- Gabi
- Koke
- A. Turan
- R. Falcao
×5 - Diego Costa
Subs
- E. Belözoglu
- Tiago
- R. García
70′ - Adrián 59′
- S. Asenjo
- J. Pulido
- J. Manquillo 74′
Starting line-up
- D. Aranzubia
- Laure
- R. Miranda
- P. Insua Blanco
- A. Díaz
- Á. Bergantiños
- A. Aguilar
- Bruno Gama
- J. Valerón
- J. Camuñas
- Riki
Subs
- M. Pablo
- R. Bodipo 78′
- G. Lux
- Jesús Vázquez
- André Santos 72′
- J. Domínguez
- D. Salomão 65′
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Rate Players
Columbiano caliente, muy, muy bueno.
I have a lot of respect for this dude... Five per game.. Messi better watch out for the compe of the best player/scorer in La-Liga..
El Tigre Caleño , Vamos Atletico a subir a #1
it must be depressing been Falcao's strike partner.
falcao, #$%$!!!
Magician falcao!!
Falcao is a beast!!!!!!
joaco..if falcao can score in cl 5..i will say youre right..so pls dont compare him to messi..well done atletico
The most one sided game I have seen in La Liga for a long time. Someone is going to lose their job for this one.
Damn you Falcao!
But MESSI is the best can he do FALCAO
I think we will be saying adios to Oltra!
Venga Atletico!! 4-0!
