Away victory against Deportivo

Real Madrid secured another away victory in the league after defeating Deportivo at the Abanca-Riazor stadium. The match was tied at two goals apiece at halftime (goals by Rocío and Bruun), but Pau Quesada's side resolved it in the second half with two penalty goals from Weir. Our team, which has won 9 of its last 11 matches in this competition, is already focusing on the quarter-final Clásico of the Copa de la Reina (Thursday, 9:00 pm CEST).

The first half was full of pace and goals. Deportivo's initial high press made it difficult for the madridistas to build up play, and by the 15th minute, they found themselves trailing after Lucía scored with a header from a corner kick. Pau Quesada's team quickly responded, turning the score around within the next seven minutes. Athenea took a corner kick, and Rocío, with a header, leveled in the 18th minute. Athenea created the second goal by breaking in from the right and delivering a precise pass for Bruun to beat Pereira in the 22nd minute. However, in another isolated play, also from a corner, the 2-2 equalizer came, scored by Pizarro.

Madrid, dominant in the second half
The introduction of Linda C. after halftime brought more depth to our side on the left wing. The Colombian created danger in the opponent's box with two shots. The scorer of the first goal, Rocío, also threatened with another header. Pau Quesada continued to make substitutions. Madrid's persistence paid off in the 70th minute. Redondo earned a penalty, which Weir converted into the third goal. From that point on, Madrid took control of the match. Once again, Weir, from the penalty spot after Rocío was fouled, sealed the final 2-4 scoreline.

LINEUP
2-Deportivo: Pereira, Vera, Paula G. (Latorre, 91’), Olaya, Pizarro, Ainhoa M., Raquel (Elena V., 91’), Lucía (Marisa, 74’), Barth, Novo (S. Ortiz, 68’) and Rivas (Redru, 74’).
4-Real Madrid: Misa, Shei, Rocío, Andersson (M. Méndez, 46’), Holmgaard, Irune (Angeldahl, 60’), Toletti (S. Cristóbal, 80’), Weir, Athenea (Linda C., 46’), Feller and Bruun (Redondo, 60’).

Goals:
1-0 (min.15): Lucia.
1-1 (min.18): Rocío.
1-2 (min.22): Bruun.
2-2 (min.25): Pizarro.
2-3 (min.73): Weir, from the penalty spot.
2-4 (min.89): Weir, from the penalty spot.

 

 

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