Match Report
| Celta Vigo | Celta Vigo |  |  | Valencia | Valencia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Eduardo Andres | E. Andres |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Adam Terry | A. Terry | |||||||||
| Jose Prieto | J. Prieto | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Martin Helguera | M. Helguera | |||||||||
| Leonardo Gonzalez | L. Gonzalez | | 59 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Nicolas Verges | N. Verges | |||||||||
| Ricardo Del Sol | R. Del Sol | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 | | Juan-Carlos Mendez | J. Mendez | |||||||||
| Edmundo Ruiz | E. Ruiz | | 57 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Leon Mccann | L. Mccann | |||||||||
| Samuel Mboma | S. Mboma |  | 71 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Sebastian Medina | S. Medina | ||||||||
| Gabriel Rubio | G. Rubio | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Pedro Blanco | P. Blanco | |||||||||
| Eugène Zaré | E. Zaré |  | 81 | A | | 8 | | M | 67 | | Gregorio Gento | G. Gento | |||||||||
| Edmundo Arias | E. Arias | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Carmelo Zanon | C. Zanon | |||||||||
| Elena Delgado | E. Delgado | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 |  | Alex Gallacher | A. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Roberto Tavares | R. Tavares |  | 67 | A | | 11 | | | A | 55 | | Frederico Ramirez | F. Ramirez | ||||||||
| Edmundo Vega | E. Vega | | 67 | M | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Alejandro Leon | A. Leon | |||||||||
| Mario Ribeiro | M. Ribeiro | | 65 | A | | 13 | | M | 64 | | Pedro Barkero | P. Barkero | |||||||||
| Eric Schramm | E. Schramm |  | 62 | A | | 14 | | D | 60 | | Jacques Celestini | J. Celestini | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Valencia. A crowd of 17,754 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Leon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Leon.
0.00
0-0Valencia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.43
0-0Gabriel Rubio passes the ball forward to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Adam Terry easily smothers it!
3.42
Leonardo Gonzalez threads the ball through to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio makes a probing pass to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Adam Terry. Excellent save.
6.39
0-0Ricardo Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma hits a low pass to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias advances inside the box! Edmundo Arias tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
8.26
Nicolas Verges makes a simple pass to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco makes a simple pass to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.58
0-0Jose Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Carmelo Zanon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carmelo Zanon stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.02
0-1Sebastian Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon plays a one-two with Frederico Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Carmelo Zanon provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.03
0-1Gregorio Gento knocks the ball forward to Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Prieto.
21.20
0-1Eugène Zaré hacks Martin Helguera from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Helguera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.57
0-1Juan-Carlos Mendez advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Mendez sees Alex Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Gallacher makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Jose Prieto blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
33.57
Gabriel Rubio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Rubio shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.19
Gregorio Gento sees Alex Gallacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Gallacher makes a defence splitting pass to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
40.02
0-1Gregorio Gento clumsily knocks into Gabriel Rubio. The referee warns Gregorio Gento to calm down! Gabriel Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.31
Samuel Mboma barges into Gregorio Gento. Samuel Mboma is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Gento runs off the knock.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Samuel Mboma stretches the opposition's defence. Samuel Mboma knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares whips the ball goalwards with his head but Adam Terry reads it well. Quality keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the second half underway!
55.52
0-1Gregorio Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Leonardo Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
57.19
Jose Prieto hits a low pass to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Eugène Zaré who takes it down. Eugène Zaré tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
59.23
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Arias who takes it down. Edmundo Arias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adam Terry manages to gather it easily.
60.24
0-1Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Carmelo Zanon, Pedro Barkero replacing Gregorio Gento and Jacques Celestini replacing Juan-Carlos Mendez .
61.33
Pedro Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Rubio. Pedro Blanco is warned by the referee! Gabriel Rubio runs off the knock.
63.30
Samuel Mboma flicks a high pass forward. Eugène Zaré holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugène Zaré shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
65.34
Samuel Mboma barges into Pedro Barkero. The referee brings Samuel Mboma to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Barkero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.24
Ricardo Del Sol surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Del Sol plays the ball forward to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
73.07
Ricardo Del Sol sees Samuel Mboma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Mboma sees space and advances. Samuel Mboma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.49
Alex Gallacher comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Del Sol. The referee warns Alex Gallacher to calm down! Ricardo Del Sol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.32
Leonardo Gonzalez comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Ramirez. The referee warns Leonardo Gonzalez to calm down! Frederico Ramirez stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.22
Sebastian Medina runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastian Medina whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Ramirez. Frederico Ramirez makes a deft header. Fantastic reactions from Jose Prieto blocks the shot!
89.23
Gabriel Rubio hits a low pass to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Verges.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
33.8%
41.9%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carmelo Zanon of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Andres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Prieto (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Leonardo Gonzalez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Del Sol (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Mboma (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugène Zaré (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Edmundo Arias (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Elena Delgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Schramm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Terry (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Martin Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leon Mccann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Medina (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Pedro Blanco (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gregorio Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carmelo Zanon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alex Gallacher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Ramirez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Leon (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Barkero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jacques Celestini (DEF) | 6 | |