Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Celta Vigo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pena.
The pitch is in good condition.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pena.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off!
2.21
0-0Jose Fortes Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
4.11
0-0Bjarki Kristmundsson hits a low pass to Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eduardo Andres didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.12
0-0Hugo José Mari advances with the ball. Hugo José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Ferguson.
8.01
0-0Jose Fortes Jimenez clumsily knocks into Hugo José Mari. The referee brings Jose Fortes Jimenez to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.30
Jose Fortes Jimenez clumsily knocks into Regis De Vlieger. Jose Fortes Jimenez is given another warning by the referee! Regis De Vlieger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.36
Bjarki Kristmundsson flicks a high pass forward. Joao Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Quaresma shoots from 20 yards. Eduardo Andres gets down and covers it.
15.09
Leonardo Gonzalez surges forward with the ball. Leonardo Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Elena Delgado easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Delgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.10
Regis De Vlieger flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven who brings the ball neatly under control. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.43
0-0Regis De Vlieger knocks the ball forward to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks the ball forward to Fernando Mario Warmuz but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.12
Regis De Vlieger flicks a high pass forward. Joao Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Quaresma shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
34.28
Samuel Mboma threads a neat ball through to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.41
Samuel Mboma flicks a high pass forward. Eugène Zaré controls it well on his chest. Eugène Zaré shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Daniel J. Osmanowski. What a save!
39.06
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.19
Samuel Mboma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Daniel J. Osmanowski manages to keep it out.
44.52
Kevin Ferguson catches Kevin Van Handenhoven on the ankles. The referee warns Kevin Ferguson to calm down! Kevin Van Handenhoven hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
51.58
Jose Fortes Jimenez hits a low pass to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.13
1-0Hugo José Mari receives the ball from a throw-in from Regis De Vlieger. Hugo José Mari sees Joao Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.44
Regis De Vlieger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Mario Warmuz. Fernando Mario Warmuz knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
61.09
Bjarki Kristmundsson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Ferguson.
63.40
Hugo José Mari knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven whips in a cross ball towards Joao Quaresma. Joao Quaresma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Andres is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.57
Hugo José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Van Handenhoven controls it well on his chest. Kevin Van Handenhoven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Andres who gathers it comfortably.
72.07
Samuel Mboma threads the ball through to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias whips in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.36
Julien Adam chips the ball to his team mate, Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger flicks a high pass forward to Joao Quaresma who brings the ball neatly under control. Joao Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Andres who gathers it comfortably.
79.05
Jose Fortes Jimenez threads the ball through to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré shoots from 25 yards. Daniel J. Osmanowski gets down and covers it.
84.14
2-0Samuel Mboma barges into Regis De Vlieger. Samuel Mboma is given a warning by the referee! Regis De Vlieger gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
16.4%
50.7%
32.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joao Quaresma of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel J. Osmanowski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julien Adam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ayumu Ihara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Regis De Vlieger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Bjarki Kristmundsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hugo José Mari (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kevin Van Handenhoven (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fernando Mario Warmuz (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Joao Quaresma (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Thierry Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Pennant (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Soares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Andres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Mboma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Fortes Jimenez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eugène Zaré (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Edmundo Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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 | |