Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 16,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Merino.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Merino.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off the first half!
3.28
0-0Gilles Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
4.30
1-0Gabriel Rubio sees Eugène Zaré in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugène Zaré lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edmundo Arias!
8.37
Gilles Summerbee flicks a high pass forward. Tomˆs Van Den Berg controls it well on his chest. Tomˆs Van Den Berg shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
9.17
1-0Daniel Romero catches Gavin Thomson on the ankles. The referee warns Daniel Romero to calm down! Gavin Thomson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.49
1-0Kevin Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares skips past Steve Davies! Roberto Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Abubakari Pothuizen manages to keep it out.
15.24
Gabriel Rubio makes a simple pass to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.41
1-0Jose Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado makes a deft header but it is deflected wide by Steve Davies.
17.06
1-0Samuel Mboma takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gilles Summerbee reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
20.10
Gabriel Rubio catches Rodolfo Suarez on the ankles. Gabriel Rubio is given a warning by the referee! Rodolfo Suarez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.01
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Elena Delgado collects the pass. Elena Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.03
Jose Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma laces a through ball forward to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Abubakari Pothuizen.
23.27
Samuel Mboma takes a quick corner, playing it short to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Abubakari Pothuizen, sees it late!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
26.16
Gilles Summerbee passes the ball forward to Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.21
Gilles Summerbee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
32.47
Gilles Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Nunez who gracefully takes it down. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Van Den Berg. Tomˆs Van Den Berg flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
34.33
Kevin Ferguson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Mboma shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.08
Rodolfo Suarez receives the ball from a throw-in from Gilles Summerbee. Rodolfo Suarez knocks the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
40.03
With some swift thinking, Kevin Ferguson plays the ball forward to Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma darts forward. Samuel Mboma shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.24
Kevin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mboma. Samuel Mboma sees Eugène Zaré in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugène Zaré sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Abubakari Pothuizen. What a great pair of hands!
44.55
Adrian Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee knocks the ball forward to Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez advances inside the box! Patricio Nunez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
48.10
2-1Jose Fortes Gonzalez threads the ball through to Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.05
Jose Prieto threads the ball through to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio threads a neat ball through to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré plays a quick one-two with Roberto Tavares and rushes in on goal... Eugène Zaré cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.49
Jose Prieto sees a break and surges forward. With a delightful solo run, Jose Prieto stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias makes a deft header but it flies just wide!
67.41
Samuel Mboma makes a simple pass to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.06
Gilles Summerbee flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Andres who gathers it comfortably.
73.17
Gilles Summerbee flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Nunez who takes it down. Patricio Nunez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Andres who gathers it comfortably.
77.18
2-1Gabriel Rubio threads the ball through to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado passes the ball forward but Edmundo Arias is offside!
78.18
Rodolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
81.27
Steve Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Summerbee. Gilles Summerbee takes it forward alone. Gilles Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Nunez. Patricio Nunez flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.23
Samuel Mboma kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.55
Leonardo Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Elena Delgado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.06
Gabriel Rubio passes the ball forward to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
Samuel Mboma receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel Rubio. Samuel Mboma plays the ball forward to Edmundo Arias. Edmundo Arias shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
28.2%
43.5%
28.2%
Scorers
| Edmundo Arias 4, 23 | Hugo Soler 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Arias of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Andres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Romero (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Prieto (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Leonardo Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Mboma (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugène Zaré (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edmundo Arias (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Elena Delgado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Jimenez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abubakari Pothuizen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ralph Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gilles Summerbee (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Hugo Soler (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Gavin Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tomˆs Van Den Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patricio Nunez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Julian Merino (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stephen Mcinnes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Kurth (GK) | 0 | |