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The sky is dark and overcast here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 8,745 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Alvarez.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
8.47
Jose Fortes Marin barges into Daniel Navarro. Jose Fortes Marin is shown the yellow card! Daniel Navarro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.48
Roberto Gutierrez catches Carlos Santos in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Carlos Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.53
Leonardo Marquitos catches Gabriel Carmona on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Carmona runs off the knock.
20.10
Henry Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Pena.
22.01
Francisco Fuentes makes a simple pass to Daniel Navarro. Daniel Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.57
Gabriel Carmona clumsily knocks into Daniel Navarro. The referee warns Gabriel Carmona to calm down! Daniel Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.09
With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Pichichi stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Patricio Ortiz comfortably punches it away to safety.
32.24
Joao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Barkero collects the pass. Ernesto Barkero rushes past Eduardo Kiko! Ernesto Barkero shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
33.55
Jose Fortes Marin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Marquitos.
42.10
Edmundo Herrera hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Fortes Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Gabriel Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Albert Torres who brings the ball under control. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Fuentes.
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. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
49.54
Albert Torres comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Pena. The referee warns Albert Torres to calm down! Oscar Pena runs off the knock.
54.52
Henry Owen comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Pichichi. Henry Owen is shown the yellow card! Jose Fortes Pichichi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.48
Henry Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.14
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Albert Fuentes replacing Ernesto Barkero .
61.18
Joao Alves catches Gabriel Carmona on the ankles. Joao Alves is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Carmona gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.52
Juan Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Fuentes. Albert Fuentes edges inside the box! Albert Fuentes takes a shot at goal but Patricio Ortiz is on top of it.
73.40
Juan Vila barges into Alfredo Soler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Soler runs off the knock.
77.57
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Gabriel Ramirez replacing Frederico Menendez .
78.66
Leonardo Marquitos catches Albert Torres on the ankles. Leonardo Marquitos is warned by the referee! Albert Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.45
Edmundo Herrera hits a low pass to Alfredo Soler. Alfredo Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
89.50
Henry Owen hits a low pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Marquitos.
90.00
Edmundo Herrera decides to run forward with the ball. Edmundo Herrera threads the ball through to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
31.9%
50%
18.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Herrera of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings