Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Compostela in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Young.


0.00
Compostela get the match underway!
3.01
Vitor Veloso sees Leonardo Ferrer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Wright. Jamie Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.21
Juan Calvo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Ferrer. Leonardo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Felipe Reyes. Felipe Reyes shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Frederico Menendez. What a great pair of hands!
6.39
Giordano Mazzoli threads the ball through to Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
9.17
Daniel Navarro threads the ball through to Leonardo Marquitos. Leonardo Marquitos shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
10.19
Juan Vila clumsily knocks into Leonardo Ferrer. Juan Vila is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.40
Juan Vila knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.18
Juan Vila surges forward with the ball. Juan Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.41
Juan Calvo catches Ernesto Barkero on the ankles. Juan Calvo is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Barkero runs off the knock.
21.24
Oscar Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Niven collects the pass. Stuart Niven plays a quick one-two with Jamie Wright and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stuart Niven provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.24
Leonardo Ferrer threads the ball through to Felipe Reyes. Felipe Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Wright. Jamie Wright is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.01
Hugo Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Giordano Mazzoli. Giordano Mazzoli flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Reyes. Felipe Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Niven. Stuart Niven heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.48
Gabriel Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Reyes. Felipe Reyes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stuart Niven is offside!
39.35
Vitor Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Ferrer collects the pass. Oscar Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Jamie Wright. Jamie Wright whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Reyes. Felipe Reyes beats his man to it with a header. Frederico Menendez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
40.30
Juan Vila barges into Oscar Ferrer. The referee warns Juan Vila again to calm down! Oscar Ferrer runs off the knock.
45.00
Juan Vila flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Barkero who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo have changed their lineup with Alejandro Iglesias replacing Leonardo Marquitos. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celta Vigo kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Julian Cortes threads the ball through to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
48.48
Juan Calvo barges into Julian Cortes. The referee warns Juan Calvo again to calm down! Julian Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.53
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Juan José Mari replacing Ernesto Barkero .Compostela have made a substitution with Mauricio Rodriquez replacing Hugo Lorenzo .
65.17
Juan Vila runs straight at the opposition's defence. Juan Vila advances inside the box! Mauricio Rodriquez comes in with a late challenge on Juan Vila. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.51
Oscar Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Jamie Wright. Jamie Wright shoots from 20 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Frederico Menendez!
77.39
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Gabriel Ramirez replacing Frederico Menendez .
79.55
Claudio Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Navarro. Daniel Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Juan José Mari controls it well on his chest. Juan José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
87.29
Oscar Ferrer darts forward. Oscar Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Ramirez who gathers it comfortably.
89.05
Julian Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Juan José Mari. Juan José Mari shoots from 25 yards. Nicolas Gomez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Oscar Pena sees space and advances. Oscar Pena advances with the ball. Oscar Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vitor Veloso.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
23.2%
52.4%
24.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jamie Wright of Compostela

Match Ratings