Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albert Del SolA. Del Sol75
G
1
G
65Oscar IzquierdoO. Izquierdo
Billy BrambleB. Bramble74
D
2
D
66Ernesto AlvarezE. Alvarez
Pedro MatingouP. Matingou60
D
captain3
D
63Nicolas SanzN. Sanz
Adolfo GimenezA. Gimenez56
D
4captain
D
62Julian AlonsoJ. Alonso
Ferdinando TaglialatelaF. Taglialatela75
M
5
D
56David HankeD. Hanke
Alun VenusA. Venus63
M
6
M
63Edmundo LozanoE. Lozano
Alfredo AlvarezA. Alvarez62
M
7
M
59Jose Javier MedinaJ. Medina
Alex McNeillA. McNeill57
M
8
M
56Jose MedinaJ. Medina
Alfredo MarquitosA. Marquitos66
A
9
M
54Gaspar OliveiraG. Oliveira
Andres PastorA. Pastor58
A
10
A
69Jose Javier HerreroJ. Herrero
Alexandre VarelaA. Varela57
A
11
A
65Julian LozanoJ. Lozano
 
Claudio VergesC. Verges65
G
12
A
60Francisco SanchezF. Sanchez
Filipe SemedoF. Semedo55
G
13
G
55Luis MarcelinoL. Marcelino
Francisco DiazF. Diaz54
G
14
D
55Jose Fortes RedondoJ. Redondo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 9,731 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Garcia.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid get the match underway!
2.45
Ferdinando Taglialatela kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Venus. Alun Venus shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
4.26
Billy Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Marquitos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
6.01
Pedro Matingou kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Bramble. Billy Bramble knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.01
Jose Medina hacks Billy Bramble from behind! Jose Medina is given a warning by the referee! Billy Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.25
Alfredo Alvarez hits a low pass to Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Oscar Izquierdo smothers it!
18.48
Alexandre Varela comes in with a late challenge on Julian Lozano. Alexandre Varela is warned by the referee! Julian Lozano runs off the knock.
30.10
Pedro Matingou knocks the ball forward to Alun Venus. Alun Venus flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.18
Jose Javier Medina clumsily knocks into Alex McNeill. The referee warns Jose Javier Medina to calm down! Alex McNeill carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.30
Pedro Matingou catches Jose Javier Herrero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.01
David Hanke runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Hanke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Alexandre Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo have changed their lineup with Filipe Semedo replacing Alun Venus. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celta Vigo kick off the second half!
49.02
Billy Bramble controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Gimenez. With some swift thinking, Adolfo Gimenez plays the ball forward to Alfredo Marquitos. Alfredo Marquitos shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.38
Alfredo Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.04
Julian Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Albert Del Sol!
60.21
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Redondo replacing Julian Lozano and Luis Marcelino replacing Jose Medina .
61.30
With a delightful solo run, Luis Marcelino stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Marcelino makes a probing pass between the defence to Jose Fortes Redondo. Jose Fortes Redondo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
71.46
Alex McNeill sees Andres Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Pastor shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Oscar Izquierdo manages to gather it.
77.30
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Francisco Sanchez replacing Gaspar Oliveira .
81.18
Andres Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Marquitos who takes it down. Alfredo Marquitos shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
84.53
Alfredo Alvarez sees space and advances. Alfredo Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Ernesto Alvarez. That should have been a goal!
87.49
Alfredo Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
89.44
Celta Vigo are in full control of this game.
90.00
Adolfo Gimenez sees Alexandre Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Varela shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Real Valladolid
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
20.3%
50%
29.7%

Scorers
Alfredo Alvarez 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Alvarez of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings