Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albert Del SolA. Del Sol75
G
1captain
G
61Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Billy BrambleB. Bramble74
D
2
D
67Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Pedro MatingouP. Matingou60
D
captain3
D
61Eduardo PastorE. Pastor
Adolfo GimenezA. Gimenez57
D
4
D
61Fernando MarinF. Marin
Ferdinando TaglialatelaF. Taglialatela75
M
5
D
57Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante
Alun VenusA. Venus63
M
6
M
69Adolfo LopezA. Lopez
Alfredo AlvarezA. Alvarez62
M
7
M
65Fernando MendezF. Mendez
Alex McNeillA. McNeill57
M
8
M
57Claudio GainzaC. Gainza
Alfredo MarquitosA. Marquitos66
A
9
A
71Rafael MolinaR. Molina
Andres PastorA. Pastor58
A
10
A
63Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero
Alexandre VarelaA. Varela57
A
11
A
60Paul StrachanP. Strachan
 
Claudio VergesC. Verges65
G
12
G
56Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Filipe SemedoF. Semedo55
G
13
D
55Antonio CalvoA. Calvo
Francisco DiazF. Diaz54
G
14
A
54Roberto RomeroR. Romero

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 9,733 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Aguilar.


0.00
Racing Ferrol start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.34
Ferdinando Taglialatela flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alvarez collects the pass. Alfredo Alvarez shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Gainza laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Albert Del Sol.
24.42
Claudio Gainza darts forward. Claudio Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
26.23
Rafael Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez shoots from 25 yards. Fernando Mendez scores for Racing Ferrol!!
30.19
Fernando Marin hacks Alun Venus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Venus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Daniel Caballero hits a low pass to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.01
Showing composure, Fernando Mendez laces a through ball forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Albert Del Sol has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.14
Rafael Molina makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Molina shoots from outside the area but Albert Del Sol reads it well. Excellent save!
44.25
Fernando Mendez makes a probing pass to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan edges inside the box! Paul Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.22
Adolfo Gimenez clumsily knocks into Daniel Caballero. Adolfo Gimenez is warned by the referee! Daniel Caballero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.58
Adolfo Gimenez sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Alex McNeill collects the pass. Alex McNeill shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
54.30
Rafael Molina flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Caballero collects the pass. Daniel Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.34
Fernando Marin kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Caballero who brings the ball under control. Daniel Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza makes a looping header on goal but Albert Del Sol reads it well. Excellent save!
59.53
Filipe Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alvarez collects the pass. Alfredo Alvarez shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.24
Fernando Mendez threads a neat ball through to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
71.52
Alfredo Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.00
Daniel Caballero takes it forward alone. Daniel Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.51
Mark Davanzante threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina edges inside the box! Rafael Molina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Albert Del Sol!
84.44
Claudio Gainza makes a probing pass to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez hits a low pass to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan plays a one-two with Daniel Caballero and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Paul Strachan provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Adolfo Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Semedo who gracefully takes it down. Filipe Semedo passes the ball forward to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%

Scorers
Alfredo Alvarez 60
Fernando Mendez 26, 34
Paul Strachan 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Mendez of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings