Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albert Del SolA. Del Sol75
G
1
G
77Scott YoungS. Young
Billy BrambleB. Bramble74
D
2captain
D
80Fabiano BarzagliF. Barzagli
Pedro MatingouP. Matingou60
D
captain3
D
73Leonardo MoraL. Mora
Adolfo GimenezA. Gimenez57
D
4
D
70Enrique HidalgoE. Hidalgo
Ferdinando TaglialatelaF. Taglialatela75
M
5
M
74Adelmajid MartelA. Martel
Alun VenusA. Venus63
M
6
M
73Tim LampardT. Lampard
Alfredo AlvarezA. Alvarez62
M
7
M
71Jermaine EhioguJ. Ehiogu
Alex McNeillA. McNeill57
M
8
M
46Samba PickeuS. Pickeu
Alfredo MarquitosA. Marquitos66
A
9
M
44Lennart HelmerL. Helmer
Andres PastorA. Pastor58
A
10
A
75Leonardo HidalgoL. Hidalgo
Sebastian CamineroS. Caminero52
A
11
A
66Jason MannJ. Mann
 
Claudio VergesC. Verges65
G
12
A
65Hugo BlancoH. Blanco
Filipe SemedoF. Semedo55
G
13
A
62Romero P. HernandezR. Hernandez
Francisco DiazF. Diaz54
G
14
G
60Elvis CrucianiE. Cruciani

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Caminero.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
Alun Venus passes the ball forward to Ferdinando Taglialatela. Ferdinando Taglialatela shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.25
Pedro Matingou makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Matingou shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.13
Lennart Helmer threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.39
Jason Mann threads the ball through to Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Jason Mann. Jason Mann outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Albert Del Sol has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.11
With some swift thinking, Ferdinando Taglialatela plays the ball forward to Alfredo Marquitos. Alfredo Marquitos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Scott Young.
26.54
Leonardo Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Adelmajid Martel. Adelmajid Martel flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Hidalgo who brings the ball neatly under control. Leonardo Hidalgo cuts inside the box! Leonardo Hidalgo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
27.27
Tim Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Samba Pickeu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samba Pickeu knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Mann. Jason Mann beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.31
Alun Venus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Caminero. Sebastian Caminero shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.53
Tim Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Mann. Jason Mann rushes past Pedro Matingou! Jason Mann rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.34
Alex McNeill clumsily knocks into Fabiano Barzagli. The referee brings Alex McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Fabiano Barzagli stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.24
Pedro Matingou flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alvarez comfortably collects the pass. Alfredo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Caminero finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.28
With a delightful solo run, Andres Pastor stretches the opposition's defence. Andres Pastor shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
42.17
Alfredo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Andres Pastor collects the pass. Andres Pastor shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Billy Bramble takes it forward alone. Billy Bramble makes an attacking run forward. Billy Bramble shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice 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. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.10
Ferdinando Taglialatela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Marquitos. Alfredo Marquitos finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
49.51
Enrique Hidalgo threads the ball through to Jason Mann. Jason Mann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albert Del Sol manages to gather it easily.
53.09
Leonardo Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Adelmajid Martel. Adelmajid Martel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Gimenez.
54.31
Alfredo Alvarez hacks Leonardo Mora from behind! The referee warns Alfredo Alvarez to calm down! Leonardo Mora runs off the knock.
55.01
Adelmajid Martel flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Hidalgo who takes it down. Leonardo Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Albert Del Sol manages to gather it comfortably.
57.46
Lennart Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Tim Lampard who takes it down. Tim Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort but Albert Del Sol is on top of it.
60.24
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Romero P. Hernandez replacing Lennart Helmer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
65.42
Samba Pickeu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Mann. Jason Mann knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hernandez. Romero P. Hernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.07
Alfredo Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
71.36
Filipe Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Alvarez plays a one-two with Sebastian Caminero and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Alvarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Young smothers it!
72.56
Alfredo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Semedo controls it well on his chest. Filipe Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.08
Alfredo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinando Taglialatela collects the pass. Ferdinando Taglialatela edges inside the box! Ferdinando Taglialatela side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
78.38
Samba Pickeu sees Leonardo Hidalgo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Hidalgo makes a defence splitting pass to Samba Pickeu. Samba Pickeu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.39
Filipe Semedo makes a probing pass to Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Scott Young keeps it out!
85.53
Samba Pickeu knocks the ball forward to Jason Mann. Jason Mann shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
87.37
Samba Pickeu threads a neat ball through to Jason Mann. Jason Mann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
89.26
Billy Bramble threads a neat ball through to Pedro Matingou. Pedro Matingou kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinando Taglialatela. Ferdinando Taglialatela cuts inside the box! Ferdinando Taglialatela shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Sevilla FC
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
9
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
49.4%
24.1%

Scorers
Jason Mann 16
Romero P. Hernandez 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Mann of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings