Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 8,606 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Pirri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Pirri.
0.00
Celta Vigo kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
Alfred Mustoe makes a probing pass to Gaetano Da Rold. Gaetano Da Rold whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Gutierrez. Hugo Gutierrez beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
3.04
Alun Venus catches Alfred Mustoe on the ankles. Alun Venus is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Mustoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.22
Ferdinando Taglialatela catches Guillermo Garrido on the ankles. The referee brings Ferdinando Taglialatela to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Garrido hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.42
Billy Bramble sees a break and surges forward. Billy Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Jose Del Sol who brings the ball under control. Jose Del Sol knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.48
Alfred Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Garrido. Guillermo Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Gaetano Da Rold. Gaetano Da Rold heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
14.32
Morris Cadamarteri makes a simple pass to Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
15.27
Alfred Mustoe flicks a high pass forward to Morris Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Morris Cadamarteri shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.18
Billy Bramble threads a neat ball through to Alun Venus. Alun Venus flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Alvarez who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Alvarez cuts inside the box! Alfredo Alvarez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.24
Guillermo Garrido knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
24.57
Alfred Mustoe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfred Mustoe shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
28.53
Billy Bramble runs forward with the ball. Billy Bramble passes the ball forward to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.06
Albert Cabrera makes a simple pass to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Enrique Prieto.
32.37
Alfred Mustoe laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez makes a simple pass, allowing Hugo Gutierrez to run into the box. Hugo Gutierrez tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.34
Alejandro Pena threads a neat ball through to Alun Venus. Alun Venus shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.57
Alejandro Pena runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Pena shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
44.41
Billy Bramble threads a neat ball through to Jose Del Sol. Jose Del Sol flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Taglialatela. Ferdinando Taglialatela shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
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 Dietmar Littbarski replacing Jose Del Sol. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
49.52
Guillermo Garrido passes the ball forward to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
53.51
Edmundo Santos advances with the ball. Edmundo Santos flicks a high pass forward. Morris Cadamarteri easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.14
Billy Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Littbarski. Dietmar Littbarski shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.24
Guillermo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Bramble.
59.03
Alfredo Alvarez threads the ball through to Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Venus. Alun Venus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.56
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Seb Debrosse replacing Alfred Mustoe and Juan Calvo replacing Hugo Gutierrez .
61.56
Mauricio Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Fernandez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.24
Bruno Ferreira sees Mauricio Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Fernandez makes a probing pass to Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri plays a one-two with Guillermo Garrido and advances towards the goal... Morris Cadamarteri shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Garrido plays the ball forward to Gaetano Da Rold. Gaetano Da Rold controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Cadamarteri. Morris Cadamarteri rushes past Pedro Matingou! Morris Cadamarteri makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Albert Del Sol. Excellent save.
69.30
Albert Cabrera hits a low pass to Pedro Matingou. Pedro Matingou flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Littbarski. Dietmar Littbarski kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdinando Taglialatela but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.13
Alun Venus hits a low pass to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alfredo Alvarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.01
Juan Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Fernandez. Mauricio Fernandez sees Rodolfo Perez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Perez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
75.41
Pedro Matingou sees space and advances. Pedro Matingou flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Pena controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Venus. Alun Venus flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Edmundo Santos.
76.47
Alfredo Alvarez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Edmundo Santos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
77.36
Real Madrid have made a substitution with Miguel Alvarez replacing Guillermo Garrido .
78.42
Pedro Matingou flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Alvarez who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Alvarez finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alfredo Alvarez!
84.38
Billy Bramble flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Cabrera. Albert Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Venus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alejandro Pena takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.49
Billy Bramble hits a low pass to Pedro Matingou. Pedro Matingou hits a low pass to Dietmar Littbarski. Dietmar Littbarski deftly passes the ball to Alexandre Varela, releasing him through on goal. Alexandre Varela tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Prieto smothers it!
90.00
Ferdinando Taglialatela flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Varela skips past Nicolas Arendt! Some world-class footwork from Alexandre Varela provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Enrique Prieto. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
31%
41.4%
27.6%
Scorers
| Alfredo Alvarez 16, 78 Dietmar Littbarski 54 | Alfred Mustoe 25 Hugo Gutierrez 32 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Alvarez of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albert Del Sol (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Billy Bramble (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Pedro Matingou (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Albert Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ferdinando Taglialatela (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alun Venus (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alfredo Alvarez (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
| 9. | Alejandro Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andres Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexandre Varela (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Marc Hansma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dietmar Littbarski (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 14. | Roberto Reyes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enrique Prieto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Arendt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Perez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfred Mustoe (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Guillermo Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gaetano Da Rold (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Gutierrez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Mauricio Fernandez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Morris Cadamarteri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Miguel Alvarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Seb Debrosse (DEF) | 6 | |











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