Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Albert Del SolA. Del Sol75
G
1captain
G
79Romero P. KikoR. Kiko
Billy BrambleB. Bramble74
D
2
D
73Gary NaysmithG. Naysmith
Pedro MatingouP. Matingou60
D
captain3
D
69Marcos DominguezM. Dominguez
Adolfo GimenezA. Gimenez57
D
4
D
64Aaron KasperA. Kasper
Ferdinando TaglialatelaF. Taglialatela77
M
5
D
57Victor LopezV. Lopez
Jose Del SolJ. Del Sol69
M
6
M
67Miguel PenaM. Pena
Alun VenusA. Venus63
M
7
M
66Graziano SussiG. Sussi
Alfredo AlvarezA. Alvarez62
M
8
M
64Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Alejandro PenaA. Pena63
A
9
A
70Andres SegarraA. Segarra
Andres PastorA. Pastor58
A
10
A
68Eugenio José MariE. José Mari
Alexandre VarelaA. Varela57
A
11
A
56Eugenio RedondoE. Redondo
 
Marc HansmaM. Hansma55
A
12
G
64Albert DiezA. Diez
Francisco DiazF. Diaz54
G
13
M
61Juan CastilloJ. Castillo
Dietmar LittbarskiD. Littbarski53
M
14
M
61Roberto FloresR. Flores

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,957 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Hierro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the match underway!
2.05
Callum Naysmith advances with the ball. Callum Naysmith knocks the ball forward to Andres Segarra but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
3.37
Alun Venus knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinando Taglialatela. Ferdinando Taglialatela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Dominguez.
6.26
Alun Venus comes in with a late challenge on Graziano Sussi. The referee warns Alun Venus to calm down! Graziano Sussi runs off the knock.
9.02
Aaron Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Adolfo Gimenez comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari appeals for a penalty! Given!!
9.02
The referee points to the spot..
10.52
Eugenio José Mari takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the left but Eugenio José Mari cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
12.37
Gary Naysmith makes a probing pass to Marcos Dominguez. Marcos Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Andres Segarra controls it well on his chest. Andres Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.05
Alun Venus passes the ball forward to Ferdinando Taglialatela. Ferdinando Taglialatela shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.07
Callum Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.40
Adolfo Gimenez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Adolfo Gimenez sees Alejandro Pena in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Pena threads a neat ball through to Alun Venus. Alun Venus strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.23
Alun Venus threads the ball through to Ferdinando Taglialatela. Ferdinando Taglialatela shoots from distance but somehow Romero P. Kiko manages to keep it out.
27.46
Billy Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Andres Pastor collects the pass. Andres Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.49
Miguel Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Del Sol who gathers it comfortably.
44.48
Alfredo Alvarez chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
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 Francisco Diaz replacing Jose Del Sol. Deportivo Alaves have changed their lineup with Albert Diez replacing Marcos Dominguez.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves kick off!
47.34
Alfredo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela collects the pass. Alexandre Varela rushes past Victor Lopez! Alexandre Varela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.07
Francisco Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
59.36
Graziano Sussi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith but the linesman indicates offside!
61.29
Ferdinando Taglialatela surges forward with the ball. Ferdinando Taglialatela lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
65.18
Aaron Kasper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Andres Segarra provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.30
Ferdinando Taglialatela darts forward. Ferdinando Taglialatela shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
69.37
Adolfo Gimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor shoots from long range but Romero P. Kiko is on top of his game. Good save!
71.22
Alun Venus threads the ball through to Alfredo Alvarez. Alfredo Alvarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Romero P. Kiko. Excellent save.
72.56
Albert Diez sees Graziano Sussi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graziano Sussi flicks a high pass forward to Andres Segarra who brings the ball under control. Andres Segarra shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Deportivo Alaves are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.02
Albert Diez sees Graziano Sussi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graziano Sussi flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Redondo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Eugenio Redondo shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
77.19
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Roberto Flores replacing Andres Segarra .
81.04
Adolfo Gimenez sees Andres Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andres Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.28
Billy Bramble sees Francisco Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Pena who takes it down. Alejandro Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.45
Callum Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio José Mari puts a great ball through. Callum Naysmith runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.10
Billy Bramble makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Bramble finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Romero P. Kiko.
90.00
Gary Naysmith flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Sussi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graziano Sussi skips past Billy Bramble! Some silky footwork from Graziano Sussi provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
21.5%
46.2%
32.3%

Scorers
Eugenio José Mari 11 (p)
Andres Segarra 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Kiko of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings
1.Albert Del Sol (GK)
6
2.Billy Bramble (DEF)
7
3.Pedro Matingou (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Gimenez (DEF)
8
5.Ferdinando Taglialatela (MID)
7
6.Jose Del Sol (MID)
6
7.Alun Venus (MID)
8
8.Alfredo Alvarez (MID)
6
9.Alejandro Pena (ATT)
6
10.Andres Pastor (ATT)
6
11.Alexandre Varela (ATT)
6
 
12.Marc Hansma (ATT)
0
13.Francisco Diaz (GK)
6
14.Dietmar Littbarski (MID)
0

1.Romero P. Kiko (GK)
9
2.Gary Naysmith (DEF)
6
3.Marcos Dominguez (DEF)
6
4.Aaron Kasper (DEF)
6
5.Victor Lopez (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Pena (MID)
8
7.Graziano Sussi (MID)
7
8.Callum Naysmith (MID)
7
9.Andres Segarra (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eugenio José Mari (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Eugenio Redondo (ATT)
6
 
12.Albert Diez (GK)
6
13.Juan Castillo (MID)
0
14.Roberto Flores (MID)
6