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 18,129 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.


0.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
With imagination, Samir Helmer plays the ball forward to Marcel Lange. Marcel Lange sees Arturo Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Roman controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Carmona through on goal. Rafael Carmona shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.20
Alec Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Lange who takes it down. Marcel Lange chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Eduardo Lorenzo. Excellent save.
8.28
Albert Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Gianpaolo Serao collects the pass. Gianpaolo Serao cuts inside the box! Gianpaolo Serao makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Vega.
9.38
Corner kick to Celta Vigo. Quim Alves plays it short to Rudy Grégoire. Rudy Grégoire side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Urvin Leiwakabessy. Excellent block.
10.32
Samir Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez cuts inside the box! Pablo Vazquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
12.37
Samir Helmer plays the ball forward to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Brian Pallister collects the pass. Brian Pallister shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.54
From the throw-in, Albert Carcedo picks out Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald hits a low pass to Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge plays a one-two with Samir Buchwald and rushes in on goal... Noah Rummenigge makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
18.51
Pablo Vazquez passes the ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona passes the ball forward but Bruno Veloso is offside!
20.42
Marcel Lange flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Roman who brings the ball under control. Arturo Roman shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
24.56
Albert Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Samir Buchwald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Buchwald makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Quim Alves. Quim Alves shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Luis Vega is on top of it.
26.21
Jose Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Ramos sees Tony Power in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Power plays a scrappy one-two with Gianpaolo Serao and advances towards the goal... Tony Power tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Vega with no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
33.46
Rudy Grégoire comes in with a late challenge on Bruno Veloso. The referee calls over Rudy Grégoire and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Veloso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.21
Samir Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Lange. Marcel Lange shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
36.22
Jose Ramos threads a neat ball through to Quim Alves. Quim Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Serao. Some world-class footwork from Gianpaolo Serao provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
38.44
Jose Ramos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.34
Albert Carcedo makes a simple pass to Tony Power. Tony Power shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celta Vigo kick off!
47.12
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
51.37
Alec Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez makes a beautiful solo run. Pablo Vazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.25
Albert Carcedo comes in with a late challenge on Brian Pallister. The referee calls over Albert Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Brian Pallister runs off the knock.
54.12
Alec Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Roman controls it well on his chest. Arturo Roman makes a probing pass to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.09
Juan-Carlos Pichichi plays the ball forward to Tony Power. Tony Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Rummenigge. Urvin Leiwakabessy clumsily knocks into Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.20
Nico Hanke sees Quim Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Power. Tony Power heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Urvin Leiwakabessy is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
64.26
Gianpaolo Serao takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Nico Hanke. Nico Hanke flicks the ball across the goal. Rafael Hernandez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.41
Rudy Grégoire sees Noah Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Rummenigge hits a low pass to Tony Power. Tony Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Dalglish.
73.59
Pablo Vazquez passes the ball forward to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman makes a great pass forward. Pablo Vazquez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.28
Marcel Lange laces a through ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Eduardo Lorenzo. Excellent save.
77.42
Marcel Lange comes in with a late challenge on Noah Rummenigge. Marcel Lange is shown the yellow card! Noah Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.42
Jose Ramos knocks the ball forward to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Power. Tony Power tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.52
Pablo Vazquez sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Vazquez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
85.19
Bruno Veloso barges into Rudy Grégoire. Bruno Veloso is shown the yellow card! Rudy Grégoire runs off the knock.
87.20
With great vision, Rudy Grégoire plays the ball forward to Albert Carcedo. Seeing a gap ahead, Albert Carcedo plays the ball forward to Gianpaolo Serao. Gianpaolo Serao knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Vega who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Pablo Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Carmona. Rafael Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Hanke.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
28%
40.9%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Power of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Lorenzo (GK)
8
2.Nico Hanke (DEF)
6
3.Jose Ramos (DEF)
7
4.Rudy Grégoire (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Juan-Carlos Pichichi (MID)
6
6.Noah Rummenigge (MID)goal scored
8
7.Albert Carcedo (MID)yellow card
6
8.Samir Buchwald (MID)
6
9.Quim Alves (ATT)
6
10.Gianpaolo Serao (ATT)
7
11.Tony Power (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Tomˆs Van Der Ree (MID)
0
13.Jose Fortes Martin (GK)
0
14.Hugo Ramos (ATT)
0

1.Luis Vega (GK)
6
2.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
3.Samir Helmer (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Hernandez (DEF)
6
5.Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
6
6.Brian Pallister (MID)goal scored
7
7.Pablo Vazquez (MID)
8
8.Marcel Lange (MID)yellow card
6
9.Bruno Veloso (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Arturo Roman (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Carmona (ATT)
6
 
12.Amara Paisley (GK)
0
13.Damien Riggott (ATT)
0
14.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
0