Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 19,350 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.


0.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
6.06
Albert Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
8.10
Juan-Carlos Pichichi darts forward. Juan-Carlos Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Young.
9.27
Albert Sanz makes a simple pass to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.33
Kevin Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio plays a one-two with Jose Marcelino and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Toshiaki Akio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Eduardo Lorenzo reads it well. Fabulous stop!
16.28
Samir Buchwald hits a low pass to Tony Power. Tony Power advances inside the box! Tony Power cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
20.25
Noah Rummenigge takes it forward alone. Noah Rummenigge advances inside the box! Noah Rummenigge takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.07
Noah Rummenigge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Alves. Quim Alves knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Carcedo is offside!
26.33
Kevin Young flicks a high pass forward to Jose Marcelino who brings the ball under control. Jose Marcelino sees space and advances. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
27.49
Juan-Carlos Pichichi brings the ball forward. Juan-Carlos Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort but Bonaventure Manfredini is on top of it.
28.44
Francisco Martinez makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino connects with a diving header but somehow Eduardo Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
30.57
Henning Haaland flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cruz who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cruz shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.23
Rudy Grégoire flicks a high pass forward to Albert Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Albert Carcedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge plays a scrappy one-two with Samir Buchwald and stumbles forward towards the goal... Noah Rummenigge side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
33.42
Jose Marcelino plays the ball forward to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz plays a quick one-two with Enrique Caminero and rushes in on goal... Albert Sanz shoots from just inside the box but Eduardo Lorenzo reads it well. Good keeping!
36.26
Kevin Young runs forward with the ball. Kevin Young sees Henning Haaland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henning Haaland lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Claudio Cruz!
39.37
Quim Alves flicks a high ball forward to Tony Power who takes it down. Tony Power knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Davidson.
40.21
Henning Haaland threads a neat ball through to Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio finds some space and shoots from distance but Eduardo Lorenzo is on top of it.
42.01
Jose Marcelino hits a low pass to Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.46
With great vision, Samir Buchwald plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi chips 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. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jose Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Eduardo Lorenzo.
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. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Samuele Pecorari replacing Henning Haaland. The RCD Espanyol players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the second half underway!
47.05
Albert Carcedo threads the ball through to Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Tony Power easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Power rushes past Dominic Ritchie! Tony Power comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Bonaventure Manfredini has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.48
Dominic Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Martinez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Martinez threads a neat ball through to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.45
Albert Carcedo makes a simple pass to Quim Alves. Quim Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Serao. Gianpaolo Serao finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.23
Dominic Ritchie threads the ball through to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero hits a low pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
60.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.31
Claudio Cruz hacks Noah Rummenigge from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Rummenigge carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.26
Enrique Caminero decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Caminero shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
78.35
Dominic Ritchie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero surges forward with the ball. Enrique Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Toshiaki Akio!
81.12
Juan-Carlos Pichichi catches Kevin Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Pichichi and warns him to calm down! Kevin Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.25
Albert Sanz plays the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Eduardo Lorenzo.
87.51
Albert Sanz passes the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Toshiaki Akio. Toshiaki Akio makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Eduardo Lorenzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Toshiaki Akio comes in with a high challenge, catching Jose Ramos with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Jose Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
32.3%
42.7%
25%


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

Match Ratings