Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Levante UDLevante UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo LorenzoE. Lorenzo72
G
1
G
71Pierre-Alain Le BrisP. Le Bris
Nico HankeN. Hanke71
D
2
D
68Thomas CharpennetT. Charpennet
Jose RamosJ. Ramos66
D
3
D
65Ole de GrootO. de Groot
Rudy GrégoireR. Grégoire66
D
4captain
D
65Albert CortesA. Cortes
Juan-Carlos PichichiJ. Pichichi75
M
5
D
65Stephane AmorusoS. Amoruso
Noah RummeniggeN. Rummenigge73
M
6
M
73Cristiano MendesC. Mendes
Albert CarcedoA. Carcedo72
M
7
M
73Chris HupkesC. Hupkes
Samir BuchwaldS. Buchwald68
M
8
M
67Albert AguilarA. Aguilar
Quim AlvesQ. Alves75
A
captain9
A
72Nicolas PenaN. Pena
Gianpaolo SeraoG. Serao74
A
10
A
68Nicolas SuarezN. Suarez
Tony PowerT. Power68
A
11
A
65Michael PeppinckM. Peppinck
 
Tomˆs Van Der ReeT. Van Der Ree67
M
12
G
65Ted-Kelton LaspallesT. Laspalles
Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin66
G
13
A
63Albert VergesA. Verges
Hugo RamosH. Ramos65
A
14
D
63Miguel OrtegaM. Ortega

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 20,372 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Guerrero Lopez.


0.00
Celta Vigo kick off and get the match underway!
2.26
Albert Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Noah Rummenigge who takes it down. Noah Rummenigge threads a neat ball through to Gianpaolo Serao. Gianpaolo Serao knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald makes a looping header on goal but somehow Pierre-Alain Le Bris manages to keep it out.
6.05
Jose Ramos catches Nicolas Pena on the ankles. Jose Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.39
Cristiano Mendes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eduardo Lorenzo manages to gather it.
12.25
Nicolas Pena comes in with a late challenge on Jose Ramos. Nicolas Pena is shown the yellow card! Jose Ramos runs off the knock.
20.43
Ole de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Mendes makes a simple pass to Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
21.26
Noah Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
34.31
Stephane Amoruso threads a neat ball through to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Hupkes kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Suarez but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.53
Jose Ramos makes a simple pass to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald sees Noah Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Rummenigge shoots from distance but Pierre-Alain Le Bris is on top of it.
42.15
Noah Rummenigge advances with the ball. Noah Rummenigge deftly passes the ball to Gianpaolo Serao, releasing him through on goal. Gianpaolo Serao cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
44.28
Albert Aguilar makes a simple pass to Nicolas Suarez. Nicolas Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Eduardo Lorenzo manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Rudy Grégoire makes a simple pass to Quim Alves. With a delightful solo run, Quim Alves stretches the opposition's defence. Quim Alves deftly passes the ball to Juan-Carlos Pichichi, releasing him through on goal. Stephane Amoruso comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
47.30
Chris Hupkes decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Hupkes hits a low pass to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes tries a spectacular strike. Eduardo Lorenzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.32
Rudy Grégoire sees Noah Rummenigge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noah Rummenigge makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Serao. Gianpaolo Serao knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Power. Tony Power makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.33
Cristiano Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pena who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pena controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Albert Aguilar through on goal. Albert Aguilar comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Eduardo Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
57.51
Nico Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Grégoire. Rudy Grégoire controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Power. Tony Power plays a one-two with Quim Alves and rushes in on goal... Tony Power side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.21
Juan-Carlos Pichichi threads the ball through to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
65.09
Ole de Groot comes in with a late challenge on Albert Carcedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.13
Ole de Groot threads a neat ball through to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar makes a simple pass to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Some good footwork from Cristiano Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
75.51
Jose Ramos passes the ball forward to Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge passes the ball forward to Quim Alves. Quim Alves shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.43
Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Tomˆs Van Der Ree replacing Tony Power, Jose Fortes Martin replacing Gianpaolo Serao and Hugo Ramos replacing Samir Buchwald .
81.39
Ole de Groot flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Mendes controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Mendes threads a neat ball through to Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck rushes past Rudy Grégoire! Michael Peppinck shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.17
Tomˆs Van Der Ree passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Martin. Jose Fortes Martin puts a great ball through. Tomˆs Van Der Ree runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
84.35
Nico Hanke hits a low pass to Jose Ramos. Jose Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo advances inside the box! Albert Carcedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.04
Ole de Groot threads the ball through to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Hupkes shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.40
Albert Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pena controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Cristiano Mendes threads a neat ball through to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes passes the ball forward but Nicolas Pena is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Levante UD
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
32.6%
40.2%
27.2%

Scorers
Cristiano Mendes 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Mendes of Levante UD

Match Ratings