Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 18,706 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Valencia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.


0.00
Valencia get the match underway!
2.47
Rudy Grégoire threads a neat ball through to Quim Alves. Quim Alves threads a neat ball through to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo plays a scrappy one-two with Noah Rummenigge and stumbles forward towards the goal... Albert Carcedo shoots from just inside the box but Rafael Moreira is on top of it.
4.51
Noah Rummenigge flicks a high pass forward. Albert Carcedo comfortably collects the pass. Albert Carcedo plays a quick one-two with Quim Alves and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Albert Carcedo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.00
Jean-Michel Irles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ramos.
14.23
Jean-Michel Irles flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Leon who brings the ball under control. Felipe Leon whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
18.48
Samir Buchwald surges forward with the ball. Samir Buchwald shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.32
Jean-Michel Irles hacks Gianpaolo Serao from behind! The referee calls over Jean-Michel Irles and shows him a yellow card! Gianpaolo Serao stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.39
Albert Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Gianpaolo Serao who takes it down. Gianpaolo Serao shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
24.21
Felipe Leon laces a weighted ball forward to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rudy Grégoire.
28.17
Andy Harley makes a beautiful solo run. Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Piotr Gadocha controls it well on his chest. Piotr Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.19
Jesper De Vogt knocks the ball forward to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Lorenzo who gathers it comfortably.
36.00
Noah Rummenigge takes it forward alone. Noah Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Serao. Gianpaolo Serao connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.29
Without breaking stride, Andy Harley plays the ball forward to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon controls it well on his chest. Felipe Leon whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Nico Hanke comes in with a late challenge on Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.46
Felipe Leon knocks the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.10
Albert Carcedo flicks a high ball forward to Gianpaolo Serao who takes it down. Gianpaolo Serao runs straight at the defence! Gianpaolo Serao muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
48.44
Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Michel Irles who brings the ball neatly under control. Jean-Michel Irles shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Eduardo Lorenzo keeps it out!
59.35
Nico Hanke sees space and advances. Nico Hanke shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
65.45
Rudy Grégoire flicks a high ball forward to Albert Carcedo who takes it down. Albert Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Gianpaolo Serao. Gianpaolo Serao makes a great pass forward. Tony Power runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.56
Andy Harley flicks a high ball forward to Ali Bruno who takes it down. Ali Bruno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Hanke.
72.08
Jose Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
73.26
Rudy Grégoire makes a probing pass to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Montero.
77.41
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 .
78.41
Jesper De Vogt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc passes the ball forward to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.05
With a delightful solo run, Noah Rummenigge stretches the opposition's defence. Noah Rummenigge tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.46
With vision, Jesper De Vogt laces a through ball forward to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.34
Jose Ramos threads a neat ball through to Rudy Grégoire. Rudy Grégoire brings the ball forward. Rudy Grégoire sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Piotr Gadocha of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
6
2.Juan Montero (DEF)
6
3.Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
4.Andy Harley (DEF)
7
5.Jesper De Vogt (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
7
7.Jean-Michel Irles (MID)yellow card
7
8.Ali Bruno (MID)
6
9.Piotr Gadocha (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Tapia (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
0
13.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
14.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
0

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