Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 19,473 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 Jose Suarez.
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 Jose Suarez.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off!
2.21
0-0Jose Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
3.35
With vision, Enrique Caminero plays the ball forward to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.24
Samir Buchwald makes a probing pass to Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
12.10
0-0Jose Ramos barges into Jose Marcelino. The referee calls over Jose Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Jose Marcelino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Ramos plays the ball forward to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.57
0-0Colin McGrory hits a low pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Marcelino puts a great ball through. Henning Haaland runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
26.20
Jose Marcelino hits a low pass to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.25
0-1Jose Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Fortes Martin with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
32.29
0-1Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Henning Haaland collects the pass. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari makes a deft header. Jose Fortes Martin picks it out of the air!
38.52
Samuel Varela sees Jose Marcelino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari controls it well on his chest. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
42.23
0-1Peter Madrid takes it forward alone. Peter Madrid flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cruz who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.30
Jose Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
Enrique Caminero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 Graham Hall replacing Enrique Caminero. The Celta Vigo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the second half underway!
48.36
Samir Buchwald plays the ball forward to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
51.21
Hugo Ramos clumsily knocks into Graham Hall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Graham Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.27
Albert Sanz threads a neat ball through to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.43
Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.21
Samuel Varela flicks a high pass forward. Albert Sanz collects the pass. Albert Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Samuele Pecorari who takes it down. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nico Hanke.
71.56
0-3Albert Sanz barges into Damien Maclean. The referee calls over Albert Sanz and warns him to calm down! Damien Maclean stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.39
Peter Madrid threads the ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari passes the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
75.45
Peter Madrid plays the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.45
0-4Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Rudy Grégoire replacing Andy Henderson, Kevin Kaiser replacing Hugo Ramos and Donny Ebbinge replacing Roberto Marin .RCD Espanyol have made 2 substitutions with Aimo Urso replacing Colin McGrory and Patricio Guerrero Lopez replacing Henning Haaland .
78.55
0-4Noah Rummenigge clumsily knocks into Albert Sanz. The referee calls over Noah Rummenigge and shows him a yellow card! Albert Sanz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
79.09
Graham Hall flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.13
Kevin Young knocks the ball forward to Graham Hall. Graham Hall chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ramos.
87.06
0-4Albert Sanz plays the ball forward to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Hall. Graham Hall plays a one-two with Patricio Guerrero Lopez and rushes in on goal... Graham Hall tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Jose Ramos!
89.50
0-4Noah Rummenigge catches Patricio Guerrero Lopez in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Patricio Guerrero Lopez rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
25%
75%
Play Area
32.9%
50%
17.1%
Scorers
| Henning Haaland 28, 45 Jose Marcelino 57, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Marcelino of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Fortes Martin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nico Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Ramos (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andy Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samir Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Ramos (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Rudy Grégoire (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Noah Rummenigge (MID) |  | 3 |
| 13. | Kevin Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Donny Ebbinge (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Madrid (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Young (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Marcelino (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Albert Sanz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Henning Haaland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aimo Urso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Graham Hall (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT) | 6 | |