Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Barcelona are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
0.00
The whistle blows and Barcelona kick off!
3.01
Guillermo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz makes a probing pass to Jose Iglesias but he's offside!
6.52
Guillermo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Ramos. Juan-Carlos Ramos makes a simple pass to Abel Castro. Abel Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.52
Juan-Carlos Ramos threads the ball through to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.51
Miel Jansen flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Ramos who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Castro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jose Iglesias provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
16.22
Nico Hanke catches Juan-Carlos Ramos on the ankles. Nico Hanke is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.22
Free kick to Barcelona just outside the area...
17.04
Abel Castro takes a slow run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
20.28
Claudio Diez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz collects the pass. Pedro Saenz whips in a cross ball towards Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Jose Fortes Martin.
21.31
Claudio Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Abel Castro. Abel Castro takes a shot at goal but Jose Fortes Martin is on top of it.
24.00
Samir Buchwald sees Andy Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andy Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but Johan Radet is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
26.44
Alfredo Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca tries a spectacular long range effort. Iago Careca scores for Barcelona!!
30.53
Jose Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Abel Castro. The referee calls over Jose Ramos and warns him to calm down! Abel Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.50
Fernando Suarez barges into Eduardo Ribeiro. Fernando Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Ribeiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.14
Iago Careca flicks a high pass forward. Abel Castro easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Castro rushes past Jose Ramos! Jose Ramos clumsily knocks into Abel Castro. Penalty not given!!
34.29
Guillermo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz threads a neat ball through to Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Nico Hanke.
44.45
Jose Ramos catches Guillermo Guardiola on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Ramos to one side and gives him another warning! Guillermo Guardiola runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celta Vigo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celta Vigo kick off the second half!
48.10
Juan-Carlos Ramos clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Ramos is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Pichichi runs off the knock.
49.48
Fernando Suarez knocks the ball forward to Abel Castro. Abel Castro threads the ball through to Jose Iglesias. Jose Iglesias shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
51.23
Alfredo Diez makes a probing pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez threads a neat ball through to Iago Careca. Iago Careca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.41
Miel Jansen receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Suarez. Miel Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Careca. Iago Careca shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
54.51
Noah Rummenigge advances with the ball. Noah Rummenigge plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Ribeiro and rushes in on goal... Noah Rummenigge muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.56
Guillermo Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.39
Iago Careca threads the ball through to Guillermo Guardiola. Guillermo Guardiola threads the ball through to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
67.04
Nico Hanke flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge sees Roberto Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Marin shoots from long range. Johan Radet gets down and covers it.
69.08
Claudio Diez hacks Juan-Carlos Pichichi from behind! The referee brings Claudio Diez to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Pichichi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.56
Samir Buchwald clumsily knocks into Guillermo Guardiola. The referee calls over Samir Buchwald and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Rudy Grégoire replacing Andy Henderson, Kevin Kaiser replacing Hugo Ramos and Donny Ebbinge replacing Roberto Marin .
83.41
Donny Ebbinge comes in with a late challenge on Iago Careca. Donny Ebbinge is shown the yellow card! Iago Careca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.6%
61.4%
Play Area
31.8%
43.2%
25%
Scorers
| Iago Careca 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Iago Careca of Barcelona |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Fortes Martin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nico Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Rummenigge (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Samir Buchwald (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Roberto Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rudy Grégoire (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Donny Ebbinge (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 1. | Johan Radet (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miel Jansen (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Iago Careca (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 6. | Guillermo Guardiola (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Claudio Diez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Jose Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Abel Castro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pedro Saenz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Vila (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT) | 0 | |















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