Match Report


Levante UDLevante UD     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ted-Kelton LaspallesT. Laspalles66
G
1
G
66Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin
Thomas CharpennetT. Charpennet68
D
2
D
71Nico HankeN. Hanke
Stephane AmorusoS. Amoruso67
D
3
D
71Damien MacleanD. Maclean
Ole de GrootO. de Groot66
D
captain4
D
68Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Albert CortesA. Cortes65
D
5
M
76Juan-Carlos PichichiJ. Pichichi
Cristiano MendesC. Mendes74
M
6
M
74Noah RummeniggeN. Rummenigge
Chris HupkesC. Hupkes73
M
7
M
68Samir BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Albert AguilarA. Aguilar68
M
8
M
66Roberto MarinR. Marin
Nicolas PenaN. Pena73
A
9captain
A
66Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro
Adolfo DuranA. Duran66
A
10
A
65Hugo RamosH. Ramos
Michael PeppinckM. Peppinck65
A
11
A
61Andy HendersonA. Henderson
 
Romero P. CanoR. Cano65
M
12
D
66Kevin KaiserK. Kaiser
Albert VergesA. Verges63
A
13
D
66Rudy GrégoireR. Grégoire
Miguel OrtegaM. Ortega63
D
14
M
63Victor PascualV. Pascual

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 18,291 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Levante UD 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 Arturo Guerrero Lopez.


0.00
Levante UD kick off the first half!
4.24
Samir Buchwald comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Mendes. The referee calls over Samir Buchwald and warns him to calm down! Cristiano Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.18
Chris Hupkes makes a probing pass to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Peppinck but the linesman indicates offside!
15.16
Hugo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro advances inside the box! Eduardo Ribeiro takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.15
Stephane Amoruso hits a low pass to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Martin!
18.57
Albert Cortes threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Martin manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.58
Chris Hupkes flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pena who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pena whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
24.33
Juan-Carlos Pichichi catches Albert Cortes on the ankles. The referee brings Juan-Carlos Pichichi to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.41
Ole de Groot sees Chris Hupkes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Hupkes threads the ball through to Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck runs straight at the defence! Michael Peppinck takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.29
Chris Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Michael Peppinck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Peppinck cuts inside the box! Michael Peppinck cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.46
Stephane Amoruso flicks a high pass forward. Albert Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Albert Aguilar threads the ball through to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Martin smothers it!
32.42
Jose Ramos makes a probing pass to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald makes a probing pass to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson puts a great ball through. Eduardo Ribeiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.23
Cristiano Mendes makes a simple pass to Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.13
Without breaking stride, Albert Aguilar plays the ball forward to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
42.12
Cristiano Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Celta Vigo kick off the second half!
47.28
Samir Buchwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Ribeiro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
48.27
Damien Maclean launches a long ball forward into the other half. Eduardo Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.02
Stephane Amoruso makes a beautiful solo run. Stephane Amoruso hits a low pass to Nicolas Pena. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Pena plays the ball forward to Albert Aguilar who has made a great run into the box. Albert Aguilar tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
57.07
With imagination, Stephane Amoruso laces a weighted ball forward to Albert Aguilar. Albert Aguilar makes a simple pass to Nicolas Pena. Nicolas Pena whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jose Fortes Martin manages to gather it comfortably.
59.46
Cristiano Mendes makes a probing pass to Michael Peppinck. Michael Peppinck shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.59
Thomas Charpennet flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.04
Nico Hanke threads a neat ball through to Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald makes a beautiful solo run. Samir Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Andy Henderson. With a superhuman jump, Andy Henderson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Andy Henderson!
67.48
Jose Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Noah Rummenigge. Noah Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
69.25
Samir Buchwald flicks a high ball forward to Andy Henderson who takes it down. Andy Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Cortes.
81.02
Samir Buchwald knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance. Ted-Kelton Laspalles gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.21
Chris Hupkes flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Duran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Duran shoots from outside the area but Jose Fortes Martin reads it well. Well saved!
84.08
Noah Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ted-Kelton Laspalles. Excellent save.
85.14
Chris Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran plays a one-two with Cristiano Mendes and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Adolfo Duran provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
87.43
Albert Aguilar flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pena who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pena whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
89.26
Albert Aguilar catches Andy Henderson on the ankles. The referee brings Albert Aguilar to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Henderson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Cristiano Mendes passes the ball forward to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Adolfo Duran provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Adolfo Duran scores for Levante UD!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Levante UD

Celta Vigo
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
23.9%
45.5%
30.7%

Scorers
Adolfo Duran 90
Hugo Ramos 48
Andy Henderson 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Martin of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Ted-Kelton Laspalles (GK)
6
2.Thomas Charpennet (DEF)
6
3.Stephane Amoruso (DEF)
7
4.Ole de Groot (DEF)
6
5.Albert Cortes (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Mendes (MID)
7
7.Chris Hupkes (MID)
7
8.Albert Aguilar (MID)
7
9.Nicolas Pena (ATT)
7
10.Adolfo Duran (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Michael Peppinck (ATT)
6
 
12.Romero P. Cano (MID)
0
13.Albert Verges (ATT)
0
14.Miguel Ortega (DEF)
0

1.Jose Fortes Martin (GK)
9
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)
6
7.Samir Buchwald (MID)
8
8.Roberto Marin (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Ribeiro (ATT)
7
10.Hugo Ramos (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Andy Henderson (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Kevin Kaiser (DEF)
0
13.Rudy Grégoire (DEF)
0
14.Victor Pascual (MID)
0