Match Report


RCD EspanyolRCD Espanyol     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Will SullyWill Sully Computer Player Computer Player
Lefteris KipourosL. Kipouros78
G
1
G
66Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin
Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie75
D
2
D
71Nico HankeN. Hanke
Aimo UrsoA. Urso70
D
3
D
71Damien MacleanD. Maclean
Carlos MolownyC. Molowny74
D
captain4
D
70Saul MainiS. Maini
Arturo CamineroA. Caminero70
D
5
M
76Juan-Carlos PichichiJ. Pichichi
Frederic VanderF. Vander79
M
6
M
74Noah RummeniggeN. Rummenigge
Albert SanzA. Sanz79
M
7
M
68Samir BuchwaldS. Buchwald
Massimo ChianeseM. Chianese79
M
8
M
66Roberto MarinR. Marin
Daniel VianaD. Viana74
A
9captain
A
66Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro
Patricio Guerrero LopezP. Guerrero Lopez70
A
10
A
65Hugo RamosH. Ramos
Juan SanzJ. Sanz73
A
11
A
61Andy HendersonA. Henderson
 
Kevin YoungK. Young76
D
12
D
68Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Enrique CamineroE. Caminero86
M
13
D
66Rudy GrégoireR. Grégoire
Claudio CruzC. Cruz80
M
14
D
66Kevin KaiserK. Kaiser

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadi Cornellà-El Prat where RCD Espanyol play host to Celta Vigo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
RCD Espanyol are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Gomez.


0.00
Celta Vigo start the match!
2.14
Carlos Molowny hacks Juan-Carlos Pichichi from behind! The referee calls over Carlos Molowny and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Pichichi runs off the knock.
4.15
Albert Sanz makes a probing pass to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
6.26
Albert Sanz makes a simple pass to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Saul Maini.
9.02
Roberto Marin makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Marin shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
12.37
Carlos Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander threads a neat ball through to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
15.34
Noah Rummenigge sees Juan-Carlos Pichichi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Pichichi plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Marin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan-Carlos Pichichi rockets a shot on goal. Lefteris Kipouros gets down and covers it.
16.39
Noah Rummenigge knocks the ball forward to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.51
Arturo Caminero flicks a high ball forward to Juan Sanz who takes it down. Juan Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.12
Showing composure, Albert Sanz picks a pass forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez makes a deft header. Jose Fortes Martin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.07
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Marin stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lefteris Kipouros who gathers it comfortably.
30.56
Without breaking stride, Aimo Urso plays the ball forward to Dominic Ritchie. With vision, Dominic Ritchie laces a through ball forward to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez rushes past Saul Maini! Some silky footwork from Patricio Guerrero Lopez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jose Fortes Martin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.54
Arturo Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Guerrero Lopez controls it well on his chest. Patricio Guerrero Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
34.26
Aimo Urso kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Guerrero Lopez collects the pass. Patricio Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.16
Frederic Vander makes a simple pass to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana plays a one-two with Massimo Chianese and rushes in on goal... Daniel Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Jose Fortes Martin.
45.00
Nico Hanke hits a low pass to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lefteris Kipouros who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. RCD Espanyol appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Celta Vigo players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
48.57
Albert Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese threads a neat ball through to Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
51.58
Carlos Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Vander holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederic Vander whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball with his head but Jose Fortes Martin is on top of it.
55.51
Frederic Vander runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederic Vander knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Sanz. Juan Sanz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Fortes Martin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.58
Andy Henderson hacks Arturo Caminero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Caminero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.06
Frederic Vander sees Daniel Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Viana whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jose Fortes Martin manages to gather it.
69.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.50
Roberto Marin makes a simple pass to Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.10
Aimo Urso threads a neat ball through to Massimo Chianese. Massimo Chianese flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Viana who brings the ball under control. Daniel Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
75.59
Aimo Urso makes a probing pass to Albert Sanz. Albert Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Chianese who takes it down. Massimo Chianese shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Martin manages to gather it easily.
77.38
RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Kevin Young replacing Arturo Caminero .Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Jose Ramos replacing Andy Henderson, Rudy Grégoire replacing Hugo Ramos and Kevin Kaiser replacing Roberto Marin .
79.41
Samir Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Rudy Grégoire controls it well on his chest. Rudy Grégoire edges inside the box! Aimo Urso clumsily knocks into Rudy Grégoire. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
81.43
Massimo Chianese takes a short throw-in bringing Carlos Molowny into play. With great vision, Carlos Molowny plays the ball forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Viana. Daniel Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.09
Massimo Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander knocks the ball forward to Patricio Guerrero Lopez. Patricio Guerrero Lopez shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
89.13
Frederic Vander comes in with a late challenge on Samir Buchwald. Frederic Vander is shown the yellow card! Samir Buchwald gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Albert Sanz breaks forward. Albert Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

RCD Espanyol

Celta Vigo
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
26.1%
45.7%
28.3%

Scorers
Patricio Guerrero Lopez 31
Juan Sanz 56

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Patricio Guerrero Lopez of RCD Espanyol

Match Ratings
1.Lefteris Kipouros (GK)
6
2.Dominic Ritchie (DEF)
7
3.Aimo Urso (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Caminero (DEF)
6
6.Frederic Vander (MID)yellow card
7
7.Albert Sanz (MID)
7
8.Massimo Chianese (MID)
7
9.Daniel Viana (ATT)
7
10.Patricio Guerrero Lopez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Juan Sanz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kevin Young (DEF)
6
13.Enrique Caminero (MID)
0
14.Claudio Cruz (MID)
0

1.Jose Fortes Martin (GK)
8
2.Nico Hanke (DEF)
6
3.Damien Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Saul Maini (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Pichichi (MID)
6
6.Noah Rummenigge (MID)
6
7.Samir Buchwald (MID)
6
8.Roberto Marin (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Ramos (ATT)
6
11.Andy Henderson (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jose Ramos (DEF)
6
13.Rudy Grégoire (DEF)
6
14.Kevin Kaiser (DEF)
6