Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 7,497 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Celta Vigo kick off!
6.21
Alberto Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.19
Jose Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.17
Gabriele Fortin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.23
Jose Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
15.29
Alberto Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Camacho.
26.56
Gabriele Fortin kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
27.54
Jose Aguilar hacks Gabriele Fortin from behind! The referee calls over Jose Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Fortin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.04
Felipe Ramos brings the ball forward. Felipe Ramos shoots from distance but it is miles over!
33.32
Branko Bodart knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Fortin. Gabriele Fortin kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp plays a perfect one-two with Jan Vennegoor Machlas and rushes in on goal... Nelson Allsopp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.58
Cristiano Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
38.03
Jose Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.07
Pedro Camacho makes a simple pass to Felipe Ramos. Felipe Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Jose Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
47.56
Nicolas Mora takes it forward alone. Nicolas Mora makes a probing pass to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Guerrero Lopez.
51.09
Alberto Carcedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez goes all the way! Jose Fernandez rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Fernandez easily smothers it!
53.24
Pedro Camacho barges into Nelson Allsopp. The referee calls over Pedro Camacho and warns him to calm down! Nelson Allsopp stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.02
Jose Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.27
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.55
Jan Vennegoor Machlas barges into Tonino Valsesia. The referee calls over Jan Vennegoor Machlas and warns him to calm down! Tonino Valsesia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.13
Regilio van den Broek knocks the ball forward to Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes sees a break and surges forward. Jose Cortes shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Romero P. Fernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
69.28
Alberto Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.03
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.07
Ivan Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison makes a probing pass to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.59
Pedro Camacho decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro goes all the way! Felipe Castro tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Duran easily smothers it!
85.16
Pedro Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison makes a probing pass to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Jose Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Camacho of Celta Vigo
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
30.6%
46.9%
22.4%