Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Numancia. A crowd of 8,139 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Celta Vigo and Numancia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Numancia kick off!
9.45
Guillermo Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo threads the ball through to Antonio Vidal but he's offside!
10.49
Nicolas Blanco comes in with a late challenge on John Green. Nicolas Blanco is given a warning by the referee! John Green runs off the knock.
18.47
Linus Röhlig kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Gil. Frederico Gil threads the ball through to Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nicolas Ramos manages to keep it out.
20.14
Nicolas Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Iglesias. Guillermo Iglesias flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
21.18
Celta Vigo are easily keeping Numancia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.51
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.24
Ismael Ayaz makes a probing pass to Frederico Gil. Frederico Gil surges forward with the ball. Frederico Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.16
Linus Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Molowny. Pablo Molowny decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Blanco.
30.04
Gabriel Marcelino threads the ball through to Luis Diez. Luis Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.32
Guillermo Iglesias threads the ball through to Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
36.41
Dayo Ghirardello takes it forward alone. Dayo Ghirardello knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Green but he's offside!
42.04
Guillermo Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo knocks the ball forward to Antonio Vidal but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the second half underway!
48.35
Gabriel Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Iglesias. Guillermo Iglesias passes the ball forward to Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Ramos.
49.49
Celta Vigo are easily keeping Numancia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
54.31
Daniel Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.04
Alfredo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
69.16
Guillermo Iglesias makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo heads the ball goalwards. Patricio Bravo easily smothers it.
79.06
Nicolas Blanco decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Blanco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Vidal. Antonio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Patricio Bravo.
84.14
Frederico Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Green. John Green sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.35
Marcos Vila decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Redondo. Fernando Redondo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.12
Celta Vigo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Redondo of Numancia
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31%
47.9%
21.1%