Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas TorresN. Torres50
G
1
G
62Eugenio FuentesE. Fuentes
Arturo VelascoA. Velasco70
D
2
D
74Alberto ZubizarretaA. Zubizarreta
Frederico HerreroF. Herrero63
D
3
D
70Andre AbbiatiA. Abbiati
Felipe SegarraF. Segarra60
D
captain4
D
65Pascal SchellP. Schell
Tiago JardimT. Jardim59
D
5
M
67Nicolas VöllerN. Völler
Gianmatteo De SoleG. De Sole72
M
6
M
59Claudio CortesC. Cortes
John KingJ. King70
M
7
M
56Francisco GilF. Gil
Romano VerhoevenR. Verhoeven69
M
8captain
M
56Sebastian MendezS. Mendez
Alejandro LopezA. Lopez62
M
9
A
72Miguel KikoM. Kiko
Gilles MendezG. Mendez69
A
10
A
61Arturo PichichiA. Pichichi
Sebastiano GalanteS. Galante53
A
11
A
57Jose SotoJ. Soto
 
Francisco CaballeroF. Caballero59
M
12
D
63Ernest PfenningsE. Pfennings
Jose BravoJ. Bravo59
D
13
A
57Hugo GomezH. Gomez
Graeme InceG. Ince51
A
14
D
57Sebastian MorenoS. Moreno

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 8,723 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Garrido.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
3.06
Alejandro Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Zubizarreta.
4.48
Claudio Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko plays a quick one-two with Arturo Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Miguel Kiko provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nicolas Torres had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
12.31
Tiago Jardim plays the ball forward to John King. John King knocks the ball forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.16
John King flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Mendez who brings the ball under control. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
18.02
Sebastian Mendez sees Miguel Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Kiko shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.32
Claudio Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Kiko who brings the ball under control. Miguel Kiko passes the ball forward but Jose Soto is offside!
34.15
John King catches Francisco Gil on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Gil stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.45
Frederico Herrero sees Romano Verhoeven in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romano Verhoeven runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romano Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.05
Arturo Velasco threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo De Sole. Gianmatteo De Sole hits a low pass to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón have changed their lineup with Hugo Gomez replacing Sebastian Mendez. The Celta Vigo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
53.25
Francisco Gil makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Gil plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Kiko and advances towards the goal... Francisco Gil shoots from just inside the box but it flies well off target!
71.02
Frederico Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John King. John King makes a high pass forward. Sebastiano Galante shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Galante shoots from distance but Eugenio Fuentes is on top of his game. Nice save!
73.33
Pascal Schell hacks Gilles Mendez from behind! The referee brings Pascal Schell to one side and gives him a warning! Gilles Mendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.50
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Graeme Ince replacing Alejandro Lopez .Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Pfennings replacing Eugenio Fuentes and Sebastian Moreno replacing Miguel Kiko .
78.55
Nicolas Völler flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Moreno who takes it down. Sebastian Moreno shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
81.41
Romano Verhoeven makes a simple pass to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernest Pfennings who gathers it comfortably.
83.00
Francisco Gil comes in with a late challenge on John King. The referee brings Francisco Gil to one side and gives him a warning! John King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.03
Tiago Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Ernest Pfennings.
86.15
Romano Verhoeven takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alberto Zubizarreta reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
John King catches Francisco Gil on the ankles. The referee warns John King to calm down! Francisco Gil grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Sporting Gijón
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
27.4%
53.2%
19.4%

Scorers
Miguel Kiko 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Kiko of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Torres (GK)
6
2.Arturo Velasco (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Herrero (DEF)
7
4.Felipe Segarra (DEF)
6
5.Tiago Jardim (DEF)
8
6.Gianmatteo De Sole (MID)
6
7.John King (MID)yellow card
6
8.Romano Verhoeven (MID)
8
9.Alejandro Lopez (MID)
6
10.Gilles Mendez (ATT)
6
11.Sebastiano Galante (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Caballero (MID)
0
13.Jose Bravo (DEF)
0
14.Graeme Ince (ATT)
6

1.Eugenio Fuentes (GK)
6
2.Alberto Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
3.Andre Abbiati (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Schell (DEF)
6
5.Nicolas Völler (MID)
6
6.Claudio Cortes (MID)
7
7.Francisco Gil (MID)
7
8.Sebastian Mendez (MID)
6
9.Miguel Kiko (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Pichichi (ATT)
7
11.Jose Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernest Pfennings (DEF)
6
13.Hugo Gomez (ATT)
6
14.Sebastian Moreno (DEF)
6