Match Report


Real ValladolidReal Valladolid     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose BlancoJ. Blanco70
G
1
G
50Nicolas TorresN. Torres
Daniele DuberryD. Duberry70
D
2
D
70Arturo VelascoA. Velasco
Paul InglisP. Inglis65
D
3
D
63Frederico HerreroF. Herrero
Benedetto GelsiB. Gelsi65
D
4captain
D
60Felipe SegarraF. Segarra
Francisco GimenezF. Gimenez64
D
5
D
59Tiago JardimT. Jardim
Ricardo GentoR. Gento67
M
6
M
73Gianmatteo De SoleG. De Sole
Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor63
M
captain7
M
70John KingJ. King
Alec DavidsonA. Davidson61
M
8
M
69Romano VerhoevenR. Verhoeven
Luis CarvalhoL. Carvalho79
A
9
M
62Alejandro LopezA. Lopez
Daniel PowellD. Powell69
A
10
A
69Gilles MendezG. Mendez
Luis DuranL. Duran59
A
11
A
53Sebastiano GalanteS. Galante
 
Rodolfo Di MeglioR. Di Meglio67
G
12
M
59Francisco CaballeroF. Caballero
Gianni CorreaG. Correa64
D
13
D
59Jose BravoJ. Bravo
Sebastian AlonsoS. Alonso60
M
14
A
51Graeme InceG. Ince

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 9,930 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Cruz.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the match underway!
3.51
Benedetto Gelsi comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Mendez. Benedetto Gelsi is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Mendez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.01
Ricardo Gento makes a probing pass to Luis Duran. Luis Duran shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
8.27
Alec Davidson plays the ball forward to Luis Duran. Luis Duran shoots from distance. Nicolas Torres gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
10.56
Alec Davidson passes the ball forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell advances inside the box! Daniel Powell comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.35
Alec Davidson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.10
Alejandro Lopez sees Sebastiano Galante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiano Galante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.58
Paul Inglis makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor threads the ball through to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.46
Alec Davidson makes a simple pass to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Torres who gathers it comfortably.
26.22
Romano Verhoeven threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
John King knocks the ball forward to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante advances inside the box! Sebastiano Galante comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.06
Alejandro Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Galante holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiano Galante plays a quick one-two with Gilles Mendez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Sebastiano Galante provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.23
Jose Javier Pastor knocks the ball forward to Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Nicolas Torres reads it well. Superb keeping!
34.11
Frederico Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, John King. John King runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John King knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benedetto Gelsi.
45.00
Gianmatteo De Sole flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid 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
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid kick off!
48.26
Sebastiano Galante catches Benedetto Gelsi on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastiano Galante and warns him to calm down! Benedetto Gelsi runs off the knock.
49.46
Paul Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiano Galante. Paul Inglis is warned by the referee! Sebastiano Galante runs off the knock.
51.11
Jose Javier Pastor makes a probing pass to Luis Duran. Luis Duran shoots from 20 yards but Nicolas Torres reads it well. Great save!
60.33
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Rodolfo Di Meglio replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Gianni Correa replacing Alec Davidson .
69.35
Gianmatteo De Sole takes it forward alone. Gianmatteo De Sole lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Jose Blanco.
71.41
Frederico Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianmatteo De Sole. Gianmatteo De Sole kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
75.06
Felipe Segarra threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mendez collects the pass. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Di Meglio.
77.57
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Graeme Ince replacing Alejandro Lopez .
79.15
Daniele Duberry decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Duran. Luis Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.17
Ricardo Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Valladolid

Celta Vigo
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Daniel Powell 11

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Powell of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings