Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Numancia. A crowd of 9,285 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo  Fernandez.


0.00
Celta Vigo kick off and get the match underway!
4.23
Frederico Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, John King. John King makes a simple pass to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Kiko.
9.09
Felipe Segarra threads the ball through to Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven runs straight at the opposition's defence. Romano Verhoeven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.04
John King sees Sebastiano Galante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiano Galante threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mendez. Some superb footwork from Gilles Mendez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Gilles Mendez scores for Celta Vigo!!
18.46
Frederico Herrero threads a neat ball through to Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.26
Albert Romero brings the ball forward. Albert Romero shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
22.03
Romano Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Galante collects the pass. Sebastiano Galante shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
27.28
John King knocks the ball forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.09
Oscar Kiko passes the ball forward to Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Romero. Claudio Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Claudio Romero scores for Numancia!! That brings them back into the game!
36.16
Albert Romero hits a low pass to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez makes a probing pass to Claudio Romero but he's offside!
39.38
Frederico Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, John King. John King flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arturo Vazquez.
40.17
Albert Romero advances with the ball. Albert Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia have changed their lineup with Lennart Cziommer replacing Guillermo Montero.

45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the second half underway!
51.55
Felipe Segarra flicks a high ball forward to John King who takes it down. John King threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Kiko.
60.54
Numancia have made a substitution with Adriano Rampulla replacing Niccolo Boyd .
65.30
John King flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiano Galante who brings the ball under control. Sebastiano Galante whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
73.31
Tiago Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Gianmatteo De Sole who takes it down. Gianmatteo De Sole deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.35
Lennart Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Claudio Romero. Claudio Romero shoots from long range but it flies wide!
77.03
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Graeme Ince replacing Alejandro Lopez .
81.38
Celta Vigo are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
83.44
Carlos Nunez sees Martino Zauli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martino Zauli threads a neat ball through to Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla knocks the ball forward to Roberto Suarez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Lennart Cziommer threads a neat ball through to Roberto Suarez. Roberto Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Adriano Rampulla. Adriano Rampulla connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adriano Rampulla!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
32%
44%
24%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Mendez of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Hugo Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Arturo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Nunez (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Kiko (DEF)
6
5.Martino Zauli (MID)
6
6.Albert Romero (MID)
7
7.Guillermo Montero (MID)
6
8.Andres Pastor (MID)
7
9.Niccolo Boyd (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Suarez (ATT)
6
11.Claudio Romero (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Fernando Garrido (MID)
0
13.Lennart Cziommer (MID)
6
14.Adriano Rampulla (MID)goal scored
8