Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas TorresN. Torres50
G
1
G
63Rafael NunezR. Nunez
Arturo VelascoA. Velasco70
D
2captain
D
58Michael PolakM. Polak
Frederico HerreroF. Herrero63
D
3
D
57Carlos AguilarC. Aguilar
Felipe SegarraF. Segarra61
D
captain4
D
55Alejandro BravoA. Bravo
Tiago JardimT. Jardim59
D
5
D
52Carlos AriasC. Arias
Gianmatteo De SoleG. De Sole73
M
6
M
71Gabriel MarcosG. Marcos
John KingJ. King70
M
7
M
64Gabriel ZamoraG. Zamora
Romano VerhoevenR. Verhoeven69
M
8
A
62Victor HierroV. Hierro
Alejandro LopezA. Lopez62
M
9
A
60Antonio FerrerA. Ferrer
Gilles MendezG. Mendez70
A
10
A
56Juan CastroJ. Castro
Sebastiano GalanteS. Galante53
A
11
A
55Eduardo SegarraE. Segarra
 
Francisco CaballeroF. Caballero59
M
12
M
61Ricardo VelosoR. Veloso
Jose BravoJ. Bravo59
D
13
G
59Martino GorettiM. Goretti
Graeme InceG. Ince51
A
14
A
55Eugenio MonteroE. Montero

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 8,813 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while RCD Mallorca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Navarro.


0.00
Celta Vigo start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.56
Gabriel Zamora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.32
Frederico Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven knocks the ball forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Arias.
10.25
With great vision, John King plays the ball forward to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante runs straight at the defence! Sebastiano Galante muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
15.55
John King passes the ball forward to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Gilles Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
18.16
Gabriel Zamora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Hierro. Victor Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
24.43
Romano Verhoeven threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
28.04
Gabriel Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Segarra who gracefully takes it down. Eduardo Segarra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Torres who gathers it comfortably.
30.07
Celta Vigo are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
33.40
John King flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mendez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
34.42
Arturo Velasco threads the ball through to Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Mendez who brings the ball under control. Gilles Mendez cuts inside the box! Gilles Mendez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Nunez.
36.30
Gabriel Zamora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Zamora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.54
Gabriel Zamora threads a neat ball through to Antonio Ferrer. Antonio Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
RCD Mallorca kick off!
51.58
Romano Verhoeven threads a neat ball through to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.57
Carlos Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Zamora. Gabriel Zamora threads the ball through to Antonio Ferrer. Antonio Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Herrero.
55.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Velasco plays the ball forward to John King. John King threads the ball through to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
59.15
Gabriel Marcos threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Castro and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Segarra rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
60.48
Carlos Aguilar pushes mid-way up the pitch. Carlos Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Hierro. Victor Hierro shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Torres with no chance!! Goal for RCD Mallorca!
73.31
Romano Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Mendez controls it well on his chest. Gilles Mendez shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
75.43
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 Rafael Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Graeme Ince replacing Alejandro Lopez .
78.13
Gianmatteo De Sole kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Arias.
85.18
Graeme Ince darts forward. Graeme Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.18
Gabriel Zamora decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Zamora shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

RCD Mallorca
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
45.5%
28.6%

Scorers
Gilles Mendez 16
Victor Hierro 60

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

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)
6
6.Gianmatteo De Sole (MID)
7
7.John King (MID)
7
8.Romano Verhoeven (MID)
7
9.Alejandro Lopez (MID)
6
10.Gilles Mendez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Sebastiano Galante (ATT)
8
 
12.Francisco Caballero (MID)
0
13.Jose Bravo (DEF)
0
14.Graeme Ince (ATT)
6

1.Rafael Nunez (GK)
6
2.Michael Polak (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Aguilar (DEF)
7
4.Alejandro Bravo (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Arias (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Marcos (MID)
6
7.Gabriel Zamora (MID)
8
8.Victor Hierro (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Antonio Ferrer (ATT)
6
10.Juan Castro (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Segarra (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Veloso (MID)
0
13.Martino Goretti (GK)
0
14.Eugenio Montero (ATT)
0