Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Elche CFElche CF
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas TorresN. Torres50
G
1
G
53Marcos CastroM. Castro
Arturo VelascoA. Velasco71
D
2
D
71Leonardo MerinoL. Merino
Frederico HerreroF. Herrero63
D
3captain
D
62Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Felipe SegarraF. Segarra61
D
captain4
D
56Markus MetzgerM. Metzger
Tiago JardimT. Jardim60
D
5
M
57Julian NunezJ. Nunez
Gianmatteo De SoleG. De Sole73
M
6
M
56Gregorio GomezG. Gomez
Eugenio TorresE. Torres72
M
7
M
54Ivan MolownyI. Molowny
Romano VerhoevenR. Verhoeven69
M
8
M
53Romero P. MenendezR. Menendez
Miguel Del SolM. Del Sol63
M
9
A
65Victor GomezV. Gomez
Gilles MendezG. Mendez71
A
10
A
61Max GuerraM. Guerra
Roberto PerezR. Perez57
A
11
A
59Miguel RedondoM. Redondo
 
Francisco CaballeroF. Caballero59
M
12
A
58Martin RomeroM. Romero
Jose BravoJ. Bravo59
D
13
D
53Antonio FuentesA. Fuentes
Sebastiano GalanteS. Galante54
A
14
D
53Jose Javier MarcelinoJ. Marcelino

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro  Moya.


0.00
Celta Vigo kick off and get the first half underway!
3.39
Frederico Herrero breaks forward. Frederico Herrero threads the ball through to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celta Vigo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
9.53
Victor Gomez barges into Arturo Velasco. The referee calls over Victor Gomez and warns him to calm down! Arturo Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.04
Markus Metzger catches Gilles Mendez on the ankles. The referee warns Markus Metzger to calm down! Gilles Mendez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.45
Felipe Segarra knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Torres. Eugenio Torres sees space and advances. Eugenio Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Marcos Castro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.55
Romano Verhoeven takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Miguel Redondo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.52
Romero P. Menendez sees a break and surges forward. Romero P. Menendez shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
36.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregorio Gomez plays the ball forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Jardim.
39.15
Gregorio Gomez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gregorio Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Elche CF start the second half!
47.24
Miguel Del Sol takes it forward alone. Miguel Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. With a superhuman jump, Gilles Mendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.20
Ivan Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Redondo collects the pass. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Jardim.
53.07
Miguel Del Sol flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Mendez who brings the ball under control. Gilles Mendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Merino.
54.47
Arturo Velasco flicks a high pass forward to Romano Verhoeven who brings the ball under control. Romano Verhoeven flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Perez who brings the ball under control. Roberto Perez shoots from long range. Marcos Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
57.42
Eugenio Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Farinos.
61.09
Felipe Segarra knocks the ball forward to Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven sees Gilles Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.06
Eugenio Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez makes a great pass forward. Roberto Perez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.40
Ivan Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Gomez. Victor Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Herrero.
73.36
Arturo Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Del Sol controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Miguel Del Sol stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.34
Gregorio Gomez flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Redondo. Miguel Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Torres who gathers it comfortably.
77.35
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Sebastiano Galante replacing Miguel Del Sol .
79.18
Markus Metzger sees Romero P. Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Romero P. Menendez plays the ball forward to Max Guerra. Max Guerra shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
83.12
Eugenio Torres plays the ball forward to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Mendez. Gilles Mendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
87.28
Felipe Segarra makes a simple pass to Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Mendez who gracefully takes it down. Gilles Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Castro who gathers it comfortably.
89.07
Tiago Jardim hacks Max Guerra from behind! Tiago Jardim is warned by the referee! Max Guerra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Elche CF
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
31.1%
44.6%
24.3%

Scorers
Gilles Mendez 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Del Sol of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings