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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Getafe. A crowd of 8,804 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Getafe appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Getafe start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.07
Arturo Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Soto. Gregorio Soto makes a simple pass to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
6.28
Andres Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Velasco. Rodolfo Velasco advances with the ball. Rodolfo Velasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jose Fortes Pichichi is on top of it.
9.18
Pedro Herrera barges into Arturo Pichichi. The referee calls over Pedro Herrera and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Pichichi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.23
Neil Armstrong barges into Jose Ortiz. Neil Armstrong is shown the yellow card! Jose Ortiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.22
Elena Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.42
Elena Hierro makes a probing pass to Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.30
Ernesto José Mari knocks the ball forward to Frederico Barkero. Frederico Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.20
Edmundo Iglesias makes a probing pass to Ivan Herrera. Ivan Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Redondo.
36.54
Edmundo Iglesias makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Iglesias sees space and advances. Edmundo Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Herrera. Pedro Herrera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Pichichi.
38.34
Rodolfo Velasco clumsily knocks into Elena Hierro. The referee calls over Rodolfo Velasco and shows him a yellow card! Elena Hierro runs off the knock.
39.29
Elena Hierro makes a probing pass to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.21
Gabriel Redondo chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Vidal. Nicolas Vidal makes a probing pass to Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.13
Adolfo Diaz advances with the ball. Adolfo Diaz surges forward with the ball. Adolfo Diaz shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Ivan Herrera decides to run forward with the ball. Ivan Herrera tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Herrera!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
49.16
Edmundo Iglesias takes it forward alone. Edmundo Iglesias knocks the ball forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Pichichi manages to gather it comfortably.
53.19
Rafael Gainza makes a probing pass to Pedro Herrera. Pedro Herrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Pichichi manages to gather it comfortably.
54.26
Frederico Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Marquez who gathers it comfortably.
59.35
Andres Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gainza. Rafael Gainza makes a simple pass to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.07
Getafe are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Celta Vigo's defence.
61.28
Eduardo Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.58
Nicolas Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Munoz but the linesman indicates offside!
77.44
Arturo Pichichi makes a probing pass to Elena Hierro. Elena Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.21
Jose Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Hierro. Elena Hierro passes the ball forward to Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Marquez easily smothers it!
81.17
Gregorio Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Ruiz.
84.07
Frederico Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.39
Frederico Barkero catches Eduardo Segarra on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Segarra runs off the knock.
85.39
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.41
Andres Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Velasco. Rodolfo Velasco threads the ball through to Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.52
Celta Vigo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
Elena Hierro makes a probing pass to Ricardo Munoz. Ricardo Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Diaz of Celta Vigo
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%