Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 9,851 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Real Zaragoza start the match!
12.31
Ivan Herrera makes a probing pass to Pedro Herrera. Pedro Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Rodriquez easily picks it out of the air!
16.33
Adolfo Diaz decides to run forward with the ball. Adolfo Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong tries a spectacular long range effort. Juan Rodriquez easily smothers it.
20.33
Eduardo Segarra passes the ball forward to Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Morales but he's offside!
21.06
Gregorio Caminero passes the ball forward to Carlos Carrasco. Carlos Carrasco passes the ball forward to Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes makes a probing pass to Carlos Flores but he's offside!
27.33
Kevin Liddell sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Liddell makes a probing pass to Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Flores. Carlos Flores directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Marquez manages to gather it comfortably.
30.47
Edmundo Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Velasco. Rodolfo Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.41
Kevin Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Farinos. Nicolas Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Flores. Carlos Flores heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
53.38
Edmundo Iglesias passes the ball forward to Rafael Gainza. Rafael Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Caminero.
55.27
Andres Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Segarra. Eduardo Segarra passes the ball forward to Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Herrera. Pedro Herrera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Juan Rodriquez.
60.35
Andres Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Gainza. Rafael Gainza brings the ball forward. Rafael Gainza shoots from long range. Juan Rodriquez easily smothers it.
63.43
Eduardo Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Herrera. Pedro Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Herrera!
66.57
Eduardo Segarra sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Segarra shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.52
Gabriel Ferrer makes a probing pass to Nicolas Farinos. Nicolas Farinos knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Cortes. Alfredo Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Ruiz.
79.27
Adolfo Diaz knocks the ball forward to Ivan Herrera. Ivan Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales threads the ball through to Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.32
Rafael Gainza threads the ball through to Neil Armstrong. Neil Armstrong kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.01
Rafael Gainza takes it forward alone. Rafael Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Morales. Antonio Morales heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Morales of Celta Vigo
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
32%
45.3%
22.7%