Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,978 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Celta Vigo and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Celta Vigo and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off and get the first half underway!
3.40
0-1Martin Cortes makes a simple pass to Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro chips the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.08
0-1Brian Thomson makes a simple pass to Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
12.29
0-1Patricio Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Berg. Armin Berg knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco goes all the way! Roberto Velasco tries a spectacular strike but somehow Romero P. Castillo manages to keep it out.
14.41
Frederico Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.36
Sebastien Van De Paar brings the ball forward. Sebastien Van De Paar lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs heads the ball goalwards. Sebastian Rodriguez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.45
0-2Martin Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.31
Jose Fuentes kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Rodriguez. Frederico Rodriguez threads the ball through to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.12
Frederico Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Velasco and rushes in on goal... Oscar Peiro shoots from just inside the box. Romero P. Castillo easily smothers it.
32.09
Hauke Rummenigge knocks the ball forward to Sebastien Van De Paar. Sebastien Van De Paar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sebastian Rodriguez easily picks it out of the air!
34.27
Brian Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
38.21
Fernando Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor chips the ball to his team mate, Geert Nilis. Geert Nilis tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.14
0-2Jean-Claude Tresor decides to run forward with the ball. Jean-Claude Tresor kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.57
0-2Geert Nilis comes in with a late challenge on Julian Gil. The referee calls over Geert Nilis and shows him a yellow card! Julian Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.06
Patricio Romero makes a simple pass to Frederico Rodriguez. Frederico Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro goes all the way! Oscar Peiro tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
48.54
Sebastien Van De Paar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.34
Armin Berg kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco goes all the way! Roberto Velasco rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Romero P. Castillo had no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
55.20
2-2Celta Vigo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.43
Armin Berg knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.23
Martin Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Jacobs. Andy Jacobs shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.57
Armin Berg threads the ball through to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Velasco and rushes in on goal... Oscar Peiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.22
Jose Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Armin Berg. Armin Berg flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.16
Pedro Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Claude Tresor. Jean-Claude Tresor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Hierro. Luis Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Rodriguez easily smothers it!
77.08
Martin Cortes makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
25.3%
48%
26.7%
Scorers