Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Celta Vigo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Valencia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
3.20
0-0Julian Gil passes the ball forward to Frederico Rodriguez. Frederico Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.57
Armin Berg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.39
0-0Johan Bjarnason chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Gomez.
16.23
Johan Bjarnason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.38
0-0Brian Thomson clumsily knocks into Cristian Kempes. Brian Thomson is warned by the referee! Cristian Kempes runs off the knock.
20.10
Frederico Rodriguez kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.39
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.31
Frederico Rodriguez threads the ball through to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.03
0-0Frederico Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Frederico Rodriguez passes the ball forward but Oscar Peiro is offside!
26.28
Oscar Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Florin Lazar. The referee calls over Oscar Peiro and warns him to calm down! Florin Lazar runs off the knock.
27.47
Thomas Johnsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.09
Alejandro Gomez clumsily knocks into Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Alejandro Gomez is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Gabriel Nanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.18
0-0Yassine Elhamdaoui advances with the ball. Yassine Elhamdaoui advances with the ball. Yassine Elhamdaoui goes all the way! Yassine Elhamdaoui rockets a shot on goal but Sebastian Rodriguez is on top of it.
34.27
1-0Enrique Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho goes all the way! Pedro Camacho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Camacho!
40.07
Armin Berg passes the ball forward to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco tries a spectacular strike. Albrecht Borchard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.19
Johan Bjarnason knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho directs the ball goalwards with his head. Sebastian Rodriguez manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
1-1Johan Bjarnason hacks Jose Fuentes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Fuentes runs off the knock.
45.00
Celta Vigo are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Valencia's defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Valencia start the second half!
48.24
Brian Thomson sees a break and surges forward. Brian Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
51.46
Frederico Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.32
Brian Thomson threads the ball through to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.38
Armin Berg threads the ball through to Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Peiro and rushes in on goal... Graziano Albertini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.48
Thomas Johnsen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.06
Johan Bjarnason deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho threads the ball through to Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu takes a shot at goal. Sebastian Rodriguez easily smothers it.
69.50
Armin Berg passes the ball forward to Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco goes all the way! Roberto Velasco takes a shot at goal. Albrecht Borchard easily smothers it.
72.48
Alejandro Gomez hacks Daniel Gabriel Nanu from behind! Alejandro Gomez is warned by the referee again! Daniel Gabriel Nanu runs off the knock.
73.17
Wim De Vlieger passes the ball forward to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason sees a break and surges forward. Johan Bjarnason lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.01
Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Gabriel Nanu and rushes in on goal... Pedro Camacho rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.46
Julian Gil threads the ball through to Brian Thomson. Brian Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro goes all the way! Oscar Peiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.38
Yassine Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Johan Bjarnason. Johan Bjarnason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Gabriel Nanu. Daniel Gabriel Nanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.49
Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball forward to Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.04
Brian Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florin Lazar.
90.00
Yassine Elhamdaoui knocks the ball forward to Thomas Johnsen. Thomas Johnsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Camacho. Pedro Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Rubio. Jose Javier Rubio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
| Pedro Camacho 34, 78 Jose Javier Rubio 73 | Roberto Velasco 40 Graziano Albertini 55 |