Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 19,482 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Armin Berg barges into Daniel Carvalho. The referee calls over Armin Berg and warns him to calm down! Daniel Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.26
0-0Frederico Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini knocks the ball forward to Roberto Velasco but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
4.49
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.10
0-0Alejandro Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rodriguez. Frederico Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.37
0-0Urvin Van Halst sees space and advances. Urvin Van Halst whips in a cross ball towards Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Sebastian Rodriguez manages to gather it comfortably.
26.55
Marco Nieto makes a simple pass to Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios shoots from distance but Sebastian Rodriguez is on top of it.
30.24
Aaron Matthijs clumsily knocks into Roberto Velasco. Aaron Matthijs is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.35
1-0Julian Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rodriguez. Frederico Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Velasco. Roberto Velasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Velasco!
38.11
1-0Stephan Strasser makes a probing pass to Urvin Van Halst. Urvin Van Halst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.12
1-0Stephan Strasser barges into Armin Berg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Armin Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.03
Daniel Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tyrone Palacio. Tyrone Palacio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
47.46
Alejandro Gomez brings the ball forward. Alejandro Gomez sees space and advances. Alejandro Gomez plays a perfect one-two with Graziano Albertini and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Gomez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Gabriel Suarez manages to keep it out.
51.44
Aaron Matthijs threads the ball through to Urvin Van Halst. Urvin Van Halst makes a simple pass to Tyrone Palacio. Tyrone Palacio shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.11
Stephan Strasser makes a beautiful solo run. Stephan Strasser makes a simple pass to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Rodriguez who gathers it comfortably.
55.20
Frederico Rodriguez threads the ball through to Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro threads the ball through to Graziano Albertini but he's offside!
59.30
Urvin Van Halst knocks the ball forward to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Gomez.
61.29
Armin Berg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Peiro. Oscar Peiro shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
63.21
Christos Tsoukalas makes a probing pass to Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Sebastian Rodriguez!
69.25
Christos Tsoukalas knocks the ball forward to Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tyrone Palacio but he's offside!
71.34
Urvin Van Halst chips the ball to his team mate, Tyrone Palacio. Tyrone Palacio tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.08
Christos Tsoukalas knocks the ball to his team mate, Tyrone Palacio. Tyrone Palacio whips in a cross ball towards Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.24
Rocco R. Nodari kicks a strong pass forward to Urvin Van Halst. Urvin Van Halst chips the ball to his team mate, Anastasios Tselios. Anastasios Tselios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.37
Celta Vigo are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.10
Armin Berg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Albertini. Graziano Albertini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Rocco R. Nodari advances with the ball. Rocco R. Nodari flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Sforza. Nico Sforza tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Sebastian Rodriguez!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.2%
65.8%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers