Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 17,992 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Pichichi.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Pichichi.
0.00
CD Badajoz get the match underway!
4.28
Jose Prieto runs forward with the ball. Jose Prieto knocks the ball forward to Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nelson Shew A Tjon.
5.15
It's a corner kick. Eugène Zaré loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Fernando Cruz chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
6.23
Jimmy De Poli flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Wimbee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerard Wimbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.19
Gregorio Campos catches Roberto Tavares on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Tavares runs off the knock.
9.20
Samuel Mboma flicks a high pass forward to Eugène Zaré who brings the ball under control. Eugène Zaré knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Shew A Tjon who gathers it comfortably.
10.09
Ernesto Garcia comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Mboma. Ernesto Garcia is shown the yellow card! Samuel Mboma grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.34
Jose Prieto barges into Nicolas Romero. Jose Prieto is warned by the referee! Nicolas Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.02
Gregorio Campos flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Garcia collects the pass. Ernesto Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Ferguson.
18.32
Gabriel Rubio threads the ball through to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.19
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Eugène Zaré holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugène Zaré knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Nelson Shew A Tjon picks it out of the air!
26.10
Fernando Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Billy Mcinnes who takes it down. Billy Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.05
Nicolas Romero hits a low pass to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes hits a low pass to Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Marasco who gathers it comfortably.
30.17
Gabriel Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.12
Gabriel Rubio surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Rubio runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Gabriel Rubio provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.37
Gabriel Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Nicolas Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Daniele Marasco is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.14
Nicolas Romero comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Rubio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Rubio stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.03
Jose Prieto chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugène Zaré. Eugène Zaré finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
49.32
Samuel Mboma hacks Jimmy De Poli from behind! The referee warns Samuel Mboma to calm down! Jimmy De Poli stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.49
Ernesto Garcia threads a neat ball through to Gerard Wimbee. Gerard Wimbee whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Ortega. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Ortega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.18
Billy Mcinnes sees a break and surges forward. Billy Mcinnes shoots from long range. Daniele Marasco effortlessly gets down and covers it.
57.04
Samuel Mboma threads a neat ball through to Roberto Tavares. Roberto Tavares shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
60.45
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edward Salako replacing Gregorio Campos and Enrique Barkero replacing Gerard Wimbee and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.34
Gabriel Rubio brings the ball forward. Gabriel Rubio shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
65.55
With some swift thinking, Edward Salako plays the ball forward to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Barkero. Enrique Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Prieto.
73.40
Gabriel Rubio flicks a high ball forward to Eugène Zaré who takes it down. Eugène Zaré tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.06
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.44
Samuel Mboma runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Mboma shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
81.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Rubio plays the ball forward to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nelson Shew A Tjon manages to gather it.
85.31
Jose Prieto hits a long diagonal ball forward. Elena Delgado tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Rubio of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniele Marasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Daniel Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Prieto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pascal Schnellinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Mboma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Rubio (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Eugène Zaré (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elena Delgado (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Roberto Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Jimenez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eric Schramm (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nelson Shew A Tjon (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gregorio Campos (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Nicolas Romero (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Fernando Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ernesto Garcia (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 6. | Jimmy De Poli (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy Mcinnes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Ortega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cosmin Houtman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gerard Wimbee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edward Salako (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Enrique Bravo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enrique Barkero (GK) | 6 | |













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