Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Fortes MartinJ. Martin66
G
1
G
63Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira
Jose RamosJ. Ramos68
D
2
D
70Olivier BastoO. Basto
Juan-Carlos RuizJ. Ruiz68
D
3captain
D
69Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt
Egbert Van Der WoerdtE. Van Der Woerdt67
D
4
D
69Andy HarleyA. Harley
Roberto MarinR. Marin68
M
5
D
66Filipe MartinsF. Martins
Victor PascualV. Pascual63
M
6
M
75Felipe LeonF. Leon
Victor GuerreroV. Guerrero56
M
7
M
71Ali BrunoA. Bruno
Alberto CamposA. Campos45
M
8
M
70Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen
Eduardo RibeiroE. Ribeiro69
A
captain9
A
69Edouard BlancE. Blanc
Hugo RamosH. Ramos65
A
10
A
69Michael BrunswijkM. Brunswijk
Paulo TeixeiraP. Teixeira60
A
11
A
62Mauricio SaezM. Saez
 
Rudy GrégoireR. Grégoire67
D
12
M
68Graham CookeG. Cooke
Steve SummerbeeS. Summerbee65
D
13
D
65Daniel AlonsoD. Alonso
Nicolas SanzN. Sanz65
D
14
M
63Fernando Mario OulmersF. Oulmers

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Valencia. A crowd of 16,059 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.


0.00
Valencia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Pascual plays the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
6.47
Olivier Basto makes a simple pass to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Brunswijk lofts in a cross ball towards Edouard Blanc. Jose Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
8.25
Olivier Basto makes a simple pass to Pius Van Kouwen. Pius Van Kouwen plays the ball forward to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Saez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michael Brunswijk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
10.21
Filipe Martins hits a low pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
12.22
Victor Guerrero sees Eduardo Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.14
Dianboto Dacourt flicks a high pass forward to Edouard Blanc who brings the ball under control. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
16.46
Juan-Carlos Ruiz barges into Edouard Blanc. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Ruiz and warns him to calm down! Edouard Blanc hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.48
Olivier Basto makes a simple pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward to Pius Van Kouwen who brings the ball under control. Pius Van Kouwen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Ramos.
22.05
Dianboto Dacourt comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Ribeiro. Dianboto Dacourt is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.56
Juan-Carlos Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Victor Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Guerrero darts forward. Victor Guerrero makes a pass forward but Eduardo Ribeiro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
33.30
Victor Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Ribeiro collects the pass. Eduardo Ribeiro makes a simple pass, allowing Paulo Teixeira to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Paulo Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.37
Victor Pascual sees a break and surges forward. Victor Pascual threads a neat ball through to Paulo Teixeira. Some superb footwork from Paulo Teixeira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
39.14
Jose Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Pascual. Victor Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Teixeira collects the pass. Paulo Teixeira rushes past Andy Harley! Paulo Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Moreira.
40.03
Eduardo Ribeiro takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Rafael Moreira gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.10
Ali Bruno passes the ball forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.12
Andy Harley threads the ball through to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward. Michael Brunswijk collects the pass. Michael Brunswijk edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Michael Brunswijk provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.36
Felipe Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
63.05
Andy Harley hits a low pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.38
Pius Van Kouwen takes it forward alone. Pius Van Kouwen lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.19
Dianboto Dacourt makes a simple pass to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
72.56
Hugo Ramos plays the ball forward to Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.12
Seeing Filipe Martins's attacking run, Pius Van Kouwen quickly throws the ball into his path. Filipe Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.17
Egbert Van Der Woerdt comes in with a late challenge on Michael Brunswijk. Egbert Van Der Woerdt is given a warning by the referee! Michael Brunswijk stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.27
Victor Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
81.18
Dianboto Dacourt catches Egbert Van Der Woerdt on the ankles. The referee brings Dianboto Dacourt to one side and gives him another warning! Egbert Van Der Woerdt runs off the knock.
84.39
Egbert Van Der Woerdt sees space and advances. Egbert Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Victor Pascual. Victor Pascual knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Harley.
85.30
Pius Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Saez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Saez whips in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.50
Andy Harley clumsily knocks into Victor Guerrero. The referee calls over Andy Harley and shows him a yellow card! Victor Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Valencia
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%

Scorers
Eduardo Ribeiro 2
Paulo Teixeira 33, 36
Mauricio Saez 47
Michael Brunswijk 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Teixeira of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Jose Fortes Martin (GK)
7
2.Jose Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Juan-Carlos Ruiz (DEF)
6
4.Egbert Van Der Woerdt (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Marin (MID)
6
6.Victor Pascual (MID)
7
7.Victor Guerrero (MID)
6
8.Alberto Campos (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Ribeiro (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Hugo Ramos (ATT)
7
11.Paulo Teixeira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Rudy Grégoire (DEF)
0
13.Steve Summerbee (DEF)
0
14.Nicolas Sanz (DEF)
0

1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
6
2.Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
3.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
4.Andy Harley (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Filipe Martins (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
7
7.Ali Bruno (MID)
6
8.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
6
9.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10.Michael Brunswijk (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Mauricio Saez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13.Daniel Alonso (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID)
0