Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
John MillerJohn Miller Computer Player Computer Player
Luis GainzaL. Gainza79
G
1
G
59Pedro CabreraP. Cabrera
Sebastian GutierrezS. Gutierrez57
D
2
D
74Hugo AlonsoH. Alonso
Alex BurleyA. Burley75
D
3captain
D
63Jose Javier MonteroJ. Montero
Gregorio RuizG. Ruiz63
D
4
D
62Miguel RomanM. Roman
Pedro MunozP. Munoz77
D
5
D
62Julian BrightonJ. Brighton
Paul YoungP. Young64
M
captain6
M
64Roberto Guerrero LopezR. Guerrero Lopez
Alberto GuardiolaA. Guardiola66
M
7
M
63Ricardo DiezR. Diez
Sebastian PeiroS. Peiro68
M
8
M
61Teddy HendrieT. Hendrie
Pedro MunozP. Munoz65
A
9
M
59Alberto VergesA. Verges
Victor BelbeyV. Belbey71
A
10
A
63Micka‘l SuarezM. Suarez
Anton BabbelA. Babbel63
A
11
A
53Ledley PottsL. Potts
 
Felipe CarmonaF. Carmona55
D
12
D
61Nils TurekN. Turek
Guillermo SanzG. Sanz61
M
13
G
58Rodolfo SolerR. Soler
Bruno MoutinhoB. Moutinho66
A
14
D
57Abubakari JansenA. Jansen

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Diaz.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo kick off!
6.05
Alberto Verges threads the ball through to Teddy Hendrie. Teddy Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.27
Ledley Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Diez. Ricardo Diez shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.04
Alberto Guardiola barges into Ricardo Diez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.15
Ricardo Diez plays the ball forward to Ledley Potts. Ledley Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Suarez. Micka‘l Suarez flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.49
Gregorio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Paul Young who takes it down. Paul Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey makes a simple pass, allowing Anton Babbel to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Anton Babbel provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.09
Alex Burley flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Guardiola who takes it down. Alberto Guardiola passes the ball forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.59
Gregorio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel controls it well on his chest. Anton Babbel shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.54
Gregorio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Guardiola makes a defence splitting pass to Paul Young. Paul Young tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
47.12
Paul Young barges into Alberto Verges. Paul Young is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Verges grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
48.13
Alberto Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Victor Belbey!
51.35
Teddy Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Diez. Ricardo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Micka‘l Suarez. Micka‘l Suarez powers a header at goal. Luis Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.43
Victor Belbey comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Roman. Victor Belbey is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Roman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.31
Sebastian Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Alex Burley. Alex Burley flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Munoz easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Munoz shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.56
Hugo Alonso threads the ball through to Roberto Guerrero Lopez. Roberto Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Potts who brings the ball under control. Ledley Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
66.29
Alex Burley advances with the ball. Alex Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Young. Paul Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Brighton.
67.45
Alberto Guardiola threads the ball through to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.32
Alex Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Ruiz. Showing composure, Gregorio Ruiz laces a weighted ball forward to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Montero.
72.53
Alex Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Young. Paul Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Cabrera who gathers it comfortably.
78.40
Sebastian Peiro knocks the ball forward to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.41
Alex Burley flicks a high pass forward to Gregorio Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Gregorio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel advances inside the box! Anton Babbel strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Roberto Guerrero Lopez.
86.36
Corner kick to Celta Vigo. Paul Young plays it to the near post. Some good footwork from Alberto Guardiola provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.00
Sebastian Gutierrez threads the ball through to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Peiro makes a probing pass to Alberto Guardiola but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Real Valladolid
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
24%
44%
32%

Scorers
Anton Babbel 28
Paul Young 41
Victor Belbey 48
Pedro Munoz 55
Micka‘l Suarez 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Munoz of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Luis Gainza (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Gutierrez (DEF)
6
3.Alex Burley (DEF)
8
4.Gregorio Ruiz (DEF)
7
5.Pedro Munoz (DEF)
6
6.Paul Young (MID)goal scored
8
7.Alberto Guardiola (MID)yellow card
8
8.Sebastian Peiro (MID)
6
9.Pedro Munoz (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Victor Belbey (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Anton Babbel (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Felipe Carmona (DEF)
0
13.Guillermo Sanz (MID)
0
14.Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
0

1.Pedro Cabrera (GK)
6
2.Hugo Alonso (DEF)
6
3.Jose Javier Montero (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Roman (DEF)
6
5.Julian Brighton (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Guerrero Lopez (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Diez (MID)
6
8.Teddy Hendrie (MID)
6
9.Alberto Verges (MID)
6
10.Micka‘l Suarez (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ledley Potts (ATT)
6
 
12.Nils Turek (DEF)
0
13.Rodolfo Soler (GK)
0
14.Abubakari Jansen (DEF)
0