Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Eibar. A crowd of 12,226 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Diaz.


0.00
Celta Vigo get the match underway!
3.31
Thibault Verschuere makes a probing pass to Girolamo Albertini. Girolamo Albertini makes a simple pass to Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro makes a great pass forward. Sebastian Gimenez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
4.18
Girolamo Albertini makes a simple pass to Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
20.52
Paul Young flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Kiko rushes past Elena Rodriquez! Eduardo Kiko comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
22.23
Gregorio Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Kiko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.07
Alberto Guardiola makes a probing pass to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey advances inside the box! Victor Belbey comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
36.12
Alex Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz plays the ball forward to Eduardo Kiko who has made a great run into the box. Andres Cortes catches Eduardo Kiko on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
38.48
Elena Rodriquez makes a probing pass to Girolamo Albertini. Girolamo Albertini sees Sergio Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
44.57
Thibault Verschuere kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Vazquez. Luis Vazquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Eibar kick off and get the second half underway!
49.18
Victor Belbey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz advances inside the box! Pedro Munoz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Nicolas Dominguez. Excellent save.
51.39
Sebastian Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Kiko collects the pass. Eduardo Kiko makes a simple pass, allowing Pedro Munoz to run into the box. Pedro Munoz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Nicolas Dominguez.
52.46
Corner kick to Celta Vigo. Paul Young plays it to the far post. Alex Burley looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Celta Vigo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.37
Paul Young catches Luis Vazquez on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Young and warns him to calm down! Luis Vazquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.54
Gregorio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Kiko who takes it down. Eduardo Kiko passes the ball forward to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Dominguez manages to gather it easily.
59.54
Andres Cortes darts forward. With imagination, Andres Cortes laces a weighted ball forward to Sergio Pinheiro. Sergio Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.11
Gregorio Ruiz makes a simple pass to Paul Young. Paul Young knocks the ball forward to Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Kiko. Eduardo Kiko makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
73.32
Alberto Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Kiko. Eduardo Kiko plays a one-two with Pedro Munoz and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Kiko tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
81.10
Luis Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
84.53
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Pinheiro collects the pass. Sergio Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.04
Luis Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
89.00
Pedro Munoz flicks a high pass forward to Victor Belbey who brings the ball under control. Victor Belbey plays a quick one-two with Pedro Munoz and rushes in on goal... Victor Belbey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Nicolas Dominguez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
26.9%
46.2%
26.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Belbey of Celta Vigo

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