Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 13,239 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Oviedo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Serrano.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Oviedo kick off!
3.48
Without breaking stride, Alberto Guardiola plays the ball forward to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey runs straight at the defence! Victor Belbey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
26.15
Guillermo Sanz makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Sanz advances inside the box! Guillermo Sanz strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Michele Mercier is on top of it.
38.08
Guillermo Sanz makes a simple pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel threads the ball through into the box. Paul Young strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
40.22
Nicola C. Rivalta kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Peiro. Alejandro Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
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. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo kick off!
48.32
Gregorio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.24
Paul Young threads a neat ball through to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Munoz but the linesman indicates offside!
63.40
Guillermo Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola edges inside the box! Alberto Guardiola muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michele Mercier with no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
69.52
Ronnie Jack brings the ball forward. Ronnie Jack knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Munoz.
75.56
Pedro Aguilar comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Guardiola. The referee calls over Pedro Aguilar and warns him to calm down! Alberto Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.56
Free kick to Celta Vigo just outside the area...
77.26
Victor Belbey takes a short run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
78.22
Alberto Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Velasco. The referee brings Alberto Guardiola to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.35
Carlos Molowny hits a low pass to Harvey Kanu. Harvey Kanu threads the ball through to Elena Ortega. Elena Ortega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Burley.
85.32
Nicola C. Rivalta brings the ball forward. Nicola C. Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Federico Cinetto. Federico Cinetto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
27.4%
46.8%
25.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Guardiola of Celta Vigo

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

1.Michele Mercier (GK)
7
2.Fernando Pena (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Pedro Aguilar (DEF)
5
5.Carlos Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Jack (MID)
6
7.Alejandro Peiro (MID)
6
8.Harvey Kanu (MID)
6
9.Nicola C. Rivalta (MID)
6
10.Federico Cinetto (ATT)
6
11.Elena Ortega (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Vila (GK)
0
13.Martin Santos (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Perez (GK)
0