Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
John MillerJohn Miller Computer Player Computer Player
Luis GainzaL. Gainza79
G
1
G
57Gabriel LozanoG. Lozano
Sebastian GutierrezS. Gutierrez57
D
2
D
66Rodolfo FernandezR. Fernandez
Alex BurleyA. Burley75
D
3
D
59Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez
Gregorio RuizG. Ruiz63
D
4
D
56Ledley FlintlockL. Flintlock
Felipe CarmonaF. Carmona55
D
5
D
49Antonio PerezA. Perez
Paul YoungP. Young64
M
captain6
M
65Eduardo CabreraE. Cabrera
Alberto GuardiolaA. Guardiola66
M
7
M
63Graham GrayG. Gray
Guillermo SanzG. Sanz61
M
8captain
M
63Pedro OliveiraP. Oliveira
Bruno MoutinhoB. Moutinho66
A
9
M
48Alberto RubioA. Rubio
Victor BelbeyV. Belbey71
A
10
A
63Felipe SanzF. Sanz
Anton BabbelA. Babbel63
A
11
A
55Gianfranco OngaratoG. Ongarato
 
Pedro MunozP. Munoz77
D
12
G
55Arturo BlancoA. Blanco
Sebastian PeiroS. Peiro68
M
13
A
54Leon WardL. Ward
Pedro MunozP. Munoz65
A
14
G
54Fernando DuranF. Duran

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Deportivo Alaves. 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 Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Crespo.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.11
With imagination, Alex Burley picks a pass forward to Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola surges forward with the ball. Alberto Guardiola edges inside the box! Alberto Guardiola side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Gabriel Lozano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.01
Guillermo Sanz hacks Pablo Ramirez from behind! Guillermo Sanz is warned by the referee! Pablo Ramirez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.34
Graham Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Ongarato. Gianfranco Ongarato shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
14.58
Paul Young comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Oliveira. The referee brings Paul Young to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.53
Alex Burley makes a simple pass to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Anton Babbel is offside!
30.39
Paul Young darts forward. Paul Young lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.33
Alberto Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.27
Paul Young flicks a high pass forward to Victor Belbey who brings the ball under control. Victor Belbey makes a great pass forward. Anton Babbel runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
38.04
Felipe Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Victor Belbey comfortably collects the pass. Victor Belbey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Guardiola but he's offside!
39.49
Pedro Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Gray. Graham Gray flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Sanz shoots from 25 yards. Luis Gainza gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
44.09
Graham Gray flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Oliveira controls it well on his chest. Pedro Oliveira sees Felipe Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Sanz shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Luis Gainza keeps it out!
45.00
Graham Gray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graham Gray 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. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo kick off!
48.05
Alex Burley threads a neat ball through to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel collects the pass. Anton Babbel advances inside the box! Anton Babbel tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gabriel Lozano!
49.43
Antonio Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Fernandez. Without breaking stride, Rodolfo Fernandez plays the ball forward to Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
55.41
Graham Gray threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Ongarato. Gianfranco Ongarato threads a neat, attacking ball through to Felipe Sanz. Some silky footwork from Felipe Sanz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.09
Pedro Oliveira makes a simple pass to Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Gutierrez.
63.19
Paul Young threads a neat ball through to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Paul Young but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.33
Felipe Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Alberto Guardiola plays the ball forward to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz threads the ball through into the box. Anton Babbel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gabriel Lozano easily smothers it!
71.20
Felipe Carmona deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
72.06
Guillermo Sanz knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.41
Anton Babbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey knocks the ball forward to Alberto Guardiola but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.38
With some swift thinking, Alberto Guardiola plays the ball forward to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz knocks the ball forward, putting Bruno Moutinho through on goal. Some silky footwork from Bruno Moutinho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.45
Pedro Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Ongarato. Gianfranco Ongarato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Deportivo Alaves
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
27.3%
44.2%
28.6%

Scorers
Alberto Guardiola 3
Anton Babbel 30, 72
Bruno Moutinho 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Babbel of Celta Vigo

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

1.Gabriel Lozano (GK)
6
2.Rodolfo Fernandez (DEF)
6
3.Pablo Ramirez (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Flintlock (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Perez (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Cabrera (MID)
6
7.Graham Gray (MID)
6
8.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Alberto Rubio (MID)
6
10.Felipe Sanz (ATT)
6
11.Gianfranco Ongarato (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Blanco (GK)
0
13.Leon Ward (ATT)
0
14.Fernando Duran (GK)
0