Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     Elche CFElche CF
John MillerJohn Miller Computer Player Computer Player
Luis GainzaL. Gainza79
G
1
G
58Juan-Carlos VelascoJ. Velasco
Sebastian GutierrezS. Gutierrez57
D
2
D
68Eugenio IzquierdoE. Izquierdo
Alex BurleyA. Burley75
D
3captain
D
64Alfredo ReyA. Rey
Gregorio RuizG. Ruiz63
D
4
D
58Warren ThatcherW. Thatcher
Felipe CarmonaF. Carmona55
D
5
M
71Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Paul YoungP. Young64
M
captain6
M
59Steve De NooijerS. De Nooijer
Alberto GuardiolaA. Guardiola67
M
7
M
58Edmundo VegaE. Vega
Guillermo SanzG. Sanz61
M
8
M
55Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Pedro MunozP. Munoz65
A
9
A
70Mauricio GuerreroM. Guerrero
Victor BelbeyV. Belbey71
A
10
A
68Nuno TeixeiraN. Teixeira
Anton BabbelA. Babbel63
A
11
A
67Eduardo HerreroE. Herrero
 
Pedro MunozP. Munoz77
D
12
A
60Rainer GerlachR. Gerlach
Sebastian PeiroS. Peiro68
M
13
A
59Fernando MarinF. Marin
Bruno MoutinhoB. Moutinho66
A
14
A
58Francisco LozanoF. Lozano

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Elche CF. 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 Elche CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Ferrer.


0.00
Elche CF start the match!
9.27
Warren Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Nuno Teixeira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
14.44
Warren Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Bravo who takes it down. Alberto Bravo makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Bravo edges inside the box! Alberto Bravo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
15.49
Alberto Guardiola passes the ball forward to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz beats his man to it with a header. Juan-Carlos Velasco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.48
Edmundo Vega catches Paul Young on the ankles. The referee warns Edmundo Vega to calm down! Paul Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.45
Edmundo Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Luis Gainza!
21.21
Edmundo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.57
Steve De Nooijer threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.12
Alfredo Rey flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Barkero who brings the ball under control. Miguel Barkero makes a probing pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega deftly passes the ball to Eduardo Herrero, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Eduardo Herrero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
34.41
Alberto Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Munoz who takes it down. Pedro Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.01
Guillermo Sanz sees Victor Belbey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Belbey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Velasco who gathers it comfortably.
40.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Gregorio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Paul Young. Paul Young makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Young plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Munoz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paul Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.15
Alberto Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anton Babbel whips in a cross ball towards Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Juan-Carlos Velasco is on top of it.
48.08
Paul Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young powers a header at goal but Juan-Carlos Velasco reads it well. Good keeping!
53.14
Alberto Guardiola clumsily knocks into Alfredo Rey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfredo Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Victor Belbey makes a probing pass to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Juan-Carlos Velasco.
57.16
Paul Young barges into Alberto Bravo. The referee brings Paul Young to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Bravo runs off the knock.
60.30
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Bruno Moutinho replacing Victor Belbey .
63.45
Alberto Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz plays a one-two with Alberto Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Pedro Munoz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.43
Gregorio Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel cuts inside the box! Anton Babbel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Juan-Carlos Velasco.
67.27
With some swift thinking, Guillermo Sanz plays the ball forward to Alberto Guardiola. Alberto Guardiola makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
71.58
Alex Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Young. Paul Young changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Young threads the ball through to Pedro Munoz but he's offside!
72.29
Gregorio Ruiz makes a simple pass to Paul Young. With wonderful vision, Paul Young laces a through ball forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
77.14
Sebastian Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Alex Burley who gracefully takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Burley laces a weighted ball forward to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Anton Babbel and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Bruno Moutinho provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.49
Steve De Nooijer flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Guerrero collects the pass. Mauricio Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.07
Steve De Nooijer makes a probing pass to Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira deftly passes the ball to Alberto Bravo, releasing him through on goal. Alberto Bravo rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Luis Gainza!
87.59
Paul Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel makes a probing pass to Pedro Munoz but he's offside!
90.00
Warren Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Steve De Nooijer who brings the ball under control. Steve De Nooijer passes the ball forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eduardo Herrero is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Elche CF
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
24.7%
40.3%
35.1%

Scorers
Pedro Munoz 63
Anton Babbel 67
Bruno Moutinho 77
Nuno Teixeira 9
Edmundo Vega 21

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

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

1.Juan-Carlos Velasco (GK)
7
2.Eugenio Izquierdo (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Rey (DEF)
6
4.Warren Thatcher (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Barkero (MID)
6
6.Steve De Nooijer (MID)
6
7.Edmundo Vega (MID)goal scored
8
8.Alberto Bravo (MID)
7
9.Mauricio Guerrero (ATT)
7
10.Nuno Teixeira (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Eduardo Herrero (ATT)
6
 
12.Rainer Gerlach (ATT)
0
13.Fernando Marin (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Lozano (ATT)
0