Match Report


LleidaLleida     Celta VigoCelta Vigo
Computer Player Computer Player John Miller John Miller
Miguel FariaM. Faria53
G
1
G
79Luis GainzaL. Gainza
Ricardo BlancoR. Blanco65
D
captain2
D
57Sebastian GutierrezS. Gutierrez
Gabriel José MariG. José Mari64
D
3
D
75Alex BurleyA. Burley
Ernesto CaballeroE. Caballero59
D
4
D
63Gregorio RuizG. Ruiz
Leonardo SolerL. Soler54
D
5
D
77Pedro MunozP. Munoz
Damien UpsonD. Upson66
M
6captain
M
64Paul YoungP. Young
Garry NivenG. Niven62
M
7
M
68Sebastian PeiroS. Peiro
Scott MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn61
M
8
M
61Guillermo SanzG. Sanz
Patricio GutierrezP. Gutierrez55
M
9
A
65Pedro MunozP. Munoz
Lars ArnoldL. Arnold66
A
10
A
71Victor BelbeyV. Belbey
Arturo GonzalezA. Gonzalez64
A
11
A
63Anton BabbelA. Babbel
 
Adolfo RomeroA. Romero63
A
12
D
55Felipe CarmonaF. Carmona
Felipe SuarezF. Suarez61
A
13
M
54Guillermo SerranoG. Serrano
Cleto ZambrottaC. Zambrotta57
A
14
A
66Bruno MoutinhoB. Moutinho

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Camp dEsports where Lleida play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 13,834 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Lleida are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio Ferrer.


0.00
Lleida kick off the first half!
10.06
Damien Upson passes the ball forward to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.43
Gabriel José Mari makes a strong solo run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel José Mari plays the ball forward to Arturo Gonzalez. Arturo Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
21.40
Guillermo Sanz makes a simple pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel plays a quick one-two with Victor Belbey and rushes in on goal... Anton Babbel looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Gabriel José Mari is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
22.22
Guillermo Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.55
Guillermo Sanz decides to run forward with the ball. Guillermo Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Faria who gathers it comfortably.
32.17
Guillermo Sanz 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 Paul Young. Paul Young flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
42.41
Gabriel José Mari knocks the ball forward to Garry Niven. Garry Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Gonzalez. Arturo Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Leonardo Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Upson. Damien Upson makes a beautiful solo run. Damien Upson shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Luis Gainza easily smothers it!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.22
With great vision, Pedro Munoz plays the ball forward to Paul Young. Paul Young runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul Young lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
48.33
Patricio Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Gainza.
49.43
Damien Upson takes a quick corner, playing it short to Leonardo Soler. Leonardo Soler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
57.59
Ernesto Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gonzalez. Arturo Gonzalez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Luis Gainza manages to gather it.
60.45
Ernesto Caballero makes a strong solo run forward. Ernesto Caballero passes the ball forward to Lars Arnold. Lars Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.28
Gregorio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Victor Belbey collects the pass. Victor Belbey lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
63.43
Gregorio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Anton Babbel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Gabriel José Mari!
66.23
Gregorio Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.41
Victor Belbey hits a low pass to Paul Young. Paul Young lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.35
Alex Burley makes a strong solo run forward. Alex Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey makes a probing pass between the defence to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.42
Alex Burley flicks a high pass forward. Paul Young collects the pass. Paul Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.42
Paul Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Ruiz. Gregorio Ruiz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gregorio Ruiz plays a one-two with Pedro Munoz and rushes in on goal... Gregorio Ruiz tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.07
Damien Upson makes a strong solo run forward. Damien Upson passes the ball forward to Garry Niven. Garry Niven shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
90.00
Anton Babbel threads the ball through to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Lleida

Celta Vigo
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.6%
46.8%
24.7%

Scorers
Guillermo Sanz 66
Pedro Munoz 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Sanz of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Miguel Faria (GK)
6
2.Ricardo Blanco (DEF)
6
3.Gabriel José Mari (DEF)
7
4.Ernesto Caballero (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Soler (DEF)
6
6.Damien Upson (MID)
7
7.Garry Niven (MID)
6
8.Scott Meiklejohn (MID)
6
9.Patricio Gutierrez (MID)
6
10.Lars Arnold (ATT)
6
11.Arturo Gonzalez (ATT)
6
 
12.Adolfo Romero (ATT)
0
13.Felipe Suarez (ATT)
0
14.Cleto Zambrotta (ATT)
0

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