Match Report


Celta VigoCelta Vigo     CompostelaCompostela
Computer Player Computer Player Gary Shapland Gary Shapland
Fernando DiazF. Diaz67
G
1
G
65Nicolas FerrerN. Ferrer
Enrique AlonsoE. Alonso68
D
2
D
61Alberto BlancoA. Blanco
David TelferD. Telfer64
D
3
D
64Julian GentoJ. Gento
Francisco ButraguenoF. Butragueno64
D
4
D
64Adolfo PirriA. Pirri
Jose Fortes DominguezJ. Dominguez58
D
5
M
59Marcello DehuM. Dehu
Frederico MarquezF. Marquez62
M
6
M
69Armin BierhoffA. Bierhoff
Simon SchneiderS. Schneider61
M
7
M
64Garry GlassG. Glass
Romero P. HierroR. Hierro61
M
8
M
52Roberto MunozR. Munoz
Cor HoflandC. Hofland60
M
9
A
55Adolfo FarinosA. Farinos
Jose CamachoJ. Camacho77
A
10captain
A
54Arno ZiegeA. Ziege
Humphrey MolendijkH. Molendijk62
A
captain11
A
51Jose Fortes LeonJ. Leon
 
Elena HierroE. Hierro64
G
12
A
53Arturo RubioA. Rubio
Roberto SuarezR. Suarez60
M
13
A
54Enrique SaezE. Saez
Gabriel BlancoG. Blanco59
A
14
M
60Edgar LopesE. Lopes

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Compostela in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Leon.


0.00
The whistle blows and Compostela get the match underway!
4.12
Garry Glass surges forward with the ball. Garry Glass threads a neat ball through to Arno Ziege. Some silky footwork from Arno Ziege provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Francisco Butragueno.
8.34
David Telfer hacks Jose Fortes Leon from behind! David Telfer is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.30
Garry Glass flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Farinos controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
12.30
Francisco Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Marquez. Frederico Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho cuts inside the box! Jose Camacho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Nicolas Ferrer had no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
20.13
Adolfo Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Blanco. Alberto Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Leon. Jose Fortes Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Farinos. Adolfo Farinos rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.06
Armin Bierhoff threads the ball through to Garry Glass. Garry Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Glass controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
24.58
Francisco Butragueno makes a strong solo run forward. Francisco Butragueno makes a simple pass to Humphrey Molendijk. Humphrey Molendijk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Gento.
26.12
Jose Fortes Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Hierro. Romero P. Hierro knocks the ball forward to Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho skips past Julian Gento! Jose Camacho makes some space for himself and shoots 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.
30.21
Armin Bierhoff makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Bierhoff skips past David Telfer! Armin Bierhoff tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Fernando Diaz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.44
Frederico Marquez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schneider. Simon Schneider outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Nicolas Ferrer!
34.04
Romero P. Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Humphrey Molendijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Humphrey Molendijk shoots from outside the area but Nicolas Ferrer reads it well. Nice save!
40.55
David Telfer makes a simple pass to Romero P. Hierro. Romero P. Hierro hits a low pass to Humphrey Molendijk. Humphrey Molendijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Blanco.
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. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Compostela players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.56
Adolfo Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Pirri makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Munoz but he's offside!
53.42
Simon Schneider deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Marquez. Frederico Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Schneider. Simon Schneider beats his man to it with a header. Nicolas Ferrer gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
54.50
Garry Glass passes the ball forward to Arno Ziege. Arno Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Leon but he's offside!
55.50
Adolfo Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcello Dehu. Marcello Dehu flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Farinos collects the pass. Adolfo Farinos tries a spectacular long range effort. Fernando Diaz easily gets down and covers it.
57.39
With vision, Romero P. Hierro plays the ball forward to Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Blanco.
61.39
Armin Bierhoff hits a low pass to Arno Ziege. With some swift thinking, Arno Ziege plays the ball forward to Marcello Dehu who has made a great run into the box. Marcello Dehu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Fernando Diaz had no chance!! Goal for Compostela!
67.14
Humphrey Molendijk flicks a high pass forward. Jose Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Camacho makes a simple pass, allowing Romero P. Hierro to run into the box. Romero P. Hierro rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Nicolas Ferrer, sees it late!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
71.41
Simon Schneider sees Humphrey Molendijk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Humphrey Molendijk whips in a cross ball towards Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.40
Compostela have made 3 substitutions with Arturo Rubio replacing Adolfo Farinos, Edgar Lopes replacing Garry Glass and Enrique Saez replacing Arno Ziege .
78.49
Alberto Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Pirri controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Pirri advances with the ball. Adolfo Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Leon. Jose Fortes Leon powers a header at goal but is denied by Fernando Diaz. Excellent save.
79.04
Simon Schneider decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho powers a header at goal. Jose Camacho scores for Celta Vigo!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
83.14
Francisco Butragueno makes a strong solo run forward. Francisco Butragueno brings the ball forward. Francisco Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.14
Roberto Munoz threads a neat ball through to Arturo Rubio. Arturo Rubio shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.10
Edgar Lopes threads a neat ball through to Armin Bierhoff. Armin Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Saez who brings the ball under control. Enrique Saez sees Arturo Rubio just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Rubio comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
89.01
Romero P. Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Camacho skips past Adolfo Pirri! Jose Camacho cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Julian Gento knocks the ball forward to Marcello Dehu. Marcello Dehu makes a probing pass to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Celta Vigo

Compostela
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
28.7%
41.4%
29.9%

Scorers
Jose Camacho 12, 71, 79
Romero P. Hierro 67
Armin Bierhoff 30
Marcello Dehu 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Camacho of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Diaz (GK)
6
2.Enrique Alonso (DEF)
6
3.David Telfer (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Butragueno (DEF)
7
5.Jose Fortes Dominguez (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Marquez (MID)
7
7.Simon Schneider (MID)
7
8.Romero P. Hierro (MID)goal scored
7
9.Cor Hofland (MID)
6
10.Jose Camacho (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Humphrey Molendijk (ATT)
6
 
12.Elena Hierro (GK)
0
13.Roberto Suarez (MID)
0
14.Gabriel Blanco (ATT)
0

1.Nicolas Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Alberto Blanco (DEF)
6
3.Julian Gento (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Marcello Dehu (MID)goal scored
7
6.Armin Bierhoff (MID)goal scored
7
7.Garry Glass (MID)
6
8.Roberto Munoz (MID)
6
9.Adolfo Farinos (ATT)
6
10.Arno Ziege (ATT)
6
11.Jose Fortes Leon (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Rubio (ATT)
6
13.Enrique Saez (ATT)
6
14.Edgar Lopes (MID)
6