Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 9,379 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Blanco.


0.00
The first half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
2.50
Francisco José Mari sees Ernesto Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
3.42
Carlos Castro threads a neat ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay cuts inside the box! Paul McStay tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.05
Juan-Carlos Diez flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Calvo chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
10.01
Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Romero P. Sanz keeps it out!
12.07
Leonardo Calvo threads the ball through to Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.38
With a delightful solo run, Rafael Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. With a superhuman jump, Elena Molowny connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.00
Romero P. Herrero threads a neat ball through to Andres Guardiola. Andres Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.21
Alfredo Barkero takes a short throw-in bringing Carlos Castro into play. Carlos Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez advances inside the box! Edmundo Suarez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.48
Francisco José Mari brings the ball forward. Francisco José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny flicks the ball with his head. Jose Javier Hernandez gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
28.20
Pablo Redondo laces a weighted ball forward to Leonardo Calvo. Leonardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Vega who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.11
Paulo Andrade hits a low pass to Paul McStay. Paul McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Glass and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Paul McStay provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.01
Francisco José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.10
Francisco José Mari knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Francisco José Mari sees a break and surges forward. Francisco José Mari plays a one-two with Ernesto Vega and advances towards the goal... Francisco José Mari rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Levante UD players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD get the second half underway!
47.32
Paulo Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Edmundo Suarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Paul McStay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Juan-Carlos Diez!
49.45
Paulo Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay makes a defence splitting pass to Edmundo Suarez. Edmundo Suarez tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.45
Alfredo Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul McStay. Paul McStay sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
53.25
Paulo Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Paulo Andrade makes a probing pass to Edmundo Suarez but he's offside!
54.52
Andres Guardiola passes the ball forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay plays a scrappy one-two with Andy Glass and advances towards the goal... Paul McStay strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Romero P. Sanz.
56.13
Andres Guardiola takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Stuart Hansen. Stuart Hansen deftly flicks the ball on. Paul McStay muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
59.06
Andres Guardiola takes it forward alone. Andres Guardiola skips past Juan-Carlos Diez! Andres Guardiola tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
60.27
Levante UD have made 2 substitutions with Gregorio Lopez replacing Carlos Castro and Victor Bravo replacing Andres Guardiola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfredo Barkero plays the ball forward to Victor Bravo. Victor Bravo advances inside the box! Victor Bravo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.16
Gregorio Lopez comes in with a late challenge on Elena Molowny. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Elena Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.48
Nicolas Nieto hacks Ernesto Vega from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Vega grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.25
Leonardo Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Nicolas Nieto barges into Elena Molowny. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
72.25
The referee points to the spot..
73.10
Ernesto Vega takes a short run up. Ernesto Vega slots the ball inside the left post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
77.03
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Francisco Lozano replacing Leonardo Calvo .
83.54
With great vision, Stuart Hansen plays the ball forward to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Paul McStay who takes it down. Paul McStay flicks a high pass forward. Victor Bravo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Victor Bravo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
26.9%
47.4%
25.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul McStay of Levante UD

Match Ratings