Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 9,503 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the match underway!
2.02
Cosmin Davids sees space and advances. Cosmin Davids sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
8.33
Pablo Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Cosmin Davids. Cosmin Davids kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Caballero. Francisco Caballero threads the ball through to Hugo Reyes. Hugo Reyes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.44
Oscar Ferrer clumsily knocks into Hugo Reyes. Oscar Ferrer is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Reyes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.25
Alberto Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Galadames. Juan-Carlos Galadames decides to run forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.26
Pedro Gimenez makes a simple pass to Erwin Bot. Erwin Bot shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.16
Alberto Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Galadames. Juan-Carlos Galadames makes a simple pass to Carlos Del Sol. Carlos Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Garry Gallacher.
34.25
Juan-Carlos Galadames knocks the ball forward to Erwin Bot. Erwin Bot knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Vega who gathers it comfortably.
40.26
Juan-Carlos Galadames sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Del Sol. Carlos Del Sol flicks the ball with his head. Carlos Del Sol scores for Villarreal CF!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
49.33
Leonardo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Del Sol. Carlos Del Sol kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Bot but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.11
Pablo Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Caballero. Francisco Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Castillo. Pedro Castillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Victor Rodriquez manages to keep it out.
54.48
Albert Sanz knocks the ball forward to Fernando Hernandez. Fernando Hernandez takes it forward alone. Fernando Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Del Sol. Carlos Del Sol connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
55.47
Leonardo Ramos makes a probing pass to Erwin Bot. Erwin Bot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Aguilar.
57.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.08
Hugo Reyes hacks Oscar Ferrer from behind! Hugo Reyes is shown the yellow card! Oscar Ferrer runs off the knock.
69.03
Pedro Gimenez clumsily knocks into Edmundo Ramos. Pedro Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Edmundo Ramos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.32
Leonardo Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Cosmin Davids. Leonardo Ramos is warned by the referee! Cosmin Davids stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Albert Sanz surges forward with the ball. Albert Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Bot. Erwin Bot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Galadames of Villarreal CF

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.112676056338 vs 47.887323943662
Play Area
Home team third: 30.99%, Midfield: 47.89%, Away team third: 21.13%