Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play Barcelona in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Barcelona get the match underway!
4.38
0-0Edmundo Galadames chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Pichichi. Alfredo Pichichi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by David Ramos.
6.51
0-1Quim Jesus makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Mora. Jose Fortes Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.13
0-1Juan Caballero sees space and advances. Juan Caballero makes a simple pass to Alfredo Pichichi. Alfredo Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Hernandez.
10.20
0-1Martin Crespo catches Reinier Gronkjaer on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Crespo and warns him to calm down! Reinier Gronkjaer stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.26
Adelkria Boukrami decides to run forward with the ball. Adelkria Boukrami controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Pichichi. Alfredo Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Ramos easily smothers it!
18.40
Martin Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Perez. Carlos Perez makes a simple pass to Alfredo Pichichi. Alfredo Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. David Ramos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.35
1-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.30
Craig Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Mora. Jose Fortes Mora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Romero P. Calvo easily smothers it.
33.33
1-1Bjorn-Tore Nielsen kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
34.46
Carlos Perez surges forward with the ball. Carlos Perez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by David Ramos!
40.07
Julien Ait Atmane kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus makes a beautiful solo run. Quim Jesus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Romero P. Calvo!
42.29
Julien Ait Atmane powers a long ball forward. Edgar Reed controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Quim Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed goes all the way! Edgar Reed cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Celta Vigo kick off!
48.23
Nicolas Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Pichichi. Alfredo Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.36
Adelkria Boukrami passes the ball forward to Claudio Hernandez. Claudio Hernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bjorn-Tore Nielsen.
71.57
Edmundo Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Linus Töpfer. Linus Töpfer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julien Ait Atmane.
73.42
Zoumana Finazzi surges forward with the ball. Zoumana Finazzi lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Mora. Jose Fortes Mora directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Romero P. Calvo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.14
Miguel Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Jesus. Quim Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Mora. Jose Fortes Mora whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Reed. Edgar Reed heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.55
Miguel Hernandez comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Pichichi. Miguel Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.51
Quim Jesus knocks the ball forward to Reinier Gronkjaer. Reinier Gronkjaer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.36
Martin Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Hernandez. Claudio Hernandez makes a probing pass to Linus Töpfer. Linus Töpfer lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Garcia. Romero P. Garcia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. David Ramos easily picks it out of the air!
87.56
Julien Ait Atmane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zoumana Finazzi. Zoumana Finazzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Gronkjaer. Reinier Gronkjaer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Romero P. Garcia 18 | Jose Fortes Mora 7, 73 |