Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Celta Vigo kicking off!
2.37
Felipe Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.16
Tonino Valsesia knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Aguilar. Jose Aguilar makes a simple pass to Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.49
Jose Aguilar makes a simple pass to Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Garrido easily smothers it!
9.10
Felipe Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Jose Fortes Garrido has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.35
Hugo Merino clumsily knocks into Rafael Nieto. Hugo Merino is shown the yellow card! Rafael Nieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.59
Ivan Guerrero Lopez barges into Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Ivan Guerrero Lopez is warned by the referee! Jose Fortes Lorenzo runs off the knock.
39.48
Felipe Ramos threads the ball through to Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.15
Ivan Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Felipe Ramos. Felipe Ramos knocks the ball forward to Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Castro. Felipe Castro heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.26
Hugo Merino sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Merino knocks the ball forward to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stephen Thomson is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!
51.14
Juan-Carlos Alonso hacks Rafael Nieto from behind! Juan-Carlos Alonso is shown the yellow card! Rafael Nieto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.21
Francisco Peiro knocks the ball forward to Felipe Ramos. Felipe Ramos brings the ball forward. Felipe Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.47
Craig Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.08
Edmundo Ortega knocks the ball forward to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.00
Hugo Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo heads the ball goalwards but Stephen Thomson is on top of it.
81.23
Guillermo Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.33
Guillermo Izquierdo brings the ball forward. Guillermo Izquierdo tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
85.41
Ivan Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward to Cristiano Nascimento. Cristiano Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Nieto. Rafael Nieto shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Garrido!
89.51
Guillermo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Stephen Thomson.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Ramos of Celta Vigo

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.3846153846154 vs 44.6153846153846
Play Area
Home team third: 29.23%, Midfield: 44.62%, Away team third: 26.15%