Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 13,516 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gainza.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Celta Vigo and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gainza.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Deportivo Alaves kicking off!
4.19
0-0Oscar Caballero knocks the ball forward to Joseph Job. Joseph Job kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Caballero. Oscar Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Julien Rabésandratana. Julien Rabésandratana side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
8.40
0-0Oscar Caballero brings the ball forward. Oscar Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Flintlock.
9.09
0-0Simo Hellen threads the ball through to Brian Priestley. Brian Priestley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Brian Priestley shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Fernando Duran. Excellent save.
15.16
1-0Pim Van Mol threads the ball through to Brian Priestley. Brian Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Valente. Vitor Valente heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.06
Gianluca Antonellini pushes up the pitch. Gianluca Antonellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Fernando Duran. Excellent save.
20.38
1-0Claudio Kiko catches Ledley Flintlock on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio Kiko and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.41
Pedro Oliveira advances with the ball. Pedro Oliveira plays a scrappy one-two with Guillermo Rubio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pedro Oliveira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Marcello Boselli is on top of it.
22.12
Graham Gray makes a probing pass to Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz shoots from long range but it is miles over!
26.45
1-0Gianluca Antonellini flicks a high pass forward. Albeiro Aguirre controls it well on his chest. Albeiro Aguirre makes a great pass forward. Claudio Kiko runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.45
Oscar Caballero knocks the ball forward to Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.23
Oscar Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
38.19
Vitor Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Caballero. Oscar Caballero shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fernando Duran manages to gather it.
40.02
2-0Claudio Kiko catches Gregorio Soler on the ankles. Claudio Kiko is given a warning by the referee! Gregorio Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
49.30
Oscar Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph Job. Joseph Job chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.43
Pim Van Mol surges forward with the ball. Pim Van Mol knocks the ball to his team mate, Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
67.31
Vitor Valente clumsily knocks into Pablo Montero. The referee calls over Vitor Valente and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Montero stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.49
Julien Rabésandratana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Fernando Duran manages to gather it effortlessly.
72.48
Pablo Montero threads the ball through to Felipe Sanz. Felipe Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.38
Graham Gray barges into Joseph Job. Graham Gray is given a warning by the referee! Joseph Job stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Julien Rabésandratana flicks a high pass forward to Joseph Job who brings the ball under control. Joseph Job knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Montero.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcello Boselli (GK)
6
2. Brian Priestley (DEF)
7
3. Pim Van Mol (DEF)
7
4. Gianluca Antonellini (DEF)
7
5. Simo Hellen (DEF)
6
6. Vitor Valente (MID)
7
7. Joseph Job (MID)
6
8. Oscar Caballero (MID)
8
9. Julien Rabésandratana (MID)
6
10. Albeiro Aguirre (ATT)
9
11. Claudio Kiko (ATT)
5
12. Alberto Guardiola (MID)
0
13. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
0
14. Anton Babbel (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Duran (GK)
7
2. Daniel Reyes (DEF)
6
3. Ledley Flintlock (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Perez (DEF)
6
6. Gregorio Soler (MID)
6
7. Graham Gray (MID)
6
8. Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
9. Pablo Montero (MID)
6
10. Felipe Sanz (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Rubio (ATT)
6
12. Arturo Blanco (GK)
0
13. Gianfranco Ongarato (ATT)
0
14. Oscar Zubizarreta (MID)
0