Match Report

0.00 0-0

RCD Espanyol kick off and get the match underway!

3.56 0-0

Sebastian Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Young. Paul Young kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!

4.07 0-0

With some swift thinking, Alberto Guardiola plays the ball forward to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz knocks the ball forward to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Pedro Munoz provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!

6.41 0-0

Alex Burley knocks the ball forward to Paul Young. Paul Young kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!

10.52 1-0

Oscar Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Enrique Ibanez plays a scrappy one-two with Donato Cardascio and advances towards the goal... Enrique Ibanez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

16.07 1-0

Enrique Ibanez passes the ball forward to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

30.17 1-0

Alberto Guardiola hacks Carlos Farinos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Farinos runs off the knock.

33.56 1-0

Paul Young passes the ball forward to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey passes the ball forward but Alberto Guardiola is offside!

34.25 1-0

Ricardo Perez hits a low pass to Donato Cardascio. Donato Cardascio advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Donato Cardascio provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Luis Gainza!

36.33 1-1

Sebastian Peiro threads a neat ball through to Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz rushes past John Inglis! Pedro Munoz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!

45.00 1-1

The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

45.00 1-1

Celta Vigo kick off!

48.54 1-2

Pedro Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Paul Young controls it well on his chest. Paul Young brings the ball forward. Paul Young makes a probing pass between the defence to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

51.20 1-2

Craig Dalglish catches Victor Belbey on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Dalglish to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Belbey stretches but gets up unharmed.

54.40 1-2

Carlos Farinos clumsily knocks into Sebastian Peiro. Carlos Farinos is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

55.07 1-3

Gregorio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Munoz. Pedro Munoz makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paul Young. Paul Young looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

59.57 1-3

Sebastian Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Perez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Perez carries on, but is struggling a bit.

60.34 1-3

Donato Cardascio comes in with a late challenge on Gregorio Ruiz. Donato Cardascio is given a warning by the referee! Gregorio Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.

66.19 1-3

Celta Vigo are dictating the run of play here today.

71.01 1-3

Frederico Alvarez plays the ball forward to Carlos Farinos. Carlos Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.

72.28 1-3

Alex Burley takes it forward alone. Alex Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

79.53 1-3

John Inglis passes the ball forward to Frederico Alvarez. Frederico Alvarez hits a low pass to Oscar Marquez. Oscar Marquez shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!

85.56 1-3

Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Donato Cardascio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Donato Cardascio whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Farinos. Carlos Farinos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!

87.42 1-3

Enrique Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Marquez controls it well on his chest. Oscar Marquez darts forward. Oscar Marquez passes the ball forward to Donato Cardascio. Gregorio Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Donato Cardascio. Penalty not given!!

90.00 1-4

Alberto Guardiola sees Anton Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Babbel cuts inside the box! Anton Babbel side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

90.00 1-4

The whistle blows full-time!