Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Balaidos where Celta Vigo play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 18,649 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Celta Vigo are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.


0.00
Celta Vigo get the match underway!
2.18
Albeiro Aguirre flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Kiko who gracefully takes it down. Claudio Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Caballero.
3.46
With great vision, Claudio Kiko plays the ball forward to Oscar Caballero. Oscar Caballero shoots from outside the area but Leonardo Guerrero is on top of it.
4.20
Sebastian Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Gainza controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.18
Simo Hellen clumsily knocks into Guillermo Vicente. Simo Hellen is warned by the referee! Guillermo Vicente runs off the knock.
8.18
Rafael Caballero makes a simple pass to Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Gainza who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcello Boselli didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.21
Carlos Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Rodriquez who takes it down. Sebastian Rodriquez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Gento. Carlos Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Marcello Boselli reads it well. Superb keeping!
16.14
Sebastian Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
20.06
With imagination, Julien Rabésandratana laces a through ball forward to Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
26.38
Carlos Dominguez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Dominguez knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Marcello Boselli easily punches it away to safety.
27.36
Sebastian Rodriquez catches Joseph Job on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastian Rodriquez and warns him to calm down! Joseph Job runs off the knock.
30.04
Brian Priestley sweeps the ball long. Albeiro Aguirre shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
36.46
Simo Hellen kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Caballero. Oscar Caballero advances with the ball. Oscar Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Caballero.
39.17
Vitor Valente flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Kiko collects the pass. Claudio Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Caballero.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celta Vigo appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the second half!
49.01
Sebastian Rodriquez hacks Joseph Job from behind! The referee warns Sebastian Rodriquez again to calm down! Joseph Job gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.19
Gianluca Antonellini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
54.36
Joseph Job makes a beautiful solo run. Joseph Job lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.08
Pim Van Mol surges forward with the ball. Pim Van Mol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.24
Sebastian Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
71.48
Claudio Kiko knocks the ball forward to Joseph Job. Joseph Job shoots from long range. What a cracker!! Leonardo Guerrero had no chance!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
75.04
Oscar Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Kiko. Claudio Kiko shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.27
Oscar Caballero flicks a high ball forward to Albeiro Aguirre who takes it down. Albeiro Aguirre controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.00
Pim Van Mol knocks the ball forward to Oscar Caballero. Oscar Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Guerrero who gathers it comfortably.
85.49
With great vision, Albeiro Aguirre plays the ball forward to Julien Rabésandratana. Julien Rabésandratana tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.41
Sebastian Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Carlos Dominguez. Carlos Dominguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
89.23
Sebastian Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Gento. Carlos Gento edges inside the box! Carlos Gento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.1212121212121 vs 37.8787878787879
Play Area
Home team third: 22.73%, Midfield: 46.97%, Away team third: 30.30%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Kiko of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Simo Hellen (DEF)
6
4. Pim Van Mol (DEF)
7
6. Vitor Valente (MID)
6
7. Joseph Job (MID)
8
7
10. Albeiro Aguirre (ATT)
7
11. Claudio Kiko (ATT)
9

13. Bruno Moutinho (ATT)
0
14. James Parker (DEF)
0

6
4. Luke James (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
10. Gabriel Gainza (ATT)
6
11. Carlos Gento (ATT)
8

12. Adolfo Hierro (MID)
0
14. Daniel Suarez (GK)
0