FT Celta Vigo 3 - 1
Espanyol
Commentary:
90+6' Celta Vigo with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Today's attendance is 9526.
90+6' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 52%, Espanyol: 48%.
90+5' Loren Moron from Espanyol is ruled offside.
90+5' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 52%, Espanyol: 48%.
90+4' Nolito from Celta Vigo is ruled offside.
90+3' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90+3' Renato Tapia is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+3' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+3' A contender for goal of the season!
90+2' Sergi Gomez provided the assist for the goal.
90+2' G O O O A A A L - Loren Moron from Espanyol beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!90+2' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
90+1' The referee shows Hugo Mallo the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+1' The referee shows Didac Vila the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Didac Vila from Espanyol trips Hugo Mallo
90' The match resumes with a drop ball.
90' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
90' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
90' Santi Mina is leaving the field to be replaced by Hugo Sotelo in a tactical substitution.
89' After a tactical foul, Santi Mina sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
89' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down
89' Denis Suarez from Celta Vigo makes an aerial pass in the box, but the keeper comes out and claims it.
89' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Great vision by Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
88' Franco Cervi from Celta Vigo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Nolito of Celta Vigo passes the ball to a team mate.
88' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Brais Mendez is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Veiga in a tactical substitution.
87' Goal kick for Celta Vigo.
87' Adria Pedrosa is leaving the field to be replaced by Didac Vila in a tactical substitution.
86' That's a great ball by Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
86' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
85' Goal kick for Celta Vigo.
85' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
85' Iago Aspas is leaving the field to be replaced by Nolito in a tactical substitution.
84' A chance presents itself to Raul de Tomas from Espanyol but his header goes wide
84' Nico Ribaudo swings in a cross from the free kick.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Brais Mendez from Celta Vigo trips Adria Pedrosa
83' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
83' A wonderful team goal!
82' Hugo Mallo provided the assist for the goal.
82' G O O O A A A L - Denis Suarez scores with the right foot!82' Hugo Mallo from Celta Vigo makes a great pass and space opens up...
82' Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo passes the ball to a team mate.
82' Celta Vigo with a potentially dangerous attack.
81' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
80' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
79' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Renato Tapia comes back onto the field.
79' Goal kick for Celta Vigo.
79' The game is restarted.
78' Renato Tapia is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
78' Renato Tapia is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
78' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Nico Ribaudo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
77' Nico Ribaudo from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
77' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
77' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
76' Javier Puado from Espanyol directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
76' The referee signals a free kick as Hugo Mallo from Celta Vigo trips Nico Ribaudo
75' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
75' Good effort by Iago Aspas as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
75' Could be a good chance here as Santi Mina from Celta Vigo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
75' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
74' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' Aleix Vidal is leaving the field to be replaced by Ruben Sanchez in a tactical substitution.
74' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
73' Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo is ruled offside.
73' Renato Tapia puts in a cross...
73' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
72' Goal kick for Celta Vigo.
72' Sergi Darder swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
71' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
71' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
71' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
70' Brais Mendez relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Sergi Darder from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
70' Iago Aspas clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
70' Sergi Darder from Espanyol swings in the corner from the left.
70' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
70' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' Great skill from Adria Pedrosa as he dribbles past his opponents
69' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
69' The referee signals a free kick as Brais Mendez from Celta Vigo trips Adria Pedrosa
68' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
68' The referee signals a free kick as Loren Moron from Espanyol trips Javi Galan
67' Denis Suarez from Celta Vigo directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
67' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
67' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Iago Aspas puts in a cross...
67' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
66' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
66' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
65' Santi Mina fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
65' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
65' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
65' Brais Mendez from Celta Vigo tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
65' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
64' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
64' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
64' Hugo Mallo puts in a cross...
63' The referee signals a free kick as Raul de Tomas from Espanyol trips Brais Mendez
63' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
63' How did he miss that? Brais Mendez has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
63' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo directs a ball squarely in the box.
63' Celta Vigo with a potentially dangerous attack.
62' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo commits a foul by elbowing Manu Morlanes
62' Manu Morlanes from Espanyol goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Santi Mina
61' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
59' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
59' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
59' Brais Mendez shoots from outside the box, but Diego Lopez has it under control
58' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
58' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Yangel Herrera is leaving the field to be replaced by Nico Ribaudo in a tactical substitution.
58' Miguelon is leaving the field to be replaced by Loren Moron in a tactical substitution.
58' Oscar Melendo is leaving the field to be replaced by Manu Morlanes in a tactical substitution.
57' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
57' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
56' Adria Pedrosa shoots from outside the box, but Matias Dituro has it under control
56' Hugo Mallo relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Aleix Vidal puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 59%, Espanyol: 41%.
55' Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo is ruled offside.
55' Could be a good chance here as Santi Mina from Celta Vigo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
54' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
54' Safe hands from Matias Dituro as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
53' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Safe hands from Matias Dituro as he comes out and claims the ball
53' Great skill from Javier Puado as he dribbles past his opponents
52' The referee signals a free kick as Renato Tapia from Celta Vigo trips Oscar Melendo
51' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
51' Renato Tapia fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
50' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
50' Poor play by Sergi Gomez as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
50' Denis Suarez puts in a cross...
50' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
49' Raul de Tomas from Espanyol is ruled offside.
49' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
49' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
49' A wonderful team goal!
47' Denis Suarez provided the assist for the goal.
47' G O O O A A A L - Iago Aspas scores with the left foot!47' Denis Suarez from Celta Vigo makes a great pass and space opens up...
47' Celta Vigo with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo is ruled offside.
46' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
46' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Fran Beltran is leaving the field to be replaced by Denis Suarez in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' Celta Vigo has been the better team in this half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Sergi Gomez from Espanyol trips Santi Mina
45' Matias Dituro saved a certain goal there! Javier Puado found himself in a great scoring position but Matias Dituro denied him with a great save
45' Aleix Vidal from Espanyol makes a great pass and space opens up...
44' Espanyol with a potentially dangerous attack.
44' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
43' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
43' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
42' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
42' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
41' Goal kick for Espanyol.
41' Brais Mendez from Celta Vigo tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
41' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
40' Danger averted there as Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol clears the danger with a good tackle
40' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
40' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 60%, Espanyol: 40%.
40' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
39' Obstruction as Hugo Mallo cuts off the run of Javier Puado. A free-kick is awarded.
38' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
37' Great vision by Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
37' Brais Mendez from Celta Vigo directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
37' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
37' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Aleix Vidal from Espanyol makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Espanyol start a counter attack.
36' Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
36' Brais Mendez of Celta Vigo passes the ball to a team mate.
36' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
35' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 57%, Espanyol: 43%.
35' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
34' That's a great ball by Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
34' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
34' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
33' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
31' Espanyol plays a short goal kick.
31' Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo sends an effort wide of target
31' Hugo Mallo puts in a cross...
31' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Hugo Mallo puts in a cross...
30' The referee signals a free kick as Fran Beltran from Celta Vigo trips Raul de Tomas
30' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
30' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' The referee signals a free kick as Javi Galan from Celta Vigo trips Oscar Melendo
29' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
28' Renato Tapia from Celta Vigo commits a foul by elbowing Yangel Herrera
28' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
27' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Celta Vigo are satisfied with the result up to the point.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Santi Mina from Celta Vigo trips Miguelon
25' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 51%, Espanyol: 49%.
25' Adria Pedrosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Franco Cervi from Celta Vigo swings in the corner from the right.
25' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
24' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
23' Goal kick for Celta Vigo.
22' Sergi Darder goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
22' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
22' Santi Mina from Celta Vigo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Adria Pedrosa
21' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
21' Leandro Cabrera relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Fran Beltran puts in a cross...
21' Javi Galan from Celta Vigo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
20' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 56%, Espanyol: 44%.
19' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
19' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
18' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Javier Puado from Espanyol passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Hugo Mallo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
17' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Joseph Aidoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Adria Pedrosa puts in a cross...
16' Espanyol take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Miguelon from Espanyol tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
15' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 53%, Espanyol: 47%.
14' Javi Galan from Celta Vigo is ruled offside.
14' Could be a good chance here as Franco Cervi from Celta Vigo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
13' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
13' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
13' Diego Lopez relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Franco Cervi from Celta Vigo swings in the corner from the right.
12' Leandro Cabrera clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12' Hugo Mallo puts in a cross...
12' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
12' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
11' Safe hands from Matias Dituro as he comes out and claims the ball
11' Sergi Darder puts in a cross...
11' Espanyol start a counter attack.
11' Sergi Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' That looked a fine chance. Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
11' Brais Mendez of Celta Vigo passes the ball to a team mate.
10' Javi Galan from Celta Vigo is ruled offside.
10' Could be a good chance here as Brais Mendez from Celta Vigo cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
10' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 55%, Espanyol: 45%.
9' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
9' Renato Tapia from Celta Vigo goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oscar Melendo
8' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
8' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Javier Puado from Espanyol makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
7' A chance opens up as Raul de Tomas from Espanyol successfully finds a team mate in the area...
7' Adria Pedrosa of Espanyol passes the ball to a team mate.
7' Espanyol are trying to create something here.
7' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
5' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Espanyol take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Goal kick for Celta Vigo.
5' Ball possession: Celta Vigo: 68%, Espanyol: 32%.
4' Adria Pedrosa from Espanyol crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
4' Espanyol are in control of the ball.
4' Celta Vigo managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
3' Iago Aspas provided the assist for the goal.
3' G O O O A A A L - Santi Mina scores with the right foot!3' Some neat football here as Santi Mina from Celta Vigo plays a 1-2 with Iago Aspas.
3' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
3' Celta Vigo are in control of the ball.
2' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Adria Pedrosa relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Franco Cervi from Celta Vigo swings in the corner from the left.
2' Renato Tapia from Celta Vigo sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
2' Franco Cervi from Celta Vigo tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
1' Celta Vigo take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Celta Vigo are trying to create something here.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Espanyol kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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