Viking Stavanger (0) 1 -
Celta (3) 1
Viking: Olsen; Dahl
(Espevoll 70'), Kuivasto, Hangeland, Pereira; Berre, Sanne, Fuglestad, Kopteff
(Soerli 93'); Nygaard, Nevland (Sigurdsson 70'). 4-4-2. Celta:
Pinto; Velasco (Coira 79'), Cáceres, Berizzo, Juanfran; José
Ignacio, Giovanella; Coudet, Edu (Gustavo López 70'), Sylvinho; Catanha
(Mostovoi 64'). 4-2-3-1.
Goals: 0-1. 75.
Mostovoi. Beat Olsen with low shot after good run by Giovanella. 1-1. 90.
Sigurdsson. Header from close range after Pinto saved from Nygaard.
Celta had virtually ensured
their path to the third round with a three goal win at home against Viking, and
they finished off the job in the second leg in Norway. Lotina was not taking
any chances and put out a strong side, although Mostovoi and Gustavo
López were kept in reserve in the beginning. Celta dominated the early
minutes, with Catanha and Velasco both sending shots over the bar and Juanfran
having a penalty appeal turned down. Viking replied through Nygaard, but ex
Sevilla keeper Frode Olsen had to be at his best to keep out efforts from
Juanfran and Sylvinho a few minutes later.
The Norwegians threw caution
to the winds after the break, and after a couple of scares, Lotina turned to
Mostovoi and Gustavo López, taking off his two most attacking players
Edu and Catanha. It seemed to be a very defensive move, but a few minutes later
Celta took the lead, Giovanella running past two defenders before leaving the
ball in Mostovoi's path with a clever backheel. The "Tsar" was left with a
clear path to goal, and without hesitating drove a low shot past Olsen, ending
any hope for the locals. However they did get a consolation goal in the last
minute through Sigurdsson after Celta relaxed, the substitute heading in from
close range after Nygaard's shot ballooned up off Pinto. |