Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,500 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Union Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Arias.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Union Las Palmas and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Arias.
0.00
0-0Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
6.36
0-0Oscar Pena receives the ball from a throw-in from Juan-Carlos Pena. Oscar Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cabrera. Francisco Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.02
Oscar Pena passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Menendez. Without breaking stride, Juan-Carlos Menendez plays the ball forward to Ivan Blanco. Ivan Blanco shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.16
Thomas Basler sees Alejandro Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Torres shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.32
0-0Eugenio Gento knocks the ball forward to Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Florian Weigel comfortably smothers it!
21.33
Francisco Cabrera hits a low pass to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Roberto Campos manages to keep it out.
22.21
Kevin Hansen sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Hansen brings the ball forward. Kevin Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
24.08
0-0Victor Marcelino clumsily knocks into Alejandro Serrano. Victor Marcelino is warned by the referee! Alejandro Serrano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.34
Guillermo Delgado barges into Elena Camacho. The referee calls over Guillermo Delgado and warns him to calm down! Elena Camacho stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.08
0-0Oscar Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Cano. Alejandro Cano threads a neat ball through to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Hansen.
32.07
Juan-Carlos Pena decides to run forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
33.42
Ricardo Marin flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Delgado controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Delgado shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Campos smothers it!
36.09
Francisco Cabrera threads the ball through to Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
38.10
Mauricio Ortega flicks a high pass forward to Artur Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Artur Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Florian Weigel.
39.08
0-0Eugenio Gento takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Oscar Pena reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.12
Juan-Carlos Menendez hits a low pass to Ivan Blanco. Ivan Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Roberto Campos!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas have changed their lineup with Jose Fortes Torres replacing Artur Barbosa. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
48.35
Alejandro Cano catches Eugenio Gento on the ankles. The referee warns Alejandro Cano to calm down! Eugenio Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.57
Ricardo Marin passes the ball forward to Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Roberto Campos!
55.48
Eugenio Gento threads the ball through to Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Florian Weigel. Excellent save.
57.57
Guillermo Delgado barges into Elena Camacho. The referee brings Guillermo Delgado to one side and gives him another warning! Elena Camacho gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.09
Adolfo Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Torres. Jose Fortes Torres shoots from distance but Florian Weigel is on top of it.
67.40
Kevin Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ortega. Mauricio Ortega hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Torres. Jose Fortes Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Marcelino.
69.26
Ricardo Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Blanco. Ivan Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Camacho.
72.50
Mamadou Crosnier hacks Ivan Blanco from behind! The referee brings Mamadou Crosnier to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Blanco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.07
Mauricio Ortega catches Juan-Carlos Menendez on the ankles. The referee warns Mauricio Ortega to calm down! Juan-Carlos Menendez runs off the knock.
84.08
Mamadou Crosnier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Basler. Thomas Basler hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Torres. Jose Fortes Torres shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.50
Juan-Carlos Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.28
Thomas Basler flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Torres controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Torres shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Florian Weigel of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Campos (GK)
8
2. Kevin Hansen (DEF)
8
3. Elena Camacho (DEF)
6
4. Mamadou Crosnier (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Suarez (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Gento (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ortega (MID)
6
8. Thomas Basler (MID)
7
9. Artur Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Serrano (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Torres (ATT)
6
12. Claudio Torres (ATT)
0
13. Pablo Garrido (MID)
0
14. Jose Fortes Torres (GK)
6
1. Florian Weigel (GK)
9
2. Oscar Pena (DEF)
7
3. Juan-Carlos Pena (DEF)
7
4. Victor Marcelino (DEF)
5
5. Francisco Cabrera (MID)
7
6. Juan-Carlos Menendez (MID)
7
7. Alejandro Cano (MID)
6
8. Ricardo Marin (MID)
7
9. Julian Ortega (ATT)
7
10. Guillermo Delgado (ATT)
6
11. Ivan Blanco (ATT)
6
12. Ivan Castillo (DEF)
0
13. Alejandro Duran (DEF)
0
14. Colin Liddell (GK)
0