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Match Report

Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Carlos Tartiere where Real Oviedo play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,645 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Oviedo are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Herrero.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the first half underway!
3.13
Gregorio Martinez sees Rodolfo Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolfo Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Zubizarreta. Adolfo Zubizarreta puts a great ball through. Eduardo Ferrer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.31
Nigel Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to David Veloso. David Veloso shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.27
Juan Prieto catches Juan Gainza on the ankles. Juan Prieto is shown the yellow card! Juan Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.03
Leonardo Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Gainza plays the ball forward to David Veloso. David Veloso threads the ball through into the box. Djimi Henrot comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
28.45
Djimi Henrot flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
30.33
Alberto Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Henrot. Djimi Henrot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
33.49
Eduardo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Zubizarreta. Adolfo Zubizarreta plays a scrappy one-two with Valerien Blanchard and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adolfo Zubizarreta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.44
Jose Pastor threads a neat ball through to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Martinez.
38.00
Rodolfo Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
40.42
Eduardo Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Zubizarreta. Adolfo Zubizarreta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
42.46
Alberto Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to David Veloso. David Veloso passes the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Juan Prieto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Prieto makes a simple pass, allowing Jose Javier Cortes to run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Jose Javier Cortes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Oviedo appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Oviedo players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Oviedo kick off and get the second half underway!
49.30
David Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.49
Jose Javier Cortes threads a neat ball through to Valerien Blanchard. Valerien Blanchard flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Cortes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jose Javier Cortes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Jose Pastor.
54.41
It's a corner kick. Jose Cabrera loops the ball over to the far post. Jose Javier Cortes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.16
Eduardo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Menendez. Rodolfo Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Zubizarreta. Adolfo Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Valerien Blanchard and rushes in on goal... Adolfo Zubizarreta tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Eugenio Verges.
72.49
Fernando Leon flicks a high pass forward. Valerien Blanchard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Valerien Blanchard flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Menendez who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Prieto. Juan Prieto makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Alberto Caballero blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.09
Gregorio Martinez plays the ball forward to Valerien Blanchard. Valerien Blanchard lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Cortes. Jose Javier Cortes makes a deft header but somehow Eugenio Verges manages to keep it out.
77.01
Real Oviedo have made 2 substitutions with Victor Lorenzo replacing Jose Javier Cortes and Gregorio Redondo replacing Adolfo Zubizarreta .
78.07
Gregorio Martinez pushes up the pitch. Gregorio Martinez decides to run forward with the ball. Gregorio Martinez finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.47
Juan Gainza comes in with a late challenge on Victor Lorenzo. The referee brings Juan Gainza to one side and gives him a warning! Victor Lorenzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.5555555555556 vs 44.4444444444444
Play Area
Home team third: 24.69%, Midfield: 49.38%, Away team third: 25.93%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Veloso of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jose Gainza (GK)
6
6
3. Fernando Leon (DEF)
6
7
8. Jose Cabrera (MID)
6
9. Juan Prieto (ATT)
6

12. Paulo Gomes (GK)
0
6
6

2. Jose Pastor (DEF)
7
7
6
7. David Veloso (MID)
9
8. Juan Gainza (MID)
6
9. Djimi Henrot (MID)
6
10. Martin Pastor (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Vega (ATT)
7

12. Ruby Mary (DEF)
0
13. Nicolas Mora (ATT)
0
0