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Match Report

Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Compostela. A crowd of 9,310 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.


0.00
Compostela start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
Artur Nunes pushes up the pitch. Artur Nunes passes the ball forward to Malcolm Westwood. Malcolm Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.18
Andres Menendez threads a neat ball through to Andres Romero. Andres Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Verges!
9.39
Wouter Brunswijk flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Tobias Vogel. Tobias Vogel connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Juan Molina.
10.01
Nigel Priestley takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jose Pastor. Jose Pastor flicks the ball across the goal. Guillermo Cabrera reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.42
Guillermo Cabrera passes the ball forward to Andres Romero. Andres Romero shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
30.03
Juan Gainza surges forward with the ball. Juan Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor makes a convincing header but Arno Rummenigge is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
33.37
Martin Pastor hits a low pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Juan Gainza. Juan Gainza directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Gainza!
40.03
Juan Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
48.25
Andres Romero flicks a high pass forward to Albert Duran who brings the ball under control. Albert Duran shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
51.09
Artur Nunes breaks forward. Artur Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Romero. Andres Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.23
Alberto Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Morales. Albert Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor whips the ball goalwards with his head. Martin Pastor scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
59.08
Arno Rummenigge flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Cabrera. Guillermo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Duran. Albert Duran connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Eugenio Verges gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
63.23
Malcolm Westwood takes a short throw-in bringing Andres Menendez into play. Andres Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Eugenio Verges.
67.37
Wouter Brunswijk hits a low pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
69.27
Nigel Priestley takes it forward alone. Nigel Priestley threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.20
Juan Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Vogel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tobias Vogel knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Juan Molina gets down and covers it.
75.55
Jose Pastor threads a neat ball through to Albert Morales. Albert Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Wouter Brunswijk. Wouter Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.19
Nigel Priestley flicks a high pass forward to Albert Morales who brings the ball under control. Albert Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Juan Molina!
81.22
Wouter Brunswijk takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Tobias Vogel. Tobias Vogel flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Vega controls it well on his chest. Alberto Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
83.37
Guillermo Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Westwood. Malcolm Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
84.08
Jose Pastor barges into Malcolm Westwood. Jose Pastor is shown the yellow card! Malcolm Westwood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.2957746478873 vs 50.7042253521127
Play Area
Home team third: 25.35%, Midfield: 47.89%, Away team third: 26.76%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Gainza of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Jose Pastor (DEF)
5
7
7
7. Juan Gainza (MID)
9
9. Tobias Vogel (MID)
6
10. Martin Pastor (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Vega (ATT)
7

12. Nicolas Mora (ATT)
0
0

1. Juan Molina (GK)
7
2. Arturo Molina (DEF)
6
3. Artur Nunes (DEF)
7
6
6. Enrique Vidal (MID)
6
6
9. Andres Romero (ATT)
6
10. Manuel Moreira (ATT)
6
11. Albert Duran (ATT)
6

12. Armando Bedin (GK)
0
13. Eduardo Vega (DEF)
0
14. Eduardo Velasco (DEF)
0