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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Jaen. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Jaen kick off!
3.45
Oscar Soler sees space and advances. Oscar Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.49
Samuel Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin passes the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.54
Phil Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera connects with a diving header but somehow Gregorio Hierro manages to keep it out.
15.58
Seeing a gap ahead, Valerio Albonetti laces a weighted ball forward to Claudio Santos. With great vision, Claudio Santos plays the ball forward to Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Bruno Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.00
Roberto Vega comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Martinez. Roberto Vega is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Martinez stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.51
Jose Javier Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Roman. Rafael Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Gregorio Hierro.
30.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.06
With some swift thinking, Samuel Vieira plays the ball forward to Rafael Roman. Rafael Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera makes a simple pass, allowing Gabriel Ibanez to run into the box. Some good footwork from Gabriel Ibanez provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.34
Samuel Vieira laces a through ball forward to Rafael Roman. Rafael Roman sees Nico Perrin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Ball. With a superhuman jump, Phil Ball connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gregorio Hierro picks it out of the air!
36.38
Gabriel Ibanez catches Oscar Soler on the ankles. The referee warns Gabriel Ibanez to calm down! Oscar Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.14
With a delightful solo run, Oscar Soler stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
44.51
With great vision, Samuel Vieira plays the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Gregorio Hierro. Excellent save.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players seem much more motivated whilst the Real Jaen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
47.07
Nico Perrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.09
Elena Flores passes the ball forward to Oscar Soler. Oscar Soler threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
55.03
Nico Perrin knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Roman. Rafael Roman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Gregorio Hierro!
57.50
Nico Perrin knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
59.01
Kaba Luccin darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Kaba Luccin plays the ball forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ibanez but he's offside!
60.01
Real Jaen have made a substitution with Patricio Vila replacing Oscar Soler .
75.00
Claudio Santos threads a neat ball through to Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila knocks the ball forward to Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Vieira.
77.52
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Van Der Woerdt replacing Leonardo Pires Viera and Joao Soares replacing Rafael Roman .Real Jaen have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Hernandez replacing Juan Leon and Eduardo Vega replacing Fernando Rey .
81.04
Phil Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
84.07
Jose Fortes Martinez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Fortes Martinez advances inside the box! Jose Fortes Martinez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Jose Javier Dominguez!
87.45
Joao Soares hacks Jose Fortes Martinez from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Fortes Martinez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Jose Javier Dominguez makes a simple pass to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.25 vs 43.75
Play Area
Home team third: 23.44%, Midfield: 42.19%, Away team third: 34.38%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Hierro of Real Jaen

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
6
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
7
4. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
6. Nico Perrin (MID)
7
7. Phil Ball (MID)
6
8. Rafael Roman (MID)
7
6
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
6

12. Jose Andres (GK)
0
13. Joao Soares (MID)
5

6
5. Elena Flores (DEF)
6
7. Oscar Soler (MID)
8
8. Nicolas Gomez (ATT)
9
9. Juan Leon (ATT)
6
10. Fernando Rey (ATT)
6
11. Felipe Carcedo (ATT)
7

12. Patricio Vila (MID)
6
13. Eduardo Vega (GK)
6