Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.
0.00
0-0Girona FC kick off and get the match underway!
2.59
0-0Joao Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Garcia.
3.13
0-0Joao Soares passes the ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
4.42
0-0Liam Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.36
0-0Carlos Garcia catches Gabriel Ibanez on the ankles. Carlos Garcia is warned by the referee! Gabriel Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.13
Liam Gordon threads a neat ball through to Phil Ball. Phil Ball sees Gabriel Ibanez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Ibanez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.02
1-0Otávio Cardoso sees Guillermo Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.22
With some swift thinking, Otávio Cardoso plays the ball forward to George Noica. George Noica shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Bruno Santos.
21.32
1-0George Noica takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Rafael Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Geoffroy Boudarene sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
26.57
Liam Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Patrick Meyer picks it out of the air!
36.04
1-0Kubilay Türkyilmaz hacks Liam Gordon from behind! Kubilay Türkyilmaz is shown the yellow card! Liam Gordon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.06
With some swift thinking, Otávio Cardoso plays the ball forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
39.53
Phil Ball clumsily knocks into George Noica. Phil Ball is warned by the referee! George Noica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
47.35
1-0Rafael Romero comes in with a late challenge on Kaba Luccin. Rafael Romero is shown the yellow card! Kaba Luccin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.29
Gabriel Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
53.01
Guillermo Leon chips the ball to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Bruno Santos. What a save!
54.46
Carlos Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kaba Luccin.
57.10
Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Otávio Cardoso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Otávio Cardoso shoots from long range but somehow Bruno Santos manages to keep it out.
60.27
Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Kaba Luccin who brings the ball under control. Kaba Luccin makes a probing pass to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Lorenzo.
63.24
Leonardo Pires Viera plays the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Patrick Meyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.45
Kaba Luccin passes the ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball plays a quick one-two with Stan Beagrie and rushes in on goal... Phil Ball side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.05
Antonio Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Leon who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Leon sees Otávio Cardoso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Otávio Cardoso tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Bruno Santos manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.42
Phil Ball catches Kubilay Türkyilmaz on the ankles. Phil Ball is warned by the referee again! Kubilay Türkyilmaz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.42
1-1Rayo Vallecano are dictating the run of play here today.
77.01
1-1Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gemmell replacing Leonardo Pires Viera and Roberto Vega replacing Joao Soares .
78.10
Roberto Vega makes a probing pass to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.43
Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Vega who brings the ball under control. Roberto Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.03
Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Luccin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaba Luccin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
84.33
Otávio Cardoso flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Bruno Santos. Excellent save.
89.43
Guillermo Leon makes a simple pass to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso whips in a cross ball towards George Noica. George Noica heads the ball goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Bruno Santos!
90.00
Liam Gordon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Liam Gordon shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patrick Meyer (GK)
7
2. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
5
4. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Leon (MID)
7
7. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
9
8. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
9. Juan Duran (ATT)
6
10. George Noica (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Romero (ATT)
6
12. John Brady (DEF)
0
13. Ernesto Marin (MID)
0
14. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
0
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
8
2. Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
6
3. Juan Guardiola (DEF)
7
4. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Pichichi (MID)
6
6. Liam Gordon (MID)
7
7. Phil Ball (MID)
6
8. Joao Soares (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
7
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
8
12. Jose Andres (GK)
0
13. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
14. Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
6