Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Sporting Gijón. 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 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Geoffroy Boudarene plays the ball forward to Rafael Nunez. Rafael Nunez makes a probing pass to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power connects with a diving header. Fouad Elhamdaoui gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
3.29
0-0Thomas Hofer hits a low pass to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny passes the ball forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Samuel Vieira happens to be in the right place to block it.
6.09
0-0Adolfo Munoz catches Liam Gordon on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Gordon stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.32
1-0Rafael Nunez threads a neat ball through to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell controls it well on his chest. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.33
1-0Thomas Hofer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.39
Rafael Nunez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Power. Darren Power whips in a cross ball towards Liam Gordon. With a superhuman jump, Liam Gordon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.
27.34
Nico Perrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Rodolfo Mora!
28.57
With great vision, Phil Ball plays the ball forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin plays a quick one-two with Darren Power and rushes in on goal... Nico Perrin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.39
Kaba Luccin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt plays a quick one-two with Nico Perrin and rushes in on goal... Pascal Van Der Woerdt strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Fouad Elhamdaoui!
33.28
2-0Thomas Hofer knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena makes a probing pass to Alberto Alonso but he's offside!
34.13
Craig Mccall passes the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer passes the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Geoffroy Boudarene.
36.32
Nico Perrin decides to run forward with the ball. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
49.24
Francisco Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Some world-class footwork from Thomas Hofer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
55.10
2-1Liam Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mccall.
57.24
Francisco Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso flicks the ball with his head but somehow Geoffroy Boudarene happens to be in the right place to block it.
59.07
Samuel Vieira hacks Leonardo Ortiz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Ortiz runs off the knock.
60.38
2-1Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Luca Pandolfi replacing Rodolfo Mora and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
63.20
Leonardo Ortiz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Ortiz plays a one-two with Guillermo Molowny and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Leonardo Ortiz provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.35
Geoffroy Boudarene makes a simple pass to Phil Ball. Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward. Darren Power comfortably collects the pass. Darren Power threads the ball through to Kevin Gemmell but he's offside!
67.31
Rafael Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Phil Ball collects the pass. Phil Ball flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Van Der Woerdt who takes it down. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.02
2-1Nico Perrin clumsily knocks into Antonio Pena. The referee brings Nico Perrin to one side and gives him a warning! Antonio Pena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.54
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Gabriel Ibanez replacing Darren Power and Frederico Teixeira replacing Liam Gordon .
79.57
Nico Perrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
84.52
Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
85.15
Geoffroy Boudarene laces a weighted ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Phil Ball whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.
87.25
Frederico Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Nico Perrin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Francisco Moreno plays the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffroy Boudarene.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Darren Power 8 Nico Perrin 29, 87 | Thomas Hofer 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
6
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
5
3. Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Phil Ball (MID)
7
7. Nico Perrin (MID)
9
8. Liam Gordon (MID)
6
9. Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
6
10. Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
6
11. Darren Power (ATT)
8
12. Diego De Visser (GK)
0
13. Frederico Teixeira (MID)
6
14. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
6
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
5
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Moreno (MID)
6
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
8
8. Leonardo Ortiz (ATT)
7
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
6
12. Luca Pandolfi (MID)
6
13. Rafael Hierro (ATT)
0
14. Sergio Almeida (MID)
0