Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play Rotherham United in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Rotherham United lead by 3-2 from the first leg. A crowd of 17,889 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.
0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
3.05
Domenico Mercuri plays the ball forward to Eric Augstein. Eric Augstein sees Artur Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Brando. Victor Brando is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Bruno Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.05
12.31
Jose Javier Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera skips past Steven Stam! Leonardo Pires Viera tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
14.03
Mauricio Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Geoffroy Boudarene. The referee calls over Mauricio Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Geoffroy Boudarene stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.05
Eddie Murray pushes up the pitch. Eddie Murray runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddie Murray whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
16.18
Jose Javier Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin makes a simple pass to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.28
Eddie Murray knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Wright. Titus Wright passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Pirri through on goal. Some silky footwork from Miguel Pirri provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.55
Phil Ball makes a probing pass to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kai Will punches it away to safety.
27.37
Phil Ball threads a neat ball through to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.30
Eric Augstein kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
33.40
Eddie King flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Brando. Victor Brando passes the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
34.04
Nico Perrin surges forward with the ball. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.22
Samuel Vieira brings the ball forward. Samuel Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
40.13
Kaba Luccin flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega picks a pass forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.36
Titus Wright flicks a high pass forward. Victor Brando holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Brando knocks the ball forward, putting Artur Fernandes through on goal. Jose Javier Dominguez clumsily knocks into Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Nico Perrin hits a low pass to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kai Will punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
49.34
Domenico Mercuri knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri threads a neat ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Brando. Victor Brando rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Bruno Santos reads it well. Nice keeping!
51.54
Nico Perrin comes in with a late challenge on Eddie King. The referee calls over Nico Perrin and shows him a yellow card! Eddie King stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.05
Nico Perrin flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kai Will with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
60.37
Geoffroy Boudarene boots it upfield. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Augstein.
65.58
Victor Brando threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri advances inside the box! Miguel Pirri side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Bruno Santos.
66.56
Titus Wright comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Vega. Titus Wright is shown the yellow card! Roberto Vega runs off the knock.
69.16
Eddie King takes a long throw-in. With a delightful solo run, Artur Fernandes stretches the opposition's defence. Artur Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Miguel Pirri but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.06
Jose Javier Dominguez catches Victor Brando on the ankles. Jose Javier Dominguez is given a warning by the referee! Victor Brando grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.06
Free kick to Rotherham United just outside the area...
72.09
Eddie King takes a short run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
73.18
Nico Perrin comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Murray. The referee calls over Nico Perrin and warns him to calm down! Eddie Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.39
Nico Perrin receives the ball from a throw-in from Phil Ball. Nico Perrin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nico Perrin shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
77.28
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Liam Gordon replacing Roberto Vega .
85.29
Geoffroy Boudarene knocks the ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kai Will with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Phil Ball 9 Nico Perrin 36 Gabriel Ibanez 55, 85 | Victor Brando 3 Miguel Pirri 22 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Ibanez of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
7
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Dominguez (DEF)
6
5. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Nico Perrin (MID)
8
7. Phil Ball (MID)
8
8. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
9
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
6
12. Jose Andres (GK)
0
13. Liam Gordon (MID)
6
14. Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
0
1. Kai Will (GK)
6
2. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
3. Steven Stam (DEF)
6
4. Eric Augstein (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6. Titus Wright (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
5
8. Eddie King (MID)
6
9. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
7
10. Victor Brando (ATT)
8
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
7
12. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
0
13. Simon Nicholls (ATT)
0
14. Komian Carotti (DEF)
0