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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Santiago Bernabéu where Real Madrid play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 20,245 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Madrid kick off!
6.36
Phil Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
8.34
Martin Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos makes a convincing header. Bruno Santos comfortably punches it away to safety.
14.06
Phil Ball takes it forward alone. Phil Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eerik Falt!
18.40
Gabriel Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Van Der Woerdt who takes it down. Pascal Van Der Woerdt whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Pichichi. With a superhuman jump, Enrique Pichichi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eerik Falt easily punches it away to safety.
21.28
Phil Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eerik Falt manages to keep it out.
22.22
Rafael Marquitos knocks the ball forward to Tommy Evans. Tommy Evans runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Tommy Evans provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.47
Samuel Vieira darts forward. Samuel Vieira passes the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
36.07
Roberto Vega knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez hits a low pass to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Eerik Falt had no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
48.42
Delano Bosman hits a low pass to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi advances with the ball. Enrique Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. With a superhuman jump, Stan Beagrie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.42
Rafael Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Evans collects the pass. Tommy Evans shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.57
Daishin Watanabe barges into Kaba Luccin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kaba Luccin stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.01
Nico Perrin barges into Tommy Evans. Nico Perrin is warned by the referee! Tommy Evans grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.55
Phil Ball plays the ball forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.48
Phil Ball passes the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. With a superhuman jump, Pascal Van Der Woerdt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
60.01
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Ernesto Martinez replacing Daniel Del Sol and Eugenio Martinez replacing Tommy Evans .
63.39
Kaba Luccin threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi makes a probing pass to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. With a superhuman jump, Pascal Van Der Woerdt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Eerik Falt. Excellent save.
65.49
Phil Ball threads the ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.20
Eugenio Martinez hits a low pass to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.56
Martin Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.48
Samuel Vieira threads a neat ball through to Phil Ball. Phil Ball threads a neat ball through to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eerik Falt manages to keep it out.
73.29
Under pressure, Gabriel Farinos clears the ball far upfield. Eugenio Martinez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
75.31
Arturo Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marquitos. Rafael Marquitos makes a probing pass to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.10
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Leonardo Pires Viera replacing Pascal Van Der Woerdt and Liam Gordon replacing Roberto Vega .
78.20
Rafael Marquitos sees Richard Kalac in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Kalac knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kaba Luccin.
79.11
Gabriel Farinos hacks Gabriel Ibanez from behind! Gabriel Farinos is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Ibanez stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.22
Liam Gordon hacks Gabriel Farinos from behind! Liam Gordon is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Farinos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.58
Samuel Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Ball. Phil Ball makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Ball edges inside the box! Phil Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.5714285714286 vs 61.4285714285714
Play Area
Home team third: 32.86%, Midfield: 44.29%, Away team third: 22.86%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Phil Ball of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Eerik Falt (GK)
7
5
6
5. Martin Verges (MID)
6
6. Tommy Evans (MID)
7
6
9. Juan Torres (ATT)
7
10. Richard Kalac (ATT)
6
6

6
6

1. Bruno Santos (GK)
6
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
7
3. Delano Bosman (DEF)
6
4. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Phil Ball (MID)
9
7. Nico Perrin (MID)
8
8. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
7
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
8

12. Jose Andres (GK)
0
13. Liam Gordon (MID)
5