Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 19,282 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off!
3.32
0-0Sebastian Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Anton Babbel collects the pass. Anton Babbel lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
4.26
0-0Gabriel Ibanez barges into Alex Burley. The referee brings Gabriel Ibanez to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Burley stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.50
Phil Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
9.36
0-0Delano Bosman flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball threads the ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.03
0-0With great vision, Alberto Guardiola plays the ball forward to Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Santos who gathers it comfortably.
14.10
0-0Gabriel Ibanez sees Stan Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Beagrie tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
16.01
Paul Young sees a break and surges forward. Paul Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Santos who gathers it comfortably.
18.29
Gabriel Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Luis Gainza. Excellent save.
21.52
Alberto Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
28.30
Alex Burley knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro advances with the ball. Sebastian Peiro shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
36.44
Phil Ball knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez plays a scrappy one-two with Stan Beagrie and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Ibanez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Luis Gainza. Excellent save.
38.22
1-0Delano Bosman brings the ball forward. Delano Bosman threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.01
Frederico Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez who takes it down. Gabriel Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie directs the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Gainza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the second half underway!
49.20
1-0Paul Young barges into Enrique Pichichi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrique Pichichi runs off the knock.
51.35
Roberto Vega makes a probing pass to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.56
With vision, Gianluca Antonellini laces a through ball forward to Paul Young. Paul Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albeiro Aguirre. Albeiro Aguirre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Santos who gathers it comfortably.
60.35
Delano Bosman threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gabriel Ibanez through on goal. Gabriel Ibanez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
61.20
Sebastian Peiro threads a neat ball through to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.10
Enrique Pichichi kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Burley.
69.32
Frederico Teixeira takes a quick throw-in. Roberto Vega sees Gabriel Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Ibanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Luis Gainza gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
71.17
Frederico Teixeira sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Phil Ball. Phil Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.19
Geoffroy Boudarene chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
73.20
Albeiro Aguirre sees Anton Babbel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Babbel tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.15
1-0Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Rafael Roman replacing Roberto Vega .
83.26
Alberto Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Bruno Santos manages to gather it comfortably.
85.54
1-0Frederico Teixeira receives the ball from a throw-in from Samuel Vieira. Frederico Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Stan Beagrie controls it well on his chest. Stan Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Roman. Rafael Roman connects with a diving header. The shot is on target but blocked by Alex Burley. That should have been a goal!
87.28
Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Frederico Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Luis Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
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. Delano Bosman (DEF)
8
5. Enrique Pichichi (MID)
6
6. Frederico Teixeira (MID)
7
7. Phil Ball (MID)
6
8. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
9
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
6
11. Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
8
12. Jose Andres (GK)
0
13. Rafael Roman (MID)
6
14. Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
0
1. Luis Gainza (GK)
7
2. Pedro Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Alex Burley (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Butragueno (DEF)
6
5. Gianluca Antonellini (DEF)
6
6. Vitor Valente (MID)
6
7. Alberto Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Sebastian Peiro (MID)
6
9. Paul Young (MID)
6
10. Albeiro Aguirre (ATT)
6
11. Anton Babbel (ATT)
6
12. Marcello Boselli (GK)
0
13. James Parker (DEF)
0
14. Vincenzo Freund (MID)
0