Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Salamanca kicking off!
2.53
0-1With imagination, Rafael Nunez plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Liam Gordon controls it well on his chest. Liam Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.29
0-1Samuel Vieira passes the ball forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Ellery Polak as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
13.15
0-1It's a corner kick. Nico Perrin kicks a low ball out wide. Frederico Gomez gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
16.55
With a delightful solo run, Nico Perrin stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Ball. Phil Ball rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ellery Polak reads it well. Nice keeping!
20.13
0-1Kaba Luccin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kaba Luccin makes a defence splitting pass to Darren Power. Fernando Romero comes in with a late challenge on Darren Power. Darren Power appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
21.09
0-1Kevin Gemmell passes the ball forward to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
24.16
Julian Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Vicente and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Brian Dixon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.43
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.29
Eric Zick breaks forward. Eric Zick flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.44
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Kaba Luccin laces a weighted ball forward to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira threads a neat ball through to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Romero.
36.10
Rafael Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Gemmell and advances towards the goal... Stan Beagrie cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper, Ellery Polak, sees it late!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
39.56
Martin Vicente threads a neat ball through to Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos rushes past Rafael Nunez! Some silky footwork from Julian Marcos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Brian Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca 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
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
47.01
0-2Phil Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell makes a pass forward but Darren Power is yards offside!
51.23
Rafael Nunez hits a low pass to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon threads the ball through to Phil Ball. Phil Ball shoots from outside the area. Ellery Polak gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
55.45
Kaba Luccin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Ball. Phil Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Ellery Polak!
57.28
Rafael Nunez pushes up the pitch. Rafael Nunez hits a low pass to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
61.49
Kaba Luccin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ellery Polak. Excellent save.
67.29
Brian Dixon makes a probing pass to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Bruno Santos keeps it out!
75.46
Rafael Nunez passes the ball forward to Kaba Luccin. Kaba Luccin threads the ball through to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie edges inside the box! Stan Beagrie shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Ellery Polak!
77.15
0-2Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Van Der Woerdt replacing Darren Power and Frederico Teixeira replacing Phil Ball .
78.20
With vision, Brian Dixon laces a through ball forward to Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos threads a neat ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Bruno Santos!
85.55
0-2Fernando Romero hacks Liam Gordon from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Romero and warns him to calm down! Liam Gordon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.01
Enrique Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Van Der Woerdt collects the pass. Pascal Van Der Woerdt lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Brian Dixon threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Gemmell of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ellery Polak (GK)
8
2. Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
3. Eric Zick (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Romero (DEF)
5
5. Frederico Gomez (DEF)
6
6. Julian Marcos (MID)
7
7. Martin Vicente (MID)
7
8. Brian Dixon (MID)
7
9. Jose Javier Campos (ATT)
6
10. Arturo Navarro (ATT)
6
11. Frederic Carlier (ATT)
6
12. Arno Müller (MID)
0
13. Dino Codognola (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Fuentes (MID)
0
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
7
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Rafael Nunez (DEF)
7
4. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
8
5. Enrique Pichichi (MID)
6
6. Liam Gordon (MID)
8
7. Nico Perrin (MID)
7
8. Phil Ball (MID)
6
9. Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
9
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
8
11. Darren Power (ATT)
6
12. Diego De Visser (GK)
0
13. Frederico Teixeira (MID)
6
14. Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
6