Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 19,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
Real Madrid kick off!
2.21
Roberto Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Power. Darren Power lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega beats his man to it with a header. Patrick Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.45
Roberto Vega threads a neat ball through to Phil Ball. Phil Ball whips in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Eugenio Martinez. Excellent block.
9.56
Rafael Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira sees space and advances. Samuel Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.44
Jose Pirri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.52
Daniel Del Sol surges forward with the ball. Daniel Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Dinu Lacatus. Dinu Lacatus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Bruno Santos manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.15
Phil Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Power. Darren Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Godwin Oliseh.
21.01
Roberto Vega threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
22.09
Eugenio Martinez sees Mauricio Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Vieira.
24.36
Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Stan Beagrie collects the pass. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Godwin Oliseh.
27.40
Daniel Del Sol passes the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a simple pass to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Santos smothers it!
33.36
Gabriel Ibanez makes a run forward as Liam Gordon takes the throw-in. Gabriel Ibanez skillfully chests the ball down. Gabriel Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Darren Power. Darren Power lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Patrick Meyer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.19
Kaba Luccin surges forward with the ball. Kaba Luccin sees space and advances. Kaba Luccin lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.09
Roberto Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Ball. Phil Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
38.21
Gabriel Ibanez catches Daniel Del Sol on the ankles. Gabriel Ibanez is warned by the referee! Daniel Del Sol grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.14
Jose Pirri makes a probing pass to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.35
Jose Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dinu Lacatus. Dinu Lacatus lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
45.00
Liam Gordon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Liam Gordon cuts inside the box! Liam Gordon cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Patrick Meyer.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Liam Gordon loops the ball over to the far post. Stan Beagrie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
49.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Pirri laces a through ball forward to Dinu Lacatus. Dinu Lacatus shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Santos effortlessly smothers it!
51.53
Rafael Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Gimenez. The referee calls over Rafael Nunez and warns him to calm down! Arturo Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.31
Roberto Gento hacks Stan Beagrie from behind! Roberto Gento is given a warning by the referee! Stan Beagrie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.25
Kaba Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Liam Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Farinos.
60.07
Real Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Ernesto Martinez replacing Gabriel Farinos, Martin Verges replacing Jose Pirri and Richard Kalac replacing Daishin Watanabe .
63.10
Samuel Vieira threads a neat ball through to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
67.43
Samuel Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Without breaking stride, Phil Ball plays the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from outside the area but is denied by Patrick Meyer. Excellent save.
71.18
Ernesto Martinez threads a neat ball through to Dinu Lacatus. Dinu Lacatus shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Bruno Santos. Excellent save.
73.58
Phil Ball flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez who takes it down. Gabriel Ibanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.02
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Van Der Woerdt replacing Darren Power and Nico Perrin replacing Phil Ball .
78.04
Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Nico Perrin controls it well on his chest. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Roberto Gento clumsily knocks into Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.48
Mauricio Kiko barges into Rafael Nunez. Mauricio Kiko is shown the yellow card! Rafael Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.27
Martin Verges brings the ball forward. Martin Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.43
With some swift thinking, Samuel Vieira plays the ball forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patrick Meyer with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
87.09
Liam Gordon threads a neat ball through to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin 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 Patrick Meyer reads it well. Excellent save!
89.38
Roberto Gento threads a neat ball through to Dinu Lacatus. Dinu Lacatus knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
8
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
7
3. Rafael Nunez (DEF)
6
4. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
7
5. Enrique Pichichi (MID)
6
6. Roberto Vega (MID)
8
7. Liam Gordon (MID)
8
8. Phil Ball (MID)
6
9. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
7
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
9
11. Darren Power (ATT)
6
12. Diego De Visser (GK)
0
13. Nico Perrin (MID)
6
14. Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
6
1. Patrick Meyer (GK)
7
2. Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Gento (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Del Sol (DEF)
7
5. Gabriel Farinos (DEF)
6
6. Eugenio Martinez (MID)
6
7. Arturo Gimenez (MID)
6
8. Jose Pirri (MID)
8
9. Daishin Watanabe (ATT)
6
10. Mauricio Kiko (ATT)
5
11. Dinu Lacatus (ATT)
7
12. Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
13. Martin Verges (MID)
6
14. Richard Kalac (ATT)
6














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