Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,590 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Girona FC and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
0-0Phil Ball threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mamadou El Idrisi.
4.39
0-0Phil Ball hacks Adolfo Perez from behind! The referee warns Phil Ball to calm down! Adolfo Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.30
0-0Mauricio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona plays a one-two with Eduardo Castro and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Carmona shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
12.49
Kaba Luccin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon deftly passes the ball to Darren Power, releasing him through on goal. Darren Power shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Marinus Jansen manages to keep it out.
15.28
Seeing Phil Ball's attacking run, Nico Perrin quickly throws the ball into his path. Phil Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.45
Mauricio Ruiz takes it forward alone. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas who brings the ball under control. Emmanuel Tsoukalas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Bruno Santos.
27.36
With a delightful solo run, Nico Perrin stretches the opposition's defence. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie directs the ball goalwards with his head but Marinus Jansen reads it well. Good keeping!
32.47
Samuel Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Power. Darren Power knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.13
Liam Gordon advances with the ball. Liam Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Marinus Jansen is on top of it.
38.57
Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward. Stan Beagrie controls it well on his chest. Stan Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Marinus Jansen manages to keep it out.
39.37
Alejandro Carmona barges into Geoffroy Boudarene. Alejandro Carmona is warned by the referee! Geoffroy Boudarene stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.08
Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Nico Perrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC 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 second half starts with Girona FC kicking off!
47.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Emmanuel Tsoukalas plays the ball forward to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Bruno Santos. What a great pair of hands!
49.37
Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Nico Perrin who brings the ball under control. Nico Perrin shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Marinus Jansen manages to gather it.
54.15
Eduardo Castro takes a quick throw-in, which Jacob Redknapp takes on the chest. Jacob Redknapp makes a probing pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance but Bruno Santos is on top of it.
55.04
0-1Nico Perrin passes the ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.37
0-1Girona FC have made a substitution with Yacine Amrani replacing Emmanuel Tsoukalas .
61.44
Eduardo Castro threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Bruno Santos keeps it out!
63.55
Alejandro Carmona runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alejandro Carmona makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Miguel Pirri. Some superb footwork from Miguel Pirri provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Bruno Santos reads it well. Excellent save!
71.30
0-1Geoffroy Boudarene kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward. Darren Power holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Power shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.24
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Van Der Woerdt replacing Darren Power and Roberto Vega replacing Liam Gordon .
79.33
Roberto Vega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Jansen who gathers it comfortably.
84.23
Phil Ball hits a low pass to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Redknapp.
85.36
Phil Ball catches Eduardo Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Phil Ball again and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.16
0-1Michael Vernazza flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Castro who takes it down. Eduardo Castro sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Castro puts a great ball through but Yacine Amrani is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Stan Beagrie 55 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
9
2. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Redknapp (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
7
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
7
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
7
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
7
12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
14. Richard Mccall (DEF)
0
1. Bruno Santos (GK)
9
2. Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
7
4. Rafael Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Phil Ball (MID)
7
7. Nico Perrin (MID)
7
8. Liam Gordon (MID)
7
9. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
6
10. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
9
11. Darren Power (ATT)
6
12. Diego De Visser (GK)
0
13. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
14. Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
6