Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by B.et |
Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play Fortuna Sittard in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Martins.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Fortuna Sittard are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Martins.
0.00
0-0Fortuna Sittard kick off!
2.31
0-1Ferry De Groot knocks the ball forward to Raymond Ketting. Raymond Ketting knocks in a cross ball towards Dado Granger. Dado Granger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.57
0-1Syd Priestley comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Bakkati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy Bakkati grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.05
0-1Sergio Schulp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Bakkati. Jimmy Bakkati takes it forward alone. Jimmy Bakkati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.46
0-1Vikash Assignon catches Ferry De Groot on the ankles. The referee calls over Vikash Assignon and warns him to calm down! Ferry De Groot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.46
0-1Fortuna Sittard appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
18.07
0-1Vikash Assignon passes the ball forward to Syd Priestley. Syd Priestley sees Samuele Amerini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuele Amerini shoots from 20 yards. Stephen Deane gets down and covers it.
20.20
0-1Shota Van Dinteren sees Dado Granger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dado Granger plays a quick one-two with Ferry De Groot and rushes in on goal... Dado Granger comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it flies just wide!
21.00
0-1Vikash Assignon advances with the ball. Vikash Assignon makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez makes a probing pass to Alejandro Guardiola but he's offside!
22.16
0-1Craig Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Vikash Assignon. Craig Stuart is shown the yellow card! Vikash Assignon stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.05
Syd Priestley flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pastor controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Schulp.
28.31
Samuele Amerini hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Stephen Deane manages to keep it out.
32.16
Gabriel Garrido knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Gianello. Maurizio Gianello knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Amerini. Samuele Amerini whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stephen Deane had no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
39.46
Shota Van Dinteren brings the ball forward. Shota Van Dinteren lofts in a cross ball towards Dado Granger. Dado Granger outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
42.02
Jose Jesus threads a neat ball through to Samuele Amerini. Samuele Amerini sees space and advances. Samuele Amerini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Deane who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Fortuna Sittard also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off the second half!
48.43
1-1Rayo Vallecano are in full control of this game.
49.43
Samuele Amerini makes a probing pass to Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Garrido. Gabriel Garrido outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.31
Marama Leboeuf controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shota Van Dinteren. Shota Van Dinteren makes a probing pass to Jimmy Bakkati. Jimmy Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dado Granger but he's offside!
55.01
Ferry De Groot takes it forward alone. Ferry De Groot whips in a cross ball towards Craig Stuart. Craig Stuart directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.50
Gabriel Garrido plays the ball forward to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
60.10
2-1Fortuna Sittard have made 2 substitutions with Richard Britton replacing Dietmar Jaschke and Jan Helmer replacing Raymond Ketting .
63.24
Shota Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward. Ferry De Groot comfortably collects the pass. Ferry De Groot shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
65.33
Ferry De Groot makes a simple pass to Craig Stuart. Craig Stuart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vikash Assignon.
67.36
Sergio Schulp flicks a high pass forward. Jan Helmer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan Helmer flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stuart comfortably collects the pass. Craig Stuart makes a great pass forward. Ferry De Groot runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.15
Jimmy Bakkati decides to run forward with the ball. Jimmy Bakkati plays a one-two with Craig Stuart and advances towards the goal... Jimmy Bakkati comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.29
Shota Van Dinteren darts forward. Shota Van Dinteren flicks a high pass forward. Craig Stuart controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Craig Stuart looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.53
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Roberto Flores replacing Samuele Amerini and Fernando Mario Deroin replacing Maurizio Gianello .
83.09
Ferry De Groot decides to run forward with the ball. Ferry De Groot shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
85.57
Syd Priestley threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.26
Ferry De Groot flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Bakkati controls it well on his chest. Jimmy Bakkati skips past Vikash Assignon! Jimmy Bakkati muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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 Samuele Amerini of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Barros (GK)
6
2. Jose Jesus (DEF)
6
3. Vikash Assignon (DEF)
6
4. Syd Priestley (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Segarra (DEF)
6
6. Gabriel Garrido (MID)
8
7. Juan-Carlos Alvarez (MID)
6
8. Samuele Amerini (MID)
9
9. Maurizio Gianello (ATT)
7
10. Nicolas Pastor (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Guardiola (ATT)
7
12. Alessandro Superbi (GK)
0
13. Roberto Flores (MID)
6
14. Fernando Mario Deroin (GK)
6
1. Stephen Deane (GK)
6
2. Steffen Will (DEF)
6
3. Marama Leboeuf (DEF)
6
4. Dietmar Jaschke (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Schulp (DEF)
6
6. Raymond Ketting (MID)
6
7. Ferry De Groot (MID)
8
8. Shota Van Dinteren (MID)
8
9. Jimmy Bakkati (ATT)
7
10. Dado Granger (ATT)
8
11. Craig Stuart (ATT)
5
12. Richard Britton (DEF)
6
13. Jan Helmer (MID)
6
14. Matthias Schäfer (ATT)
0