Match Report
| Rayo Vallecano | Rayo Vallecano |  |  | Albion Rovers | Albion Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Tom Bingham | Tom Bingham | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Patricio Jimenez | P. Jimenez |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Ricardo Lima | R. Lima | |||||||||
| Sebastian Gento | S. Gento | | 51 | G |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Alex Souness | A. Souness | |||||||||
| Gabriel Camacho | G. Camacho | | 63 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | John Naysmith | J. Naysmith | |||||||||
| Hugo Sanchez | H. Sanchez | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Philipp Helmer | P. Helmer | |||||||||
| Adolfo Crespo | A. Crespo | | 62 | D | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Stephen Burley | S. Burley | |||||||||
| Arturo Mela | A. Mela |  | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Nwankwo Christie | N. Christie | |||||||||
| Don Sullivan | D. Sullivan | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Dominic McNeill | D. McNeill | |||||||||
| Juan Saez | J. Saez | | 65 | M | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Gavin Greig | G. Greig | |||||||||
| Ricardo Mora | R. Mora | | 62 | G | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Colin Collins | C. Collins | |||||||||
| Arturo Peiro | A. Peiro | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 70 | | Duncan Dickov | D. Dickov | |||||||||
| Oscar Dominguez | O. Dominguez | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Matt Henderson | M. Henderson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play Albion Rovers in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,976 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Albion Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Don Sullivan makes a probing pass to Arturo Peiro. Arturo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.22
0-0John Naysmith makes a probing pass to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill passes the ball forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins knocks the ball forward to Duncan Dickov but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.20
0-0John Naysmith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Christie. Nwankwo Christie takes it forward alone. Nwankwo Christie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Jimenez easily smothers it!
12.17
0-0Sebastian Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don Sullivan. Don Sullivan passes the ball forward to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
14.42
Sebastian Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Mela. Arturo Mela knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Mora. Ricardo Mora shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.28
Gabriel Camacho sees space and advances. Gabriel Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Peiro. Arturo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Helmer.
20.20
Hugo Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Mela. Arturo Mela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ricardo Lima manages to keep it out.
22.18
Dominic McNeill knocks the ball forward to Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.54
Dominic McNeill chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov plays a perfect one-two with Colin Collins and rushes in on goal... Duncan Dickov cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.26
Gavin Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson goes all the way! Matt Henderson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Jimenez!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Albion Rovers kicking off!
49.58
Dominic McNeill makes a probing pass to Colin Collins. Colin Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Patricio Jimenez.
53.25
0-1Alex Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Greig. Gavin Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Patricio Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Albion Rovers!
57.14
Nwankwo Christie advances with the ball. Nwankwo Christie plays a perfect one-two with Duncan Dickov and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Christie tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.26
0-2Matt Henderson catches Adolfo Crespo on the ankles. Matt Henderson is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Crespo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.44
Gavin Greig threads the ball through to Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov goes all the way! Duncan Dickov rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Jimenez!
72.45
Philipp Helmer chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Christie. Nwankwo Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Dickov. Duncan Dickov whips in a cross ball towards Matt Henderson. Matt Henderson flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.19
Hugo Sanchez powers a long ball forward. Oscar Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Peiro. Arturo Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ricardo Lima had no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
79.45
Stephen Burley threads the ball through to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill knocks the ball forward to Colin Collins. Colin Collins goes all the way! Colin Collins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Patricio Jimenez easily smothers it.
83.33
Don Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Peiro. Arturo Peiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ricardo Lima.
84.04
1-2Rayo Vallecano are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
85.20
Don Sullivan passes the ball forward to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
1-2Duncan Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Crespo. The referee calls over Duncan Dickov and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Crespo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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