Match Report
| Rayo Vallecano | Rayo Vallecano |  |  | Barcelona | Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Amara Traore | A. Traore |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Luis Soto | L. Soto | |||||||||
| Neil Keegan | N. Keegan |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Martin Marquez | M. Marquez | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Suarez | J. Suarez | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Sebastian Soler | S. Soler | |||||||||
| Tomas Bigica | T. Bigica |  | 60 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 67 | | Jose Marquitos | J. Marquitos | ||||||||
| Gavin Hutchison | G. Hutchison |  | 59 | D | | 5 | | M | 73 | | Frederico Torres | F. Torres | |||||||||
| Andre Guel | A. Guel | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Hamed Petereyns | H. Petereyns | |||||||||
| Eduardo Ferrer | E. Ferrer | | 74 | M | | | 7 | | M | 70 | | Claudio Castillo | C. Castillo | ||||||||
| Wayne Jobson | W. Jobson | | 62 | A | | 8 | | M | 68 | | Luis Morales | L. Morales | |||||||||
| Alberto Cano | A. Cano | | 61 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Luis Crespo | L. Crespo | |||||||||
| Julian Gonzalez | J. Gonzalez | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Jason Nicholls | J. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Sean Coppola | S. Coppola | | 44 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Alejandro Garrido | A. Garrido | |||||||||
| Richard Morton | R. Morton | | 70 | M | | 12 | | M | 67 |  | Duarte Monteiro | D. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Ralph Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | | 66 | M | | 13 | | G | 66 | | Fernando Calvo | F. Calvo | |||||||||
| Mauricio Roman | M. Roman | | 66 | G | | 14 | | D | 66 | | Francisco Helguera | F. Helguera | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 15,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Suarez.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the match!
2.07
0-0Andre Guel flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
3.27
0-0Hamed Petereyns hits a low pass to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.32
Hamed Petereyns knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido plays a quick one-two with Luis Crespo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alejandro Garrido provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.35
1-0Tomas Bigica flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Ferrer controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Ferrer decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.48
Claudio Castillo passes the ball forward to Jason Nicholls. Jason Nicholls knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Suarez.
30.39
Hamed Petereyns laces a through ball forward to Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Bigica.
32.55
1-0Neil Keegan plays the ball forward to Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer advances with the ball. Eduardo Ferrer shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.57
Sebastian Soler knocks the ball forward to Hamed Petereyns. Hamed Petereyns plays the ball forward to Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.38
1-0Claudio Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Ferrer. The referee warns Claudio Castillo to calm down! Eduardo Ferrer runs off the knock.
42.18
Hamed Petereyns flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
44.29
Frederico Torres flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Jason Nicholls tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Amara Traore effortlessly smothers it!
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Barcelona start the second half!
47.12
Andre Guel flicks a high pass forward to Sean Coppola who brings the ball under control. Sean Coppola tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.28
Martin Marquez passes the ball forward to Hamed Petereyns. Hamed Petereyns knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Crespo. Luis Crespo shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
61.05
Hamed Petereyns surges forward with the ball. Hamed Petereyns knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Bigica.
63.40
Sebastian Soler makes a simple pass to Hamed Petereyns. Hamed Petereyns advances with the ball. Hamed Petereyns plays a one-two with Luis Crespo and advances towards the goal... Hamed Petereyns muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.57
Hamed Petereyns kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Keegan.
71.13
Eduardo Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
72.19
Sebastian Soler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hamed Petereyns. Hamed Petereyns darts forward. Hamed Petereyns shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Amara Traore!
73.58
Sebastian Soler advances with the ball. Sebastian Soler flicks a high pass forward. Jason Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Garrido. Alejandro Garrido finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Amara Traore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.45
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.01
Jose Fortes Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer sees space and advances. Eduardo Ferrer shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Amara Traore (GK)
7
2. Neil Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Tomas Bigica (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hutchison (DEF)
6
6. Andre Guel (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Ferrer (MID)
8
8. Wayne Jobson (ATT)
6
9. Alberto Cano (ATT)
6
10. Julian Gonzalez (ATT)
8
11. Sean Coppola (ATT)
6
12. Richard Morton (MID)
0
13. Ralph Gascoigne (MID)
0
14. Mauricio Roman (GK)
0
1. Luis Soto (GK)
6
2. Martin Marquez (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Soler (DEF)
7
4. Jose Marquitos (DEF)
6
5. Frederico Torres (MID)
6
6. Hamed Petereyns (MID)
9
7. Claudio Castillo (MID)
6
8. Luis Morales (MID)
6
9. Luis Crespo (ATT)
6
10. Jason Nicholls (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Garrido (ATT)
8
12. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
0
13. Fernando Calvo (GK)
0
14. Francisco Helguera (DEF)
0