Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 9,192 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano kick off!
2.29
0-0Alberto Gainza sees space and advances. Alberto Gainza shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
6.59
0-0Ricardo Crespo passes the ball forward to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Carcedo.
9.50
0-0Elena Caminero passes the ball forward to Manolis Kyriakidis. Manolis Kyriakidis knocks in a cross ball towards Piotr Iwan. Piotr Iwan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
10.39
Jorge Nascimento makes a probing pass to Ricardo Crespo. Ricardo Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
14.50
Alejandro Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Caminero. Elena Caminero threads the ball through to Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso shoots from long range but Marcos Fuentes is on top of it.
15.14
0-0Francisco Delgado clumsily knocks into Alberto Gainza. The referee calls over Francisco Delgado and warns him to calm down! Alberto Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.07
1-0Jorge Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.43
Alejandro Carcedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Caminero. Elena Caminero makes a simple pass to Manolis Kyriakidis. Manolis Kyriakidis shoots from distance but somehow Marcos Fuentes manages to keep it out.
27.50
Jose Saez advances with the ball. Jose Saez decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Saez knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
28.14
Jose Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon makes a simple pass to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.17
Elena Caminero advances with the ball. Elena Caminero shoots from outside the area but somehow Marcos Fuentes manages to keep it out.
32.36
Callum Hopkin takes it forward alone. Callum Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Piotr Iwan. Piotr Iwan goes all the way! Piotr Iwan takes a shot at goal but Marcos Fuentes is on top of it.
36.22
Francisco Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Manolis Kyriakidis. Manolis Kyriakidis plays a perfect one-two with Piotr Iwan and rushes in on goal... Manolis Kyriakidis shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
39.07
1-0Rayo Vallecano are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Athletic Club Bilbao's defence.
44.07
Sebastian Ortiz threads the ball through to Piotr Iwan. Piotr Iwan finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marcos Fuentes manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
Marc-Vivien Tresor barges into Pedro Leon. The referee calls over Marc-Vivien Tresor and warns him to calm down! Pedro Leon runs off the knock.
51.33
Colin Johnstone clumsily knocks into Piotr Iwan. Colin Johnstone is given a warning by the referee! Piotr Iwan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.39
Ricardo Crespo makes a probing pass to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Fernandez easily smothers it!
55.47
Sebastian Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Piotr Iwan. Piotr Iwan shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.08
Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Edmundo Fernandez!
60.38
Ricardo Crespo comes in with a late challenge on Elena Caminero. Ricardo Crespo is given a warning by the referee! Elena Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.26
Steve Weir makes a probing pass to Francisco Delgado. Francisco Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Alonso. Jose Javier Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Manolis Kyriakidis. Manolis Kyriakidis directs the ball goalwards with his head. Manolis Kyriakidis scores for Athletic Club Bilbao!!
67.56
Ricardo Crespo makes a probing pass to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez flicks the ball with his head. Edmundo Fernandez easily picks it out of the air!
69.43
Rayo Vallecano are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Athletic Club Bilbao's defence.
71.09
Ricardo Crespo surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Crespo whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Silvio Pinheiro!
77.14
2-1Jose Saez knocks the ball forward to Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon passes the ball forward to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Pinheiro but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.05
Jose Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gainza. Alberto Gainza makes a simple pass to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez flicks the ball with his head. Edmundo Fernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
83.57
Sebastian Ortiz sees a break and surges forward. Sebastian Ortiz plays a perfect one-two with Piotr Iwan and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Ortiz rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.47
Sebastian Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Manolis Kyriakidis. Manolis Kyriakidis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Saez.
87.37
Marc-Vivien Tresor comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Leon. Marc-Vivien Tresor is warned by the referee again! Pedro Leon stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.46
Colin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Alberto Gainza. Alberto Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Hopkin.
90.00
Callum Hopkin catches Martin Vidal on the ankles. Callum Hopkin is given a warning by the referee! Martin Vidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
31.5%
45.7%
22.8%
Scorers
| Silvio Pinheiro 20, 71 | Manolis Kyriakidis 63 |