Match Report
| CD Badajoz | CD Badajoz |  |  | Rayo Vallecano | Rayo Vallecano | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Morales | C. Morales |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Marcos Fuentes | M. Fuentes | |||||||||
| Andy Rae | A. Rae |  | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 |  | Jorge Nascimento | J. Nascimento | |||||||||
| John Arne Solskjær | J. Solskjær |  | 56 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Jose Saez | J. Saez | |||||||||
| Alejandro Duran | A. Duran | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 54 | | Colin Johnstone | C. Johnstone | |||||||||
| Frederico Barkero | F. Barkero | | 53 | D | | 5 | | D | 54 |  | Danilo Rizzitelli | D. Rizzitelli | |||||||||
| Fernando Moutinho | F. Moutinho | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 64 | | Alberto Gainza | A. Gainza | |||||||||
| Noel Keegan | N. Keegan |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Ricardo Crespo | R. Crespo | |||||||||
| Alberto Herrero | A. Herrero | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 | | Pedro Leon | P. Leon | |||||||||
| Claudio Menendez | C. Menendez | | 54 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Craig McGrory | C. McGrory | |||||||||
| Marcos Ruiz | M. Ruiz | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Alejandro Gimenez | A. Gimenez | |||||||||
| Alejandro Suarez | A. Suarez | | 53 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Silvio Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,828 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Alberto Herrero takes it forward alone. Alberto Herrero makes a probing pass to Marcos Ruiz but he's offside!
6.18
0-0Alberto Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.48
0-0Alberto Gainza clumsily knocks into Alberto Herrero. Alberto Gainza is warned by the referee! Alberto Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.45
Noel Keegan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Saez.
16.37
Noel Keegan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.07
0-1Jose Saez makes a probing pass to Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon surges forward with the ball. Pedro Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.28
0-1Alejandro Duran takes it forward alone. Alejandro Duran decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Duran finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.39
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.24
Fernando Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Johnstone.
32.08
Andy Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Menendez. Claudio Menendez brings the ball forward. Claudio Menendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.40
Ricardo Crespo makes a simple pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Claudio Morales had no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
38.32
0-2Pedro Leon decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Leon shoots from 20 yards but somehow Claudio Morales manages to keep it out.
39.19
Alberto Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro goes all the way! Silvio Pinheiro takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Claudio Morales has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Jorge Nascimento sees space and advances. Jorge Nascimento makes a simple pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
47.53
Frederico Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Moutinho. Fernando Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
48.40
Alejandro Duran makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Keegan. Noel Keegan threads the ball through to Marcos Ruiz. Marcos Ruiz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.07
Colin Johnstone sees space and advances. Colin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.49
Claudio Menendez advances with the ball. Claudio Menendez shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.23
Alberto Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Claudio Morales is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.35
Silvio Pinheiro hacks John Arne Solskjær from behind! The referee calls over Silvio Pinheiro and warns him to calm down! John Arne Solskjær runs off the knock.
73.54
Alberto Herrero threads the ball through to Alejandro Suarez. Alejandro Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Johnstone.
75.02
Danilo Rizzitelli makes a probing pass to Ricardo Crespo. Ricardo Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.25
Ricardo Crespo makes a probing pass to Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%
Scorers
| Claudio Menendez 59 | Alejandro Gimenez 18, 45 Silvio Pinheiro 34, 39 Craig McGrory 65 |