Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 8,842 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Zaragoza start the match!
4.50
0-0Danilo Rizzitelli brings the ball forward. Danilo Rizzitelli makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Romero P. Montero!
8.51
1-0Alberto Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.13
1-0Arturo Santos makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Redondo. Juan-Carlos Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Nascimento.
28.55
1-0Ricardo Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.55
Danilo Rizzitelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Romero P. Montero!
33.39
Danilo Rizzitelli passes the ball forward to Alberto Gainza. Alberto Gainza passes the ball forward to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory heads the ball goalwards. Craig McGrory scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
36.09
2-0Julian Hackworth hacks Pedro Leon from behind! Julian Hackworth is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.28
Ernesto Helguera passes the ball forward to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.22
Ernesto Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Gialuca Albonetti. Gialuca Albonetti knocks the ball forward to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
44.09
Alberto Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
53.58
Ricardo Crespo makes a simple pass to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.27
Alberto Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from outside the area. Romero P. Montero easily smothers it.
55.57
2-0Real Zaragoza are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.02
Julian Hackworth makes a probing pass to Ivone Cinetto. Ivone Cinetto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.43
Gialuca Albonetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
69.25
Gabriel Alonso knocks the ball forward to Gialuca Albonetti. Gialuca Albonetti makes a probing pass to Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Ivone Cinetto. Ivone Cinetto powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.08
Julian Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivone Cinetto. Ivone Cinetto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.38
Julian Hackworth decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Hackworth finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.11
Ricardo Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.04
Gialuca Albonetti chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Hierro. Jose Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Ivone Cinetto. Ivone Cinetto directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
90.00
Ricardo Crespo makes a simple pass to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro goes all the way! Silvio Pinheiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
25.4%
47.9%
26.8%
Scorers
| Alejandro Gimenez 9, 78 Craig McGrory 33 | Julian Hackworth 75 |