Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 8,678 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Torres.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Torres.
0.00
0-0Real Jaen kick off and get the first half underway!
4.35
0-0Enrique Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Castillo who takes it down. Alejandro Castillo shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.10
0-0Sebastian Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Norman Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Norman Wetherall threads the ball through to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez shoots from distance. Solid save from Nick Barry.
10.48
Enrique Kiko flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Del Sol who brings the ball neatly under control. Patricio Del Sol shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
12.32
Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guardiola collects the pass. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
14.14
With great vision, Enrique Kiko plays the ball forward to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
15.17
0-0Arturo Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Wetherall. Norman Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Paul Abidallah.
16.17
Nicolas Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Julian Saez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Saez makes a probing pass to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Angelo Coly.
18.58
1-0Eugenio Vila receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Herrero. Eugenio Vila advances with the ball. With some swift thinking, Eugenio Vila plays the ball forward to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
21.14
Sebastian Carmona hits a low pass to Norman Wetherall. With imagination, Norman Wetherall picks a pass forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Nick Barry.
24.11
Showing composure, Enrique Kiko laces a weighted ball forward to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol plays a quick one-two with Erwin Kasmi and rushes in on goal... Patricio Del Sol cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.44
Rafael Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.02
Enrique Kiko makes a probing pass to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Lopez.
39.13
Enrique Kiko laces a through ball forward to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.37
With some swift thinking, Julian Saez plays the ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Carlos Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol edges inside the box! Patricio Del Sol tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
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. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
47.03
Arturo Molina plays a long ball forward. Roberto Vazquez threads the ball through into the box. Antonio Lozano tries a spectacular strike. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.02
Sebastian Carmona chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Saez. Julian Saez plays the ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez makes a looping header on goal but Nick Barry reads it well. Excellent keeping!
51.10
Alfredo Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Nick Barry comfortably picks it out of the air!
53.14
Julian Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
54.02
With great vision, Arturo Molina plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Carcedo. Jose Javier Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nick Barry who gathers it comfortably.
55.42
Nicolas Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Saez. Julian Saez flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Lozano who takes it down. Antonio Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.03
Norman Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Lozano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
60.15
Enrique Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.32
Enrique Kiko threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.56
Julian Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nick Barry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.04
Alfredo Rey passes the ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Vila.
77.38
Angelo Coly chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri makes a simple pass to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.27
Norman Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vazquez who gracefully takes it down. Roberto Vazquez shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.28
2-1Patricio Del Sol clumsily knocks into Nicolas Lopez. The referee brings Patricio Del Sol to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Lopez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.20
Enrique Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Rey. The referee calls over Enrique Kiko and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Rey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Julian Saez passes the ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Lozano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
26.4%
43.7%
29.9%
Scorers
| Eduardo Guardiola 19, 60 | Roberto Vazquez 68 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Guardiola of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nick Barry (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Angelo Coly (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jean-Paul Abidallah (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Enrique Kiko (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Erwin Kasmi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Guardiola (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Patricio Del Sol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Castillo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oscar Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Martin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Castillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuele Monaco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alejandro Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arturo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastian Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfredo Rey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Norman Wetherall (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Saez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Carcedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Lozano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Vazquez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pablo Moreno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Richard Ritchie (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Mora (GK) | 0 | |