Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 8,464 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos José Mari.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos José Mari.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
2.03
0-1Miguel Velasco brings the ball forward. Miguel Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.25
With vision, Angelo Coly laces a through ball forward to Enrique Kiko. Enrique Kiko threads a neat ball through to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.30
1-1Adolfo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.52
Gabriel Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Molowny. With imagination, Adolfo Molowny laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.07
1-1Mauricio Gimenez comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Herrero. Mauricio Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Herrero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.32
1-1Gabriel Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Molowny. Adolfo Molowny sees space and advances. Adolfo Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
18.52
Enrique Kiko threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
26.24
1-1Ernesto Kiko plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Nick Barry!
27.13
1-1Jose Javier Molina hits a low pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Eugenio Vila clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Moreno. Penalty not given!!
32.12
Sebastian Kauder threads the ball through to Jose Javier Molina. With a delightful solo run, Jose Javier Molina stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Molina shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.44
Gabriel Lozano flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Molowny who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Molowny makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.12
Adolfo Molowny threads the ball through to Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Rodriguez!
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. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atlético de Madrid start the second half!
47.25
Sebastian Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Velasco controls it well on his chest. Miguel Velasco makes a simple pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.30
Rafael Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kasmi who takes it down. Erwin Kasmi shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
51.57
Rafael Pirri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Pirri shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
59.06
Carlos Herrero flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Kiko who takes it down. With great vision, Enrique Kiko plays the ball forward to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
60.33
1-2Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Kiko replacing Pedro Ferrer and Gabriel Ortega replacing Mauricio Gimenez .
61.41
Ernesto Kiko knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Jean-Paul Abidallah comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Ortega. Penalty not given!!
63.10
Enrique Kiko knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola skips past Sebastian Kauder! Eduardo Guardiola muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.57
Adolfo Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Moreno who takes it down. Jose Javier Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.17
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Calvo replacing Adolfo Molowny .
78.24
Carlos Herrero passes the ball forward to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Guardiola who takes it down. Eduardo Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.54
Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Kasmi controls it well on his chest. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Kiko plays the ball forward to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.22
Rafael Pirri threads the ball through to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola advances inside the box! Eduardo Guardiola takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.57
2-3Rafael Pirri catches Ernesto Kiko on the ankles. Rafael Pirri is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Kiko runs off the knock.
90.00
Sebastian Kauder pushes up the pitch. Sebastian Kauder makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Rodriguez of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nick Barry (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Enrique Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Erwin Kasmi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Guardiola (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Patricio Del Sol (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Castillo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Oscar Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Martin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Castillo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raimond Van Westerop (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Kauder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Lozano (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Miguel Velasco (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ernesto Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Javier Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Rodriguez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jose Javier Moreno (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mauricio Gimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Ortega (GK) | | 7 |