Match Report
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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 9,154 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Herrero.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Herrero.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Extremadura UD kick off!
6.06
0-0Jan Beelenkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.34
0-0Eugenio Torres knocks the ball forward to Hugo Flores. Hugo Flores flicks a high pass forward to Jan Beelenkamp who brings the ball under control. Jan Beelenkamp knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
10.19
Martin Pastor runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
12.20
0-0Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Beda who takes it down. Thomas Beda flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Plowright controls it well on his chest. Nigel Plowright shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
27.34
Juan Gainza hits a low pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Soto.
30.18
Thomas Beda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
36.52
Jose Fortes Sanchez plays the ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.51
0-1Matt Griffin makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
48.56
Nigel Priestley sees Juan Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan Gainza flicks a high pass forward to Martin Pastor who brings the ball under control. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.09
Hugo Flores passes the ball forward to Jan Beelenkamp. Jan Beelenkamp shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
61.50
Alberto Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor makes a defence splitting pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
65.08
0-1Nigel Priestley hacks Jose Fortes Ramirez from behind! The referee warns Nigel Priestley to calm down! Jose Fortes Ramirez runs off the knock.
71.30
Hugo Gutierrez takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Thomas Beda. Thomas Beda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Moss. Simon Moss threads a neat ball through to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright finds some space and shoots from distance but Eugenio Verges reads it well. Good keeping!
79.32
Simon Moss hacks Albert Morales from behind! Simon Moss is given a warning by the referee! Albert Morales runs off the knock.
81.30
Jan Beelenkamp threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Sanchez.
85.48
With vision, Nigel Priestley picks a pass forward to David Veloso. David Veloso threads the ball through to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.11
Alberto Caballero makes a probing pass to Albert Morales. Albert Morales sees space and advances. Albert Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Nigel Plowright plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. Eugenio Verges comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
32%
48%
20%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Plowright of Extremadura UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Verges (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Caballero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Albert Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Juan Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wouter Brunswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Pastor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alberto Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tobias Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Gilchrist (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abel Ramos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Navarro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eugenio Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Simon Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Griffin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Thomas Beda (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jan Beelenkamp (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Flores (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nigel Plowright (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Ramirez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Shaun Walsh (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Des Gilchrist (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enrique Rodriquez (ATT) | 0 | |