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The sky is dark and overcast here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 8,770 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Medina.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
4.06
Wouter Brunswijk catches Mauricio Aguilar on the ankles. Wouter Brunswijk is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Aguilar grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.20
Elena Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Guerrero Lopez who brings the ball under control. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.11
David Veloso hacks Leonardo Guerrero Lopez from behind! David Veloso is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Guerrero Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.33
Alberto Vega hacks Andy Hesp from behind! The referee brings Alberto Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Hesp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.48
Martin Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Andy Hesp. Martin Pastor is given a warning by the referee! Andy Hesp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.38
Wouter Brunswijk makes a beautiful solo run. Wouter Brunswijk deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vega but the linesman indicates offside!
20.30
Real Valladolid are dictating the run of play here today.
22.13
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Aguilar. Mauricio Aguilar shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
27.45
Marc Dryden flicks a high ball forward to Elena Sanchez who takes it down. Elena Sanchez makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Lecocq. Geoffrey Lecocq knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.49
Martin Pastor hacks Mauricio Aguilar from behind! The referee calls over Martin Pastor and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.30
Albert Morales threads the ball through to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.59
Wouter Brunswijk threads the ball through to Juan Gainza. Juan Gainza shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.13
Daniel Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Brunswijk. Showing composure, Wouter Brunswijk plays the ball forward to David Veloso. David Veloso shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.56
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to Geoffrey Lecocq. Geoffrey Lecocq shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Verges easily smothers it!
39.08
Andres Romero runs forward with the ball. Andres Romero makes a simple pass to Geoffrey Lecocq. Geoffrey Lecocq controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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 Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Valladolid start the second half!
48.26
Elena Sanchez sees Geoffrey Lecocq in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Geoffrey Lecocq shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
49.50
With imagination, Mauricio Aguilar plays the ball forward to Albert Castillo. Albert Castillo shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
53.02
Jose Fortes Sanchez comes in with a late challenge on Manuele Rocco. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Sanchez and warns him to calm down! Manuele Rocco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.34
Andy Hesp takes it forward alone. Andy Hesp changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Hesp knocks in a cross ball towards Geoffrey Lecocq. Geoffrey Lecocq is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Eugenio Verges reads it well. Superb keeping!
59.30
Leonardo Garrido breaks forward. Leonardo Garrido makes a simple pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.52
Real Valladolid are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
67.06
Tijani Van Dinteren makes a simple pass to Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Van Dinteren. Tijani Van Dinteren finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eugenio Verges didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
69.10
Leonardo Garrido breaks forward. Leonardo Garrido knocks the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Crespo who gathers it comfortably.
71.11
Marc Dryden drives a long ball upfield. Manuele Rocco shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.18
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
73.35
Tijani Van Dinteren makes a simple pass to Manuele Rocco. Manuele Rocco finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eugenio Verges manages to gather it.
77.17
Andres Romero makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Romero shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.38
Albert Morales hits a low pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Pastor but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
27.1%
45.9%
27.1%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Verges of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings