Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Trap Trapi Trap Trapi
Eugenio VergesE. Verges57
G
1
G
74Fernando IbanezF. Ibanez
Leonardo GarridoL. Garrido65
D
2
D
75Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera
Nigel PriestleyN. Priestley59
D
3
D
68Nicol˜ BucchiN. Bucchi
Alberto CaballeroA. Caballero56
D
4
D
64Stuart GallacherS. Gallacher
Jose Fortes SanchezJ. Sanchez50
D
5
D
63Roberto MedinaR. Medina
Albert MoralesA. Morales62
M
captain6
M
72Jason GordonJ. Gordon
David VelosoD. Veloso60
M
7
M
64Linus AhrensL. Ahrens
Juan GainzaJ. Gainza59
M
8
A
72Giorgio LocatelliG. Locatelli
Wouter BrunswijkW. Brunswijk57
M
9captain
A
72Patricio HerreroP. Herrero
Martin PastorM. Pastor66
A
10
A
69Marco Del VecchioM. Del Vecchio
Alberto VegaA. Vega54
A
11
A
68Jose NavarroJ. Navarro
 
Tobias VogelT. Vogel56
M
12
A
67Guillermo FerrerG. Ferrer
Fredrik GilchristF. Gilchrist55
M
13
A
67Spencer ImpeyS. Impey
Abel RamosA. Ramos54
A
14
M
59Aimo MonzaA. Monza

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 8,640 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Gento.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
2.26
Alberto Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Brunswijk. Wouter Brunswijk runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wouter Brunswijk shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.26
Linus Ahrens comes in with a late challenge on Juan Gainza. Linus Ahrens is warned by the referee! Juan Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.47
Albert Morales pushes mid-way up the pitch. Albert Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Leonardo Garrido darts forward. Leonardo Garrido changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leonardo Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor makes a convincing header but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.46
Patricio Herrero threads a neat ball through to Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro plays a perfect one-two with Linus Ahrens and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jose Navarro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.45
David Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.52
Jason Gordon knocks the ball forward to Stuart Gallacher. Stuart Gallacher passes the ball forward to Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eugenio Verges.
26.01
Corner kick to Real Sociedad. Jason Gordon chips it out wide. Nicol˜ Bucchi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.31
Showing composure, Linus Ahrens plays the ball forward to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Eugenio Verges.
31.24
It's a corner kick. Jason Gordon loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Stuart Gallacher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.39
Leonardo Garrido flicks a high ball forward to Juan Gainza who takes it down. Juan Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pastor collects the pass. Martin Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort. Fernando Ibanez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
40.13
Stuart Gallacher hits a low pass to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Patricio Herrero. Patricio Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Sanchez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Sociedad kick off and get the second half underway!
59.57
David Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Jason Gordon. The referee warns David Veloso to calm down! Jason Gordon runs off the knock.
61.19
Jason Gordon flicks a high ball forward to Linus Ahrens who takes it down. Linus Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Navarro but the linesman indicates offside!
66.16
David Veloso passes the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor makes a deft header. Martin Pastor scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
71.05
Jason Gordon makes a simple pass to Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro advances inside the box! Nigel Priestley barges into Jose Navarro. Penalty not given!!
79.43
Linus Ahrens darts forward. Linus Ahrens plays a scrappy one-two with Patricio Herrero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Linus Ahrens takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Verges with no chance!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
83.21
David Veloso catches Stuart Gallacher on the ankles. The referee brings David Veloso to one side and gives him another warning! Stuart Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.19
Nicol˜ Bucchi passes the ball forward to Linus Ahrens. Linus Ahrens threads a neat ball through to Jason Gordon. Jason Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Navarro. Jose Navarro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Sociedad!
89.53
Juan Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Martin Pastor who takes it down. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Real Sociedad
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
23.1%
47.7%
29.2%

Scorers
Martin Pastor 66
Jose Navarro 15, 85
Linus Ahrens 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Navarro of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings