Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,187 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.54
1-0Muller Frey threads a neat ball through to Warren Forbes. Warren Forbes makes a probing pass to Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Pinheiro. Diogo Pinheiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Pinheiro!
8.00
1-0Edgar Jesus knocks the ball forward to Warren Forbes. Warren Forbes flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks heads the ball goalwards. Eugenio Verges easily punches it away to safety.
10.40
Steve Craddock breaks forward. Steve Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Pinheiro. Diogo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes makes a looping header on goal. 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.
22.43
1-0Martin Ortega makes a simple pass to Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
28.33
Warren Forbes decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Forbes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
39.40
1-0David Veloso knocks the ball forward to Juan Gainza. Juan Gainza plays a scrappy one-two with David Veloso and advances towards the goal... Juan Gainza shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Muller Frey!
40.09
1-0Warren Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Salamanca start the second half!
48.46
Martin Ortega advances with the ball. Martin Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.57
Martin Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Garcia. Pedro Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.17
David Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Vega who takes it down. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Juan Gainza. Juan Gainza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
66.28
Alberto Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, David Veloso. David Veloso plays the ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Ortega.
67.58
2-0Wouter Brunswijk brings the ball forward. Wouter Brunswijk whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Vega. Martin Ortega hacks Alberto Vega from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.05
Nigel Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-No‘l Blanchard.
71.07
2-0Edgar Jesus barges into Albert Morales. Edgar Jesus is shown the yellow card! Albert Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.31
Diogo Pinheiro decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards but Eugenio Verges is on top of it.
84.12
Nigel Priestley makes a probing pass to David Veloso. What teamwork. David Veloso laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor plays a one-two with Alberto Vega and advances towards the goal... Martin Pastor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
87.09
2-0Warren Forbes comes in with a late challenge on Juan Gainza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Gainza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Jean-No‘l Blanchard sees space and advances. Jean-No‘l Blanchard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Verges who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
34.2%
45.2%
20.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Pinheiro of Salamanca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Arturo Lopez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Craddock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Martin Ortega (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Edgar Jesus (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Muller Frey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-No‘l Blanchard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Warren Forbes (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Diogo Pinheiro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Pedro Garcia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Stanley Banks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Victor Reyes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tom van Veen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Uwe Walter (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Javier Cabrera (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Verges (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alberto Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Veloso (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Juan Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wouter Brunswijk (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martin Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tobias Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Gilchrist (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abel Ramos (ATT) | 0 | |