Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,857 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Extremadura UD and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Medina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Extremadura UD and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Medina.
0.00
0-0Extremadura UD start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.04
0-0Des Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.43
0-0Simon Moss comes in with a late challenge on David Veloso. The referee calls over Simon Moss and warns him to calm down! David Veloso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.10
Ernesto Soto flicks a high pass forward to Des Gilchrist who brings the ball under control. Des Gilchrist threads the ball through to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.42
Nigel Plowright hacks Alberto Caballero from behind! The referee brings Nigel Plowright to one side and gives him a warning! Alberto Caballero stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.38
0-1David Veloso decides to run forward with the ball. David Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.44
Alberto Vega comes in with a late challenge on Simon Moss. The referee calls over Alberto Vega and warns him to calm down! Simon Moss runs off the knock.
28.54
Hugo Flores plays the ball forward to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nigel Priestley.
34.12
0-1Hugo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Plowright collects the pass. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Eugenio Verges. Excellent save.
38.55
Alberto Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Morales. Albert Morales threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Albert Morales flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Morales. Albert Morales shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
49.19
Without breaking stride, David Veloso plays the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Torres.
54.47
0-3Hugo Gutierrez takes it forward alone. Hugo Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright makes a deft header. It's miles wide!
59.27
Albert Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, David Veloso. David Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Juan Gainza who takes it down. Juan Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.18
Martin Pastor clumsily knocks into Hugo Gutierrez. The referee warns Martin Pastor to calm down! Hugo Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.44
With some swift thinking, Jan Beelenkamp plays the ball forward to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright shoots from 20 yards. Eugenio Verges effortlessly gets down and covers it.
81.22
David Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.06
Des Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Priestley.
85.55
Jose Fortes Ramirez makes a simple pass to Nigel Plowright. Nigel Plowright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.52
Leonardo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Torres.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
25.4%
50.7%
23.9%
Scorers
| Martin Pastor 21, 39 Albert Morales 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Pastor of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 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. | Thomas Beda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jan Beelenkamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Flores (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Des Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nigel Plowright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Shaun Walsh (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Rodriquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pablo Torres (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Verges (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 7. | David Veloso (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Juan Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wouter Brunswijk (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Pastor (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alberto Vega (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tobias Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Gilchrist (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abel Ramos (ATT) | 0 | |