Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.
0.00
0-0Real Zaragoza get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Edmundo Vila flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.44
0-0Julian Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Andres controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
18.15
Juan Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pastor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.55
0-0Alberto Vega comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Andres. The referee calls over Alberto Vega and warns him to calm down! Adolfo Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.46
Wouter Brunswijk flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Vega who takes it down. Alberto Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. Rodolfo Herrero comfortably gets down and covers it.
27.15
0-1Julian Vicente hits a low pass to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Eugenio Verges, sees it late!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
30.28
0-1Felipe Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Pascual controls it well on his chest. Enrique Pascual plays a one-two with Fernando Santos and rushes in on goal... Enrique Pascual makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.16
Juan Gainza sees a break and surges forward. Juan Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.04
Gabriel Marquitos plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.57
Nigel Priestley threads the ball through to Wouter Brunswijk. Wouter Brunswijk sees space and advances. Wouter Brunswijk knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. With a superhuman jump, Martin Pastor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.24
David Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pastor collects the pass. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
44.58
Angelo Sciaccaluga flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Vila flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Andres controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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 Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off the second half!
47.20
David Veloso surges forward with the ball. David Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
48.18
Jose Fortes Sanchez flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Vega who brings the ball under control. Alberto Vega shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
55.09
Adolfo Andres hits a low pass to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila rushes past Nigel Priestley! Edmundo Vila muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.09
Edmundo Vila flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Marquitos who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Marquitos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.24
Edmundo Vila flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Andres controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
60.09
David Veloso knocks the ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor passes the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega takes a shot at goal. Rodolfo Herrero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
67.13
2-2Edmundo Vila catches Juan Gainza on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Gainza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.32
Nigel Priestley hits a low pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Romero.
71.33
Jan Gelb makes a strong solo run forward. Jan Gelb passes the ball forward to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos shoots from distance. Good keeping from Eugenio Verges as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.44
2-2Corner kick to Real Zaragoza. Edmundo Vila plays it out to the edge of the box. Angelo Sciaccaluga muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
75.52
Juan Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
78.58
David Veloso threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.32
Leonardo Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Wouter Brunswijk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Wouter Brunswijk plays the ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rodolfo Herrero is on top of it.
85.09
Jose Fortes Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Garrido holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Leonardo Garrido makes a simple pass to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.22
Jose Fortes Helguera passes the ball forward to Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Martin Pastor of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Gainza (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Wouter Brunswijk (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Martin Pastor (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alberto Vega (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tobias Vogel (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Gilchrist (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abel Ramos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Herrero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Angelo Sciaccaluga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Vila (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Adolfo Andres (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Enrique Pascual (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gabriel Marquitos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Cortes (ATT) | 0 | |