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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 20,086 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Girona FC get the match underway!
4.30
0-0Roberto Vega catches Eduardo Castro on the ankles. The referee warns Roberto Vega to calm down! Eduardo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.30
1-0Liam Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
20.17
1-0Nico Perrin chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Power. Darren Power shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
21.01
Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Ibanez comfortably collects the pass. Gabriel Ibanez shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.22
1-0Elías Pereyra chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Yacine Amrani but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.44
Sylvain Riggott knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
26.02
1-0Sylvain Riggott sees Yacine Amrani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yacine Amrani shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
27.27
Sylvain Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Elías Pereyra who brings the ball under control. Elías Pereyra plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Carmona and advances towards the goal... Elías Pereyra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Bruno Santos had no chance!! Goal for Girona FC!
30.18
Kaba Luccin knocks the ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball flicks a high ball forward to Nico Perrin who takes it down. Nico Perrin shoots from distance but is denied by Rodolfo Lozano. Excellent save.
32.35
Kaba Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Phil Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Ball whips in a cross ball towards Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
33.57
1-1Michael Vernazza catches Darren Power on the ankles. Michael Vernazza is warned by the referee! Darren Power carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.26
1-1Rafael Nunez threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell hits a low pass to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.00
Michael Vernazza threads the ball through to Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani whips in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Bruno Santos.
39.25
Roberto Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.00
Liam Gordon threads the ball through to Darren Power. Darren Power tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.27
Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Yacine Amrani who brings the ball under control. Yacine Amrani shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
54.51
Liam Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.44
Alejandro Carmona clumsily knocks into Rafael Nunez. The referee warns Alejandro Carmona to calm down! Rafael Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.43
Nico Perrin threads the ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Ibanez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.52
1-1Girona FC have made a substitution with Miguel Pirri replacing Elías Pereyra .
61.54
Liam Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.26
Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pirri collects the pass. Miguel Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Yacine Amrani!
69.52
Phil Ball catches Sylvain Riggott on the ankles. The referee warns Phil Ball to calm down! Sylvain Riggott carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.06
Michael Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro plays a quick one-two with Alejandro Carmona and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Castro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Bruno Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
73.58
Samuel Vieira threads a neat ball through to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin makes a probing pass to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon makes a great pass forward. Phil Ball runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.49
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Pascal Van Der Woerdt replacing Darren Power and Frederico Teixeira replacing Phil Ball .
78.49
Antonio Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Pirri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Pirri edges inside the box! Miguel Pirri takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Bruno Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.54
Kaba Luccin knocks the ball forward to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon threads the ball through to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.59
Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Amrani controls it well on his chest. Yacine Amrani shoots from 25 yards but Bruno Santos is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
24.3%
51.4%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Pirri of Girona FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Santos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kaba Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Perrin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Liam Gordon (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Phil Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Ibanez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Power (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Andres (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Lozano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Richard Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marinus Babangida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Lorenzo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Riggott (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Michael Vernazza (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Yacine Amrani (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Alejandro Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Elías Pereyra (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Miguel Pirri (ATT) | | 9 |
| 13. | Octavian Negura (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT) | 0 | |