Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Robert WoodsRobert Woods Richard Lee Richard Lee
Bruno SantosB. Santos74
G
1captain
G
73Eugenio RedondoE. Redondo
Samuel VieiraS. Vieira77
D
2
D
70Luis CortesL. Cortes
Rafael NunezR. Nunez72
D
3
D
71Daniel DekkerD. Dekker
Kaba LuccinK. Luccin71
D
4
D
70Roberto CarmonaR. Carmona
Enrique PichichiE. Pichichi74
M
5
M
84Marcos HernandezM. Hernandez
Nico PerrinN. Perrin76
M
6
M
80Chris WrightC. Wright
Liam GordonL. Gordon77
M
captain7
M
78Carlos MonteroC. Montero
Phil BallP. Ball85
M
8
M
79Kemal HaynesK. Haynes
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell75
A
9
A
81Josimar ReyesJ. Reyes
Stan BeagrieS. Beagrie76
A
10
A
75Ledley BrandL. Brand
Darren PowerD. Power73
A
11
A
74Alejandro RodriguezA. Rodriguez
 
Jose AndresJ. Andres70
G
12
D
70Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer
Frederico TeixeiraF. Teixeira73
M
13
M
80Jurek RzasaJ. Rzasa
Gabriel IbanezG. Ibanez73
A
14
A
77Nicolas TorresN. Torres

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
4.58
Nico Perrin makes a beautiful solo run. Nico Perrin whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
6.43
Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Nico Perrin who takes it down. Nico Perrin hits a low pass to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Eugenio Redondo.
7.53
Nico Perrin takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Chris Wright jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
8.12
Kaba Luccin clumsily knocks into Ledley Brand. The referee calls over Kaba Luccin and warns him to calm down! Ledley Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.04
Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward. Stan Beagrie controls it well on his chest. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Cortes.
14.14
Samuel Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
15.16
Phil Ball knocks the ball forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie shoots from 25 yards. Eugenio Redondo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
16.27
Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell collects the pass. Kevin Gemmell makes a simple pass to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Roberto Carmona barges into Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.42
Kevin Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.19
Carlos Montero advances with the ball. Carlos Montero tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
22.47
Liam Gordon clumsily knocks into Luis Cortes. The referee warns Liam Gordon to calm down! Luis Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.05
Phil Ball threads the ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Redondo with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
30.45
Kaba Luccin hits a low pass to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon makes a probing pass to Phil Ball. Phil Ball whips in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Roberto Carmona is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.20
Chris Wright knocks the ball forward to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Bruno Santos reads it well. Fabulous stop!
34.48
Enrique Pichichi takes it forward alone. Enrique Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.49
Enrique Pichichi passes the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Cortes.
45.00
Rafael Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Liam Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Gordon sees Stan Beagrie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Roberto Carmona.
45.00
Corner kick to Rayo Vallecano. Nico Perrin chips it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Phil Ball provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Eugenio Redondo manages to keep it out.
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 Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
48.42
Alejandro Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Kaba Luccin!
51.29
Nico Perrin threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nico Perrin through on goal. Nico Perrin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Daniel Dekker.
52.49
Corner kick to Rayo Vallecano. Nico Perrin chips it to the near post. Phil Ball takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
59.09
Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Pichichi who takes it down. Enrique Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Nico Perrin who brings the ball under control. Nico Perrin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eugenio Redondo gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.28
Nico Perrin flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Gemmell who takes it down. Kevin Gemmell shoots from long range but it is miles over!
61.05
Without breaking stride, Phil Ball plays the ball forward to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.25
Samuel Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi passes the ball forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
71.40
Kaba Luccin picks a pass forward to Rafael Nunez. Rafael Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell shoots from long range but is denied by Eugenio Redondo. Excellent save.
75.53
Rafael Nunez makes a strong solo run forward. Rafael Nunez sees Kevin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie makes a deft header. Eugenio Redondo manages to gather it.
77.29
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Gabriel Ibanez replacing Darren Power and Frederico Teixeira replacing Phil Ball .
78.34
Luis Cortes threads a neat ball through to Daniel Dekker. Daniel Dekker sees Kemal Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez heads the ball goalwards. Samuel Vieira clears it off the line with his head!
79.26
Kaba Luccin passes the ball forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Ibanez who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.56
Rafael Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira darts forward. Frederico Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Roberto Carmona blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.49
Rafael Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon sees Gabriel Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.57
Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Frederico Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
15
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74.7%
25.3%
Play Area
21.5%
41.8%
36.7%

Scorers
Darren Power 18
Enrique Pichichi 24, 61
Nico Perrin 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Pichichi of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Santos (GK)
6
2.Samuel Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Nunez (DEF)
7
4.Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Pichichi (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
6.Nico Perrin (MID)goal scored
8
7.Liam Gordon (MID)
6
8.Phil Ball (MID)
7
9.Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
7
10.Stan Beagrie (ATT)
6
11.Darren Power (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Jose Andres (GK)
0
13.Frederico Teixeira (MID)
6
14.Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
6

1.Eugenio Redondo (GK)
7
2.Luis Cortes (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Dekker (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Carmona (DEF)
6
5.Marcos Hernandez (MID)
6
6.Chris Wright (MID)
6
7.Carlos Montero (MID)
6
8.Kemal Haynes (MID)
6
9.Josimar Reyes (ATT)
6
10.Ledley Brand (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Ferrer (DEF)
0
13.Jurek Rzasa (MID)
0
14.Nicolas Torres (ATT)
0