Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Colis Alfonso Perez where Getafe play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Getafe are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.


0.00
Getafe start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.26
Neil Grant laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.31
Neil Grant sees a break and surges forward. Neil Grant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Vieira.
9.34
Raul Tostado chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
14.18
Enrique Pichichi makes a simple pass to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon shoots from 25 yards but Jurek Deyna is on top of it.
15.20
Maurizio Mero knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi threads the ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks the ball forward into space. Pedro Mendes bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
18.05
Kaba Luccin passes the ball forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Power. Darren Power knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell makes a looping header on goal but somehow Jurek Deyna manages to keep it out.
20.06
Kaba Luccin passes the ball forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin threads the ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.41
Samuel Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin flicks a high ball forward to Stan Beagrie who takes it down. Stan Beagrie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Goodwin.
28.31
Samuel Vieira hacks Neil Grant from behind! Samuel Vieira is shown the yellow card! Neil Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.41
Kaba Luccin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Gordon. With a delightful solo run, Liam Gordon stretches the opposition's defence. Liam Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Deyna who gathers it comfortably.
32.48
Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Liam Gordon who takes it down. Liam Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power flicks the ball with his head. Jurek Deyna didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.31
Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Stan Beagrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Beagrie shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jurek Deyna. Excellent save.
38.29
Pedro Mendes threads the ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Bruno Santos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
42.34
Showing composure, Darren Power laces a through ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jurek Deyna who gathers it comfortably.
44.08
With a delightful solo run, Oleg Goodwin stretches the opposition's defence. Oleg Goodwin plays a one-two with Raul Tostado and advances towards the goal... Oleg Goodwin shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Getafe appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
47.29
Nicolas Diez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Diez hits a low pass to Pedro Mendes. Pedro Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Bruno Santos. What a save!
53.52
Victor Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Gary Maddison who brings the ball under control. Gary Maddison makes a great pass forward. Pedro Mendes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
55.52
Neil Grant plays the ball forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero passes the ball forward but Victor Pichichi is offside!
57.42
Maurizio Mero flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Grant. Neil Grant threads the ball through to Victor Pichichi. Victor Pichichi lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Maddison. Gary Maddison fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.16
Getafe have made a substitution with Nestor Peralta replacing Victor Pichichi .
63.18
Neil Grant catches Enrique Pichichi on the ankles. Neil Grant is shown the yellow card! Enrique Pichichi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.31
Maurizio Mero knocks the ball forward to Neil Grant. Neil Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.48
Kaba Luccin barges into Pedro Mendes. The referee warns Kaba Luccin to calm down! Pedro Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.12
Rafael Nunez hits a low pass to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Maurizio Mero.
73.46
Darren Power makes a probing pass to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.56
Getafe have made a substitution with Romero P. Santos replacing Gary Maddison .Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Gabriel Ibanez replacing Darren Power and Frederico Teixeira replacing Phil Ball .
78.66
Samuel Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Nils Ziegenhagen. The referee brings Samuel Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Nils Ziegenhagen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.29
Nico Perrin takes a quick throw-in, which Enrique Pichichi takes on the chest. Enrique Pichichi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
83.49
Pedro Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Liam Gordon. The referee calls over Pedro Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Liam Gordon runs off the knock.
84.50
Romero P. Santos makes a run forward as Pedro Mendes takes the throw-in. Romero P. Santos skillfully chests the ball down. Romero P. Santos flicks a high pass forward to Neil Grant who brings the ball under control. Neil Grant whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Santos with no chance!! Goal for Getafe!
89.59
Nestor Peralta hacks Nico Perrin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nico Perrin runs off the knock.
90.00
Kaba Luccin darts forward. Kaba Luccin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Grant of Getafe

Match Ratings
1.Jurek Deyna (GK)
8
2.Nicolas Diez (DEF)
6
3.Maurizio Mero (DEF)
6
4.Oleg Goodwin (DEF)
6
5.Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Mendes (MID)yellow card
6
7.Victor Pichichi (MID)
7
8.Neil Grant (MID)yellow card
9
9.Gary Maddison (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rafael Romero (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Raul Tostado (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Romero P. Santos (ATT)
6
13.Nestor Peralta (MID)yellow card
5
14.Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
0

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