Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 19,325 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
2.16
1-0With some swift thinking, Kaba Luccin plays the ball forward to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Power. Darren Power knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin powers a header at goal. Nico Perrin scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
8.43
Frederico Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt rushes past Andy Elliott! Pascal Van Der Woerdt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
14.02
2-0Nico Perrin makes an attacking run forward. Nico Perrin whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.08
2-0Andy Elliott makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Andy Elliott stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Soares. Cesar Soares makes a deft header but somehow Delano Bosman happens to be in the right place to block it.
22.34
Liam Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt whips in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.58
2-0Andy Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Martin Gento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Gento makes a simple pass to Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.06
2-0Martin Gento makes a simple pass to Andy Elliott. Andy Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Medina. Kaba Luccin comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Medina. Fernando Medina appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
34.09
Delano Bosman flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin darts forward. Nico Perrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Adams who gathers it comfortably.
38.44
2-0Liam Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vega collects the pass. Roberto Vega shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
39.06
Liam Gordon threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
44.12
Liam Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Power. Darren Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Gento.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid 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
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
48.05
Liam Gordon advances with the ball. Liam Gordon shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.40
Samuel Vieira surges forward with the ball. Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Darren Power who brings the ball under control. Darren Power shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.53
Samuel Vieira threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
55.34
Kaba Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Van Der Woerdt collects the pass. Pascal Van Der Woerdt shoots from 20 yards. Nwankwo Adams gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
59.27
With some swift thinking, Pascal Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Power. Darren Power is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darren Power!
63.05
Kaba Luccin makes a probing pass to Liam Gordon. Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Gordon plays the ball forward to Darren Power. Darren Power knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nwankwo Adams with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
66.30
Kaba Luccin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira makes a probing pass to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. With a superhuman jump, Nico Perrin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Nwankwo Adams is on top of it.
71.24
Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Kaba Luccin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kaba Luccin flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Ibanez collects the pass. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt beats his man to it with a header. Nwankwo Adams manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.39
4-0Liam Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Andy Elliott. The referee calls over Liam Gordon and warns him to calm down! Andy Elliott grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.45
4-0Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Kevin Gemmell replacing Darren Power and Enrique Pichichi replacing Roberto Vega .
78.52
4-0Antonio Hierro clumsily knocks into Nico Perrin. The referee calls over Antonio Hierro and shows him a yellow card! Nico Perrin runs off the knock.
79.37
Romero P. Vidal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Raul Ambrosetti. With a delightful solo run, Raul Ambrosetti stretches the opposition's defence. Raul Ambrosetti whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68%
32%
Play Area
21.3%
41.3%
37.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Power of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Santos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Delano Bosman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kaba Luccin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Frederico Teixeira (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Nico Perrin (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Liam Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Ibanez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Darren Power (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jose Andres (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gemmell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nwankwo Adams (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Romero P. Vidal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cesar Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonio Hierro (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Raul Ambrosetti (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paolo Wise (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Arthur Brown (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fernando Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sean Marcon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Caballero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Castillo (DEF) | 0 | |