Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,725 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
4.17
0-0Rayo Vallecano are easily keeping Deportivo Alaves at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
9.08
0-0Francisco Rey makes a probing pass to Julian Ljungberg. Julian Ljungberg threads the ball through to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Holloway.
10.56
1-0Jon Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ljungberg. Julian Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.32
1-0Claudio Ibanez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Suarez. Fernando Suarez surges forward with the ball. Fernando Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.55
Oscar Vidal makes a simple pass to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Moreno. Oscar Moreno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.10
Edmundo Gil passes the ball forward to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.41
Enrique Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.15
1-0Fernando Suarez makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Craig Heskey.
38.35
Fernando Suarez makes a probing pass to Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Craig Heskey has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.43
2-0Edmundo Gil comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Suarez. Edmundo Gil is warned by the referee! Fernando Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
55.29
Julian Ljungberg kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Craig Heskey manages to keep it out.
61.12
Jon Smith catches Oscar Moreno on the ankles. Jon Smith is warned by the referee! Oscar Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.10
Fernando Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.49
Claudio Molowny hacks Nicolas Guerrero Lopez from behind! Claudio Molowny is warned by the referee! Nicolas Guerrero Lopez runs off the knock.
66.52
Claudio Ibanez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ljungberg. Julian Ljungberg brings the ball forward. Julian Ljungberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Craig Heskey is on top of it.
73.00
Enrique Cabrera takes it forward alone. Enrique Cabrera shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.25
Francisco Rey passes the ball forward to Claudio Molowny. Claudio Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
77.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.14
Claudio Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Craig Heskey manages to gather it comfortably.
87.46
Claudio Ibanez sees space and advances. Claudio Ibanez decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
24.1%
48.1%
27.8%
Scorers
| Romero P. Hidalgo 11, 38 |