Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,026 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
16.45
1-0Cristiano Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames goes all the way! Arturo Galadames cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nico Schröder is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.42
1-0Cristiano Fernandes makes a probing pass to Romero P. Bravo. Romero P. Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.28
1-0Rodrigo Moutinho clumsily knocks into Cristiano Fernandes. Rodrigo Moutinho is warned by the referee! Cristiano Fernandes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
57.52
Julian Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Ljungberg shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.08
Claudio Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.01
1-0Claudio Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Martin Gleisenstein manages to gather it comfortably.
66.43
1-0Mario Smit takes it forward alone. Mario Smit knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.14
Cristiano Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Bravo. Romero P. Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
71.44
Victor Nieto threads the ball through to Mario Smit. Mario Smit deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames goes all the way! Arturo Galadames shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Nico Schröder easily smothers it.
79.19
Cristiano Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Bravo. Romero P. Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.34
Julian Ljungberg makes a simple pass to Romero P. Hidalgo. Romero P. Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Mcinnes.
83.48
1-0Julian Ljungberg advances with the ball. Julian Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Gainza but the linesman indicates offside!
85.43
Adolfo Lorenzo sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Lorenzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.20
Claudio Molowny takes it forward alone. Claudio Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Ferrer.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
25%
51.6%
23.4%
Scorers