Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rayo Vallecano looks especially fired up for this match.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rayo Vallecano looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0Barcelona get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Paul Sammer brings the ball forward. Paul Sammer shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.32
Victor Ortega knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez shoots from distance but it flies wide!
4.23
0-0Jose Fortes Arias takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rafael Barkero is on top of it.
6.23
0-0Marek Dudek kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Carcedo. Mauricio Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.30
Mauricio Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Michael Patterson easily picks it out of the air!
10.01
0-1Neil Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.39
Matías Vidal makes a simple pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicholas Neville!
20.33
Mauricio Carcedo makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Carcedo shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
24.16
Arturo Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Rafael Barkero manages to gather it comfortably.
26.29
Paul Sammer makes a probing pass to Gabriel Dominguez. Gabriel Dominguez shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.28
Raymond Houttuin kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.36
John Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Arias. Jose Fortes Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Dominguez. Gabriel Dominguez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Barkero easily smothers it!
42.57
Hinata Matsuda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
48.28
Paul Sammer chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Barkero.
53.06
Oscar Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Arias. Jose Fortes Arias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Molina. Eugenio Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.20
2-1Matías Vidal barges into Arturo Carrasco. Matías Vidal is shown the yellow card! Arturo Carrasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.48
Hugo Marcos makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Marcos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Pablo Gómez. Juan Pablo Gómez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.18
Arturo Carrasco decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Marcos.
67.22
Victor Ortega brings the ball forward. Victor Ortega sees space and advances. Victor Ortega finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Michael Patterson.
71.29
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.02
Marek Dudek clumsily knocks into Eugenio Molina. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Molina stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.29
Marek Dudek threads the ball through to Raymond Houttuin. Raymond Houttuin makes a probing pass to Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.29
Matías Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Sanchez. Miguel Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville directs the ball goalwards with his head but Michael Patterson is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%
Scorers
| Nicholas Neville 14, 28 | Eugenio Molina 10 |