Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both teams look fired up - this is going to be a scrappy match.
0.00
0-0Villarreal CF kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
1-0Raymond Houttuin sees a break and surges forward. Raymond Houttuin knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi powers a header at goal. It's there!! Adolfo Kiko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.33
1-0Fernando Ortega makes a simple pass to Pedro Ortiz. Pedro Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Heikki Annala. Heikki Annala powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.37
1-0Fernando Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Louis Escobar.
16.07
Matías Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.08
Gregorio Munoz makes a probing pass to Antonio Caballero. Antonio Caballero passes the ball forward to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
21.44
1-0Hugo Marcos barges into Bruno Moutinho. Hugo Marcos is warned by the referee! Bruno Moutinho runs off the knock.
24.30
1-0Phillip Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Marcos. Romero P. Marcos knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi flicks the ball with his head. Adolfo Kiko manages to gather it comfortably.
26.07
1-0Pedro Ortiz catches Hugo Marcos on the ankles. Pedro Ortiz is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Marcos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.45
1-0Villarreal CF are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.03
Matías Vidal knocks the ball forward to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
40.46
Hugo Marcos threads the ball through to Alexandre Lopez. Alexandre Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomˆs Bakker.
44.28
Heikki Annala comes in with a late challenge on Louis Escobar. Heikki Annala is warned by the referee! Louis Escobar stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
47.38
Jurek Deyna clumsily knocks into Enrique Pichichi. The referee calls over Jurek Deyna and warns him to calm down! Enrique Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.03
Hugo Marcos makes a probing pass to Matías Vidal. Matías Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.15
Raymond Houttuin kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.44
Romero P. Marcos knocks the ball forward to Nicholas Neville. Nicholas Neville goes all the way! Nicholas Neville shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.35
Martijn Abidallah knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho shoots from outside the area but Rafael Barkero is on top of it.
65.19
Martijn Abidallah flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.37
Louis Escobar threads the ball through to Matías Vidal. Matías Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Adolfo Kiko.
67.01
Hugo Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matías Vidal. Matías Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jurek Deyna.
71.17
Fernando Ortega makes a probing pass to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ortiz. Pedro Ortiz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rafael Barkero manages to gather it comfortably.
72.49
Romero P. Marcos makes a simple pass to Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Munoz.
73.55
Matías Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pichichi. Enrique Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.25
2-0Gregorio Munoz catches Enrique Pichichi on the ankles. Gregorio Munoz is shown the yellow card! Enrique Pichichi runs off the knock.
78.33
Martijn Abidallah passes the ball forward to Bruno Moutinho. Bruno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Heikki Annala. Heikki Annala connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.08
Martijn Abidallah passes the ball forward to Heikki Annala. Heikki Annala knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Marcos.
90.00
Louis Escobar plays a long ball forward. Nicholas Neville flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Nahrstedt. Nico Nahrstedt tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
30%
41.4%
28.6%
Scorers