Match Report
| Salamanca | Salamanca |  |  | Rayo Vallecano | Rayo Vallecano | ||||||||||||||||
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| Cristiano Sousa | C. Sousa |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Amara Traore | A. Traore | |||||||||
| Daniel Peiro | D. Peiro |  | 66 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Natale Comandini | N. Comandini | ||||||||
| Jose Jimenez | J. Jimenez | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 68 | | Jose Fortes Suarez | J. Suarez | |||||||||
| Ivan Arias | I. Arias | | 57 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Neil Keegan | N. Keegan | |||||||||
| Felipe Garcia | F. Garcia | | 71 | M | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Tomas Bigica | T. Bigica | |||||||||
| Rafael Romero | R. Romero | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Andre Guel | A. Guel | |||||||||
| Jimmy Cassard | J. Cassard | | 59 | M | | 7 | | | M | 70 |  | Richard Morton | R. Morton | ||||||||
| Martin Pastor | M. Pastor | | 58 | M | | 8 | | A | 63 | | Wayne Jobson | W. Jobson | |||||||||
| Hugo Roman | H. Roman | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 61 | | Alberto Cano | A. Cano | |||||||||
| Albert Arias | A. Arias | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Julian Gonzalez | J. Gonzalez | |||||||||
| Alfred Owen | A. Owen | | 58 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Sean Coppola | S. Coppola | |||||||||
| Adolfo Prieto | A. Prieto | | 57 | G | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Ralph Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Sebastian Redondo | S. Redondo | | 57 | M | | 13 | | G | 66 | | Mauricio Roman | M. Roman | |||||||||
| Eugenio Nunez | E. Nunez | | 57 | M | | 14 | | M | 65 | | Nicolas Butragueno | N. Butragueno | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,393 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Soto.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Soto.
0.00
0-0Salamanca start the match!
2.32
0-0Richard Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Cristiano Sousa keeps it out!
3.55
Daniel Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Garcia. Felipe Garcia knocks the ball forward to Alfred Owen. Alfred Owen plays a one-two with Hugo Roman and advances towards the goal... Alfred Owen comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
9.29
Richard Morton threads the ball through to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from distance. Cristiano Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
15.36
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jimmy Cassard picks a pass forward to Alfred Owen. Alfred Owen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.15
Felipe Garcia chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Owen. Alfred Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.43
Andre Guel flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Jobson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Jobson threads a neat ball through to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Sousa!
26.04
Jimmy Cassard flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Arias. Albert Arias knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Amara Traore!
27.40
Rafael Romero makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Romero shoots from long range but Amara Traore is on top of it.
38.46
Natale Comandini flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
39.39
0-0Jimmy Cassard knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Arias. Albert Arias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Keegan.
44.58
With some swift thinking, Rafael Romero plays the ball forward to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
0-0Jose Jimenez clumsily knocks into Alberto Cano. The referee calls over Jose Jimenez and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Cano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
51.17
0-0Richard Morton threads the ball through to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alberto Cano is offside!
53.32
Rafael Romero flicks a high pass forward to Albert Arias who brings the ball under control. Albert Arias threads the ball through into the box. Hugo Roman tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Amara Traore.
54.54
0-0Felipe Garcia takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Tomas Bigica gets to the ball and clears it up field.
55.20
0-0Richard Morton clumsily knocks into Jimmy Cassard. The referee warns Richard Morton to calm down! Jimmy Cassard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.26
0-0Salamanca have made 2 substitutions with Adolfo Prieto replacing Rafael Romero and Eugenio Nunez replacing Albert Arias .
63.58
Richard Morton comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Cassard. The referee brings Richard Morton to one side and gives him another warning! Jimmy Cassard stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.19
1-0Jimmy Cassard makes a run forward as Adolfo Prieto takes the throw-in. Jimmy Cassard skillfully chests the ball down. Jimmy Cassard runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jimmy Cassard cuts inside the box! Jimmy Cassard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.23
Natale Comandini flicks a high ball forward to Richard Morton who takes it down. Richard Morton threads a neat ball through to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Sousa!
72.14
Jimmy Cassard knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Owen. Alfred Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
73.03
Jimmy Cassard makes a beautiful solo run. Jimmy Cassard threads a neat ball through to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Roman!
77.40
Felipe Garcia runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felipe Garcia shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.09
Richard Morton makes a probing pass to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Cristiano Sousa manages to gather it.
89.12
Felipe Garcia sees Alfred Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Nunez. Eugenio Nunez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Ivan Arias catches Julian Gonzalez on the ankles. Ivan Arias is shown the yellow card! Julian Gonzalez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
23.3%
49.3%
27.4%
Scorers
| Jimmy Cassard 65 Hugo Roman 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Cassard of Salamanca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Sousa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Daniel Peiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Jimenez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ivan Arias (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Felipe Garcia (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Cassard (MID) |  | 10 |
| 8. | Martin Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Roman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Albert Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfred Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adolfo Prieto (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Redondo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Amara Traore (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Natale Comandini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Bigica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Guel (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Richard Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wayne Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Cano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sean Coppola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ralph Gascoigne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Roman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Butragueno (MID) | 0 | |