Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 9,189 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol‡s Farinos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol‡s Farinos.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol kick off and get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Sven Hamann threads a neat ball through to Gareth Riza. Gareth Riza knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Richter. Jan Richter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.47
0-0Neil Keegan hits a low pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.34
0-0Victor Molina hacks Richard Morton from behind! Victor Molina is shown the yellow card! Richard Morton runs off the knock.
9.32
Jose Fortes Suarez hacks Felipe Torres from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Torres runs off the knock.
10.59
0-0Richard Morton clumsily knocks into Victor Molina. Richard Morton is given a warning by the referee! Victor Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.45
0-0Nicolas Torres knocks the ball forward to Victor Molina. Victor Molina flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Pardo who takes it down. Ivan Pardo passes the ball forward but Felipe Torres is offside!
16.49
Richard Morton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Richard Morton shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Eduardo Mora. Excellent save.
24.19
Neil Keegan sees Richard Morton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Morton makes a probing pass to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.01
Andre Guel hits a low pass to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
30.23
Richard Morton makes a simple pass to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez plays a scrappy one-two with Wayne Jobson and advances towards the goal... Julian Gonzalez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eduardo Mora manages to gather it easily.
32.40
0-0RCD Espanyol appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
33.20
0-0Richard Morton threads a neat ball through to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Mora who gathers it comfortably.
40.22
1-0Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward to Julian Gonzalez who brings the ball under control. Julian Gonzalez runs straight at the defence! Julian Gonzalez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Eduardo Mora has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.19
Andre Guel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andre Guel sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eduardo Mora is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol have changed their lineup with Frederico Guardiola replacing Ivan Pardo and Enrique Del Sol replacing Victor Mora.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
47.14
Richard Morton knocks the ball forward to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Eduardo Mora manages to keep it out.
51.10
Frederico Kiko barges into Alberto Cano. Frederico Kiko is warned by the referee! Alberto Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.44
Richard Morton sees Sean Coppola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sean Coppola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.57
Jan Richter hacks Jose Fortes Suarez from behind! Jan Richter is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.10
Andre Guel threads a neat ball through to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
63.56
Andre Guel makes a probing pass to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez puts a great ball through. Alberto Cano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.30
Gareth Riza advances with the ball. Gareth Riza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.16
Victor Molowny plays the ball forward to Victor Molina. Victor Molina passes the ball forward to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.02
Sven Hamann knocks the ball forward to Gareth Riza. Gareth Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
71.44
Jose Fortes Suarez knocks the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Cano controls it well on his chest. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.36
Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward. Sean Coppola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sean Coppola lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
77.02
Rayo Vallecano appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.59
Gareth Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jan Richter collects the pass. Jan Richter shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
81.05
With imagination, Victor Molina picks a pass forward to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
83.55
Enrique Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Frederico Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.32
Nicolas Torres makes a simple pass to Gareth Riza. Seeing a gap ahead, Gareth Riza plays the ball forward to Jan Richter. Jan Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Gareth Riza flicks a high pass forward to Jan Richter who brings the ball neatly under control. Jan Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
6
7
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
21.5%
49.5%
29%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Richard Morton of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Amara Traore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Natale Comandini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Neil Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Bigica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Guel (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Morton (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Wayne Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Cano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Gonzalez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Sean Coppola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ralph Gascoigne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Roman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Butragueno (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Mora (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Victor Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolas Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sven Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Molina (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Gareth Riza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Victor Mora (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivan Pardo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Richter (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Felipe Torres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Victor Guerrero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Enrique Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Guardiola (GK) | 6 | |