Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 9,085 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Garrido.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Garrido.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.42
0-1Francisco José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny makes a deft header. It's there!! Amara Traore has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.49
0-1Amara Emeran hits a low pass to Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.08
0-1Richard Morton barges into Francisco José Mari. The referee warns Richard Morton to calm down! Francisco José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.07
0-1Rafael Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Natale Comandini.
22.32
Francisco José Mari makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.42
Francisco José Mari makes a simple pass to Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
26.44
Richard Morton knocks the ball forward to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Duran.
28.45
0-1Francisco José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Amara Traore!
34.53
Jose Fortes Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Richard Morton who brings the ball under control. Richard Morton flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Cano who takes it down. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
36.39
Juan-Carlos Diez hits a low pass to Amara Emeran. Amara Emeran threads a neat ball through to Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.55
Leonardo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Elena Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.55
Francisco José Mari knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Vega. Ernesto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
40.45
Neil Keegan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Guel. Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Guel plays the ball forward to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Gonzalez. With a superhuman jump, Julian Gonzalez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
42.40
Richard Morton decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Morton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Celta Vigo kick off the second half!
49.01
Victor Duran knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Calvo. Leonardo Calvo threads a neat ball through to Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
53.57
With imagination, Jose Fortes Suarez plays the ball forward to Richard Morton. Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward. Sean Coppola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sean Coppola shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
66.12
Richard Morton plays the ball forward to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano finds some space and shoots from distance. Romero P. Sanz gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
72.06
Leonardo Calvo threads the ball through to Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
75.37
Andre Guel flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Sanz with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
79.17
Francisco José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Vega collects the pass. Ernesto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
84.34
Showing composure, Amara Emeran picks a pass forward to Elena Molowny. Elena Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45%
55%
Play Area
40%
43.3%
16.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elena Molowny of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wayne Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Cano (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Romero P. Sanz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Duran (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Rodriguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leonardo Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco José Mari (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Amara Emeran (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Vega (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Elena Molowny (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marcel Diakite (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Lozano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Delgado (MID) | 0 | |