Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Reyno de Navarra where Atlético Osasuna play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,852 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético Osasuna are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro  Marin.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
Jose Iglesias makes a simple pass to Hugo Gonzalez. Hugo Gonzalez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
3.42
Richard Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Morton shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
4.58
Gregorio Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Richard Morton. Gregorio Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! Richard Morton stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.42
Hugo Gonzalez barges into Andre Guel. Hugo Gonzalez is warned by the referee! Andre Guel gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.43
Richard Morton makes a probing pass to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola makes a looping header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.36
Tomas Bigica surges forward with the ball. Tomas Bigica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
22.48
Richard Morton plays the ball forward to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.24
Richard Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.16
Jeremy Sluiter plays the ball forward to Edmundo Gimenez. Edmundo Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.22
Richard Morton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Cano controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alberto Cano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Elena Pascual reads it well. Quality keeping!
33.42
Richard Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Richard Morton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez rockets a shot on goal. Elena Pascual is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.53
Richard Morton threads a neat ball through to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Andre Guel hits a low pass to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez advances inside the box! Julian Gonzalez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Elena Pascual manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Osasuna appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético Osasuna players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Atlético Osasuna kick off the second half!
47.30
Richard Morton hits a low pass to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Delgado.
48.49
Edmundo Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Keegan.
49.33
Wayne Jobson barges into Jeremy Sluiter. The referee warns Wayne Jobson to calm down! Jeremy Sluiter stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.37
Jose Iglesias makes a strong solo run forward. With some swift thinking, Jose Iglesias plays the ball forward to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
54.12
Jose Iglesias flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Gimenez who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Rijkaard. Eric Rijkaard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Bigica.
57.27
Adolfo Pascual deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
59.07
Jeremy Sluiter breaks forward. Jeremy Sluiter plays the ball forward to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Amara Traore.
60.15
Corner kick to Atlético Osasuna. Edmundo Gimenez plays it out to the edge of the box. Eugenio Guerrero Lopez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.27
Richard Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
65.43
Edmundo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Soler controls it well on his chest. Rafael Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Keegan.
67.49
Eugenio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gutierrez controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Gregorio Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Amara Traore!
72.27
Hugo Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Soler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Soler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Natale Comandini.
77.12
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Mauricio Roman replacing Andre Guel and Nicolas Butragueno replacing Sean Coppola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.16
Richard Morton plays the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
80.16
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Ralph Gascoigne replacing Neil Keegan .
81.14
Hugo Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Rafael Soler. Rafael Soler shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlético Osasuna are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
83.20
Adolfo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Eric Rijkaard controls it well on his chest. Eric Rijkaard shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.00
Richard Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
30.3%
51.3%
18.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard Morton of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings