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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 8,677 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Pirri.


0.00
The first half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
4.53
Mauricio Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marin. Ricardo Marin flicks a high pass forward. Jose Lozano collects the pass. Jose Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Ortega. With a superhuman jump, Julian Ortega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Roberto Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
6.29
Ricardo Marin hits a low pass to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.11
Mauricio Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Serrano controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Torres controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alejandro Torres strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
14.47
Oscar Pena hits a low pass to Ricardo Marin. Ricardo Marin flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
15.46
Francisco Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega edges inside the box! Julian Ortega tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Roberto Campos. Excellent save.
18.52
Francisco Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
21.50
Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Artur Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Barbosa shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
22.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.29
Kevin Hansen hacks Guillermo Delgado from behind! The referee warns Kevin Hansen to calm down! Guillermo Delgado runs off the knock.
26.29
Eugenio Gento brings the ball forward. Eugenio Gento shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Fernando Marcelino.
27.12
Corner kick to Union Las Palmas. Mauricio Ortega plays it to the far post. Fernando Marcelino drops low and scoops up the ball.
28.43
Francisco Cabrera hacks Oscar Dominguez from behind! The referee warns Francisco Cabrera to calm down! Oscar Dominguez runs off the knock.
30.23
Adolfo Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa shoots from distance but somehow Fernando Marcelino manages to keep it out.
32.31
Oscar Dominguez catches Francisco Cabrera on the ankles. The referee brings Oscar Dominguez to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Cabrera stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.04
Alejandro Cano flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Delgado controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Delgado shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.03
Eugenio Gento barges into Alejandro Cano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Cano runs off the knock.
44.13
Oscar Dominguez hits a low pass to Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Francisco Cabrera clumsily knocks into Oscar Dominguez. Francisco Cabrera is shown the yellow card! Oscar Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas have changed their lineup with Thomas Basler replacing Artur Barbosa. The Rayo Vallecano players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off!
47.30
Oscar Pena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Cabrera. Francisco Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.34
Oscar Dominguez makes a beautiful solo run. Oscar Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Serrano. Alejandro Serrano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper, Fernando Marcelino, sees it late!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
54.19
Mauricio Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Basler. Thomas Basler finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.18
Oscar Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Thomas Basler. Thomas Basler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
59.02
Ricardo Marin hacks Eugenio Gento from behind! Ricardo Marin is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.42
Alejandro Cano passes the ball forward to Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado shoots from outside the area. Roberto Campos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.37
Alejandro Cano flicks a high pass forward to Julian Ortega who brings the ball under control. Julian Ortega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Hansen.
69.55
Bruno Collot barges into Jose Lozano. The referee calls over Bruno Collot and shows him a yellow card! Jose Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.08
Alejandro Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez threads the ball through to Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.48
Oscar Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Cabrera. Francisco Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roberto Campos with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.7619047619048 vs 45.2380952380952
Play Area
Home team third: 29.76%, Midfield: 45.24%, Away team third: 25.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Delgado of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Oscar Pena (DEF)
7
6
7
7. Ricardo Marin (MID)
6
8. Jose Vazquez (MID)
6
9. Julian Ortega (ATT)
6
11. Jose Lozano (ATT)
7

0
13. Colin Liddell (GK)
0
14. Ivan Castillo (DEF)
0

2. Kevin Hansen (DEF)
6
3. Elena Camacho (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Collot (DEF)
5
5. Adolfo Suarez (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Gento (MID)
6
7
6
9. Artur Barbosa (ATT)
6
7

12. Jose Soto (ATT)
0
13. Oscar Caminero (MID)
0
14. Thomas Basler (MID)
6