Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 17,444 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Camacho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Camacho.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano kick off!
6.57
0-0Alfredo Marcos makes a probing pass to Luis Merino. Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Merino plays the ball forward to Manfa Marsiglia. Manfa Marsiglia lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Luis Barros comfortably punches it away to safety.
10.53
0-0With some swift thinking, Juan-Carlos Alvarez plays the ball forward to Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
14.43
0-0Syd Priestley hacks Enrique Iglesias from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrique Iglesias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.46
Vikash Assignon chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.55
0-0Luis Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Fernandez. Sebastian Fernandez cuts inside the box! Sebastian Fernandez takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.53
Jose Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Garrido collects the pass. Gabriel Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Gianello. Maurizio Gianello directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.15
Alfredo Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Iglesias. Enrique Iglesias knocks the ball forward to Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Jesus.
30.26
Miguel Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward to Luis Merino who brings the ball under control. Luis Merino advances with the ball. Luis Merino shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
32.01
Edmundo Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Manfa Marsiglia who takes it down. Manfa Marsiglia lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Luis Barros.
33.20
Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor advances inside the box! Nicolas Pastor shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Vikash Assignon plays the ball forward to Samuele Amerini. Samuele Amerini sees Nicolas Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Rodriguez.
40.49
Vikash Assignon flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Segarra collects the pass. Roberto Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Garrido. Gabriel Garrido shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Madrid kick off the second half!
49.01
1-0Gabriel Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Gianello who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Gianello whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.53
Samuele Amerini knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Gianello. Maurizio Gianello knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Guardiola. Alejandro Guardiola heads the ball goalwards. Francisco Marcos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.25
2-0Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Albert Diez replacing Miguel Rodriguez and Rafael Bravo replacing Manfa Marsiglia .
65.24
Samuele Amerini threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Alvarez. Juan-Carlos Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.40
Eugenio Caballero sees Enrique Iglesias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Iglesias makes a probing pass to Edmundo Gainza. Edmundo Gainza skips past Syd Priestley! Edmundo Gainza takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.37
Gabriel Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.33
Juan-Carlos Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Pastor. Nicolas Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Marcos who gathers it comfortably.
77.15
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Roberto Flores replacing Samuele Amerini and Fernando Mario Deroin replacing Maurizio Gianello .Real Madrid have made a substitution with Hugo Butragueno replacing Edmundo Gainza .
87.45
2-0Juan-Carlos Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Pastor controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Pastor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Deroin but the linesman indicates offside!
89.49
Rafael Flores flicks a high pass forward. Luis Merino controls it well on his chest. Luis Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hugo Butragueno is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alejandro Guardiola 49, 58 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Guardiola of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Luis Barros (GK)
7
2. Jose Jesus (DEF)
6
3. Vikash Assignon (DEF)
7
4. Syd Priestley (DEF)
5
5. Roberto Segarra (DEF)
6
6. Gabriel Garrido (MID)
6
7. Juan-Carlos Alvarez (MID)
7
8. Samuele Amerini (MID)
7
9. Maurizio Gianello (ATT)
8
10. Nicolas Pastor (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Guardiola (ATT)
9
12. Alessandro Superbi (GK)
0
13. Roberto Flores (MID)
6
14. Fernando Mario Deroin (GK)
6
1. Francisco Marcos (GK)
6
2. Miguel Rodriguez (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Marcos (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Caballero (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Flores (DEF)
6
6. Edmundo Gainza (MID)
6
7. Enrique Iglesias (MID)
7
8. Luis Merino (MID)
7
9. Sebastian Fernandez (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Kiko (ATT)
6
11. Manfa Marsiglia (ATT)
6
12. Albert Diez (DEF)
6
13. Hugo Butragueno (MID)
6
14. Rafael Bravo (ATT)
6