Match Report
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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 Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
2.40
0-0Kristoffer Matinpoika flicks a high ball forward to Luis Navarro who takes it down. Luis Navarro knocks the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Andres!
3.17
0-0Geoffroy Boudarene knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.44
Delano Bosman flicks a high pass forward. Geoffroy Boudarene controls it well on his chest. Geoffroy Boudarene flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera makes a convincing header. Fouad Elhamdaoui manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.44
0-0Antonio Pena flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Vidal who takes it down. Felipe Vidal shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.28
1-0Nico Perrin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Ibanez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Fouad Elhamdaoui has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.53
Kristoffer Matinpoika flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro knocks the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jose Andres reads it well. Well saved!
16.09
1-0Juan Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Geoffroy Boudarene. Geoffroy Boudarene flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Pires Viera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Stephen Meiklejohn!
20.25
Frederico Teixeira receives the ball from a throw-in from Phil Ball. Frederico Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Fouad Elhamdaoui. What a save!
26.48
Nico Perrin takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Gemmell collects the pass. Kevin Gemmell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
27.30
1-0Kristoffer Matinpoika catches Nico Perrin on the ankles. The referee brings Kristoffer Matinpoika to one side and gives him a warning! Nico Perrin runs off the knock.
36.21
Kaba Luccin hacks Alberto Alonso from behind! Kaba Luccin is warned by the referee! Alberto Alonso runs off the knock.
38.10
Delano Bosman plays the ball forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.45
Frederico Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fouad Elhamdaoui manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.09
Ivan Navarro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ivan Navarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nico Perrin plays the ball forward to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
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. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
48.33
Craig Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Geoffroy Boudarene.
53.05
Nico Perrin flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Ibanez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
57.48
Phil Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Elhamdaoui who gathers it comfortably.
60.26
With imagination, Kristoffer Matinpoika laces a through ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall plays the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso shoots from outside the area but is denied by Jose Andres. Excellent save.
65.40
Stephen Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Kristoffer Matinpoika. Kristoffer Matinpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jose Andres is on top of it.
67.52
Phil Ball sees Kevin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmell finds some space and shoots from distance but Fouad Elhamdaoui is on top of it.
71.48
Ivan Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso flicks the ball with his head. Alberto Alonso scores for Sporting Gijón!!
75.01
2-1Ivan Navarro advances with the ball. Ivan Navarro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Thomas Hofer is offside!
77.06
2-1Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Roberto Vega replacing Nico Perrin .Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Gabriel Medina replacing Thomas Hofer and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
87.44
Ivan Navarro sees Alberto Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Geoffroy Boudarene.
89.00
Roberto Vega plays the ball forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Meiklejohn.
90.00
2-1Ivan Navarro hacks Roberto Vega from behind! The referee calls over Ivan Navarro and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gabriel Ibanez 8, 45 | Alberto Alonso 71 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Ibanez of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Andres (GK)
7
2. Juan Guardiola (DEF)
6
3. Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
7
4. Delano Bosman (DEF)
6
5. Kaba Luccin (DEF)
6
6. Frederico Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Phil Ball (MID)
6
8. Nico Perrin (MID)
7
9. Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
9
10. Kevin Gemmell (ATT)
7
11. Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
6
12. Bruno Santos (GK)
0
13. Roberto Vega (MID)
6
14. Victor Belbey (ATT)
0
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
7
2. Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Santos (MID)
6
6. Luis Navarro (MID)
6
7. Ivan Navarro (MID)
6
8. Thomas Hofer (MID)
6
9. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Pena (ATT)
7
11. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
8
12. Gabriel Medina (ATT)
6
13. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
0
14. Jose Nieto (MID)
0