Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian OuindiJ. Ouindi62
G
1
G
60Robert McleodR. Mcleod
Eugenio VilaE. Vila63
D
2
D
65Peter van den BroekP. van den Broek
Angelo ColyA. Coly57
D
3
D
54Mauricio GarciaM. Garcia
Carlos HerreroC. Herrero54
D
captain4
D
51Frederico MartinezF. Martinez
Jean-Paul AbidallahJ. Abidallah45
D
5
D
48Guido SbagliaG. Sbaglia
Rafael PirriR. Pirri72
M
6captain
M
75Romero P. GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Juan-Carlos SuarezJ. Suarez67
M
7
M
65Jose Javier GarridoJ. Garrido
Erwin KasmiE. Kasmi69
A
8
M
65Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira
Eduardo GuardiolaE. Guardiola53
A
9
M
62Pedro GuerreroP. Guerrero
Patricio Del SolP. Del Sol51
A
10
A
61Patricio AndresP. Andres
Alejandro CastilloA. Castillo49
A
11
A
59Nicolas CruzN. Cruz
 
Andres DiezA. Diez59
M
12
G
60Gregorio PirriG. Pirri
Nick BarryN. Barry59
G
13
M
60Jose PichichiJ. Pichichi
Miguel VilaM. Vila53
M
14
A
55Edmundo GimenezE. Gimenez

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,108 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Marquitos.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Mauricio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With vision, Pedro Guerrero plays the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Patricio Andres through on goal. Patricio Andres shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.29
Carlos Herrero knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Suarez. Juan-Carlos Suarez makes an attacking run forward. Juan-Carlos Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
8.43
Rafael Pirri makes a probing pass to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
12.39
Carlos Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pirri collects the pass. Rafael Pirri plays the ball forward to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Robert Mcleod comfortably smothers it!
18.34
Juan-Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Del Sol collects the pass. Patricio Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mcleod who gathers it comfortably.
20.17
Artur Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Suarez. Artur Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.37
Peter van den Broek makes a simple pass to Artur Oliveira. Artur Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Andres who brings the ball under control. Patricio Andres shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Julian Ouindi!
24.50
Rafael Pirri makes a run forward as Juan-Carlos Suarez takes the throw-in. Rafael Pirri skillfully chests the ball down. Rafael Pirri knocks the ball forward to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
27.22
Rafael Pirri hits a low pass to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.23
Juan-Carlos Suarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Robert Mcleod.
34.18
It's a corner kick which Rafael Pirri takes quickly, playing the ball short to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola flicks the ball across the goal. Robert Mcleod scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
36.30
Rafael Pirri makes a probing pass to Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo cuts inside the box! Alejandro Castillo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.40
Juan-Carlos Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Juan-Carlos Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. Robert Mcleod gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
47.26
Jose Javier Garrido brings the ball forward. With some swift thinking, Jose Javier Garrido plays the ball forward to Nicolas Cruz who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Nicolas Cruz provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Julian Ouindi. Excellent save.
49.06
Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Del Sol holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Del Sol tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
59.48
Jose Javier Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Ouindi who gathers it comfortably.
60.31
Angelo Coly breaks forward. Angelo Coly deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.45
Rafael Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
69.23
Guido Sbaglia passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Garrido tries a spectacular long range effort but Julian Ouindi is on top of it.
73.14
Frederico Martinez passes the ball forward to Pedro Guerrero. Pedro Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.49
Juan-Carlos Suarez catches Romero P. Gutierrez on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Suarez is warned by the referee! Romero P. Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.20
Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.20
Jose Javier Garrido threads the ball through to Pedro Guerrero. Pedro Guerrero makes a probing pass to Nicolas Cruz but he's offside!
78.26
Showing composure, Rafael Pirri picks a pass forward to Patricio Del Sol. Patricio Del Sol shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
79.35
Peter van den Broek flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Garrido controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Guerrero. Pedro Guerrero makes a probing pass between the defence to Patricio Andres. Patricio Andres looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
85.37
Mauricio Garcia flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Cruz who takes it down. Nicolas Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.44
Jean-Paul Abidallah knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Suarez. Juan-Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Erwin Kasmi collects the pass. Erwin Kasmi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
89.13
Peter van den Broek threads the ball through to Romero P. Gutierrez. Romero P. Gutierrez laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Guerrero. Pedro Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Cruz. Nicolas Cruz makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
24.7%
44.7%
30.6%

Scorers
Erwin Kasmi 8

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erwin Kasmi of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings