Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Eibar. A crowd of 8,878 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Alvarez.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano start the match!
2.23
Felipe Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Aguilar collects the pass. Rodolfo Aguilar makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Hannes Welter. Hannes Welter takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Eibar!
6.06
Edmundo Vidal threads the ball through to Hannes Welter. Hannes Welter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.59
Steven Dichio sees Hannes Welter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Welter plays a one-two with Rodolfo Aguilar and rushes in on goal... Hannes Welter tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Oscar Pena.
14.48
Edmundo Vidal threads the ball through to Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar advances inside the box! Rodolfo Aguilar comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.52
Mauricio Herrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Carcedo. Miguel Carcedo plays the ball forward to Ivan Blanco. Ivan Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortega but the linesman indicates offside!
18.52
Olaf Lambers chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Carcedo. Miguel Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega threads the ball through into the box. Edmundo Gomez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.18
Jose Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Blanco who takes it down. Ivan Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.40
Steven Dichio threads the ball through to Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Hannes Welter. Hannes Welter makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hannes Welter!
34.42
Duarte Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Steven Dichio. Steven Dichio threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar threads the ball through into the box. Hannes Welter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Fernando Marcelino manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.46
Mauricio Herrera hoofs the ball up the pitch. Julian Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.17
Patricio Vila flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Vidal makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Vidal shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Fernando Marcelino!
45.00
Edmundo Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Aguilar. Rodolfo Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Eibar also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Eibar get the second half underway!
47.50
Miguel Carcedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.55
Edmundo Vidal threads a neat ball through to Hannes Welter. Hannes Welter plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Aguilar and advances towards the goal... Hannes Welter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the German!
51.24
Fernando Marcos threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
54.07
Roberto Suarez sees Hannes Welter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hannes Welter shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
60.08
Eibar have made a substitution with Juan Guerrero replacing Roberto Suarez .
65.55
Felipe Alonso flicks a high ball forward to Rodolfo Aguilar who takes it down. Rodolfo Aguilar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Fernando Marcelino reads it well. Excellent keeping!
69.52
Steven Dichio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Welter. Hannes Welter rushes past Mauricio Herrera! Hannes Welter muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Eibar!
78.32
Jose Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
79.23
Felipe Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Alonso knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hannes Welter is offside!
83.31
Jose Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
84.37
Jose Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Blanco who takes it down. Ivan Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.25
Olaf Lambers threads the ball through to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Ortega but he's offside!
90.00
Fernando Marcos flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Blanco who brings the ball under control. Ivan Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.8%
44.6%
24.6%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Welter of Eibar

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Mauricio Herrera (DEF)
6
3.Oscar Pena (DEF)
6
4.Olaf Lambers (DEF)
6
5.Fernando Marcos (MID)
6
6.Miguel Carcedo (MID)
6
7.Jose Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Alejandro Cano (MID)
6
9.Julian Ortega (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Blanco (ATT)
6
11.Edmundo Gomez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Florian Weigel (GK)
0
13.Ivan Castillo (DEF)
0
14.Alejandro Duran (DEF)
0

1.Manfa Eyraud (GK)
6
2.Duarte Teixeira (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Herrero (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Morales (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Vila (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Suarez (MID)
6
7.Steven Dichio (MID)
6
8.Felipe Alonso (MID)
6
9.Edmundo Vidal (MID)
6
10.Rodolfo Aguilar (ATT)
7
11.Hannes Welter (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ivan Zamora (GK)
0
13.Ernesto Morales (ATT)
0
14.Juan Guerrero (MID)
6