Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 9,029 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo  Sanchez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
9.38
Roberto Gutierrez hacks Guillermo Delgado from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.37
Alejandro Duran hacks Leonardo Marquitos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Marquitos runs off the knock.
10.37
Free kick to Celta Vigo just outside the area...
11.11
Roberto Gutierrez slowly runs up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
18.08
Jose Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Julian Ortega who takes it down. Julian Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Fuentes.
20.31
With a delightful solo run, Daniel Navarro stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel Navarro plays a scrappy one-two with Leonardo Marquitos and advances towards the goal... Daniel Navarro takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.10
Mauricio Herrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marin. Ricardo Marin decides to run forward with the ball. Ricardo Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Blanco. Some good footwork from Ivan Blanco provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rayo Vallecano are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.00
Jose Vazquez passes the ball forward to Ivan Blanco. Ivan Blanco shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Kieron Formon.
26.33
Juan Vila passes the ball forward to Leonardo Marquitos. Leonardo Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Barkero. Some good footwork from Ernesto Barkero provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
33.51
Leonardo Marquitos catches Mauricio Herrera on the ankles. Leonardo Marquitos is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.47
Mauricio Herrera kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez darts forward. Jose Vazquez shoots from outside the area but Kieron Formon is on top of it.
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. Celta Vigo have changed their lineup with Gabriel Ramirez replacing Leonardo Marquitos. The Rayo Vallecano players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo kick off!
47.14
Jose Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ortega collects the pass. Julian Ortega cuts inside the box! Julian Ortega strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.57
Jose Fortes Pichichi threads the ball through to Ernesto Barkero. Ernesto Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.36
Mauricio Herrera knocks the ball forward to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Blanco. Ivan Blanco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
60.32
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Alejandro Iglesias replacing Ernesto Barkero .
67.54
Francisco Cabrera threads the ball through to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Pena.
75.17
Alejandro Duran makes a strong solo run forward. Alejandro Duran kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado shoots from 25 yards but Kieron Formon is on top of it.
77.06
Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Juan Garcia replacing Kieron Formon .
87.07
Jose Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega makes a great pass forward. Guillermo Delgado runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.42
Daniel Navarro surges forward with the ball. Daniel Navarro skips past Mauricio Herrera! Daniel Navarro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Navarro of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings