Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno61
G
captain1captain
G
79Romero P. KikoR. Kiko
Gabriel HierroG. Hierro67
D
2
D
64Nicolas PrietoN. Prieto
Eduardo PastorE. Pastor61
D
3
D
64Jose Javier SotoJ. Soto
Fernando MarinF. Marin61
D
4
D
64Aaron KasperA. Kasper
Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante57
D
5
D
61Edmundo ZamoraE. Zamora
Adolfo LopezA. Lopez69
M
6
M
67Miguel PenaM. Pena
Fernando MendezF. Mendez65
M
7
M
65Graziano SussiG. Sussi
Claudio GainzaC. Gainza57
M
8
M
63Callum NaysmithC. Naysmith
Rafael MolinaR. Molina71
A
9
A
69Andres SegarraA. Segarra
Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero63
A
10
A
68Eugenio José MariE. José Mari
Paul StrachanP. Strachan60
A
11
A
59Gavin McinnesG. Mcinnes
 
Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido56
G
12
M
60Roberto FloresR. Flores
Antonio CalvoA. Calvo55
D
13
M
59Mauricio LorenzoM. Lorenzo
Roberto RomeroR. Romero54
A
14
M
59Juan CastilloJ. Castillo

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,842 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Ferrol and Deportivo Alaves are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Marin.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves get the match underway!
2.19
Fernando Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Graziano Sussi. The referee warns Fernando Mendez to calm down! Graziano Sussi runs off the knock.
3.55
Fernando Marin hits a low pass to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez passes the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina makes a deft header. Romero P. Kiko comfortably picks it out of the air!
4.39
Adolfo Lopez sees space and advances. Adolfo Lopez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Romero P. Kiko!
6.40
Eduardo Pastor sees Fernando Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Mendez brings the ball forward. Fernando Mendez threads the ball through to Rafael Molina but he's offside!
10.47
Adolfo Lopez hits a low pass to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Romero P. Kiko. What a save!
12.14
Claudio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Caballero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Caballero shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.10
Fernando Mendez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Strachan and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Soto barges into Daniel Caballero. Penalty not given!!
20.52
Daniel Caballero flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Molina who brings the ball under control. Rafael Molina shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.37
Nicolas Prieto threads the ball through to Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Butragueno manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.04
Adolfo Lopez barges into Callum Naysmith. Adolfo Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Callum Naysmith runs off the knock.
32.21
Jose Javier Soto sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Soto tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
36.24
Jose Javier Soto breaks forward. Jose Javier Soto threads the ball through to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
38.47
Nicolas Prieto decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi edges inside the box! Graziano Sussi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Rafael Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
39.50
Aaron Kasper makes a simple pass to Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo Alaves players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Racing Ferrol start the second half!
47.15
Fernando Mendez threads a neat ball through to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.13
Edmundo Zamora knocks the ball forward to Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena sees space and advances. Miguel Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rafael Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
53.46
Fernando Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Romero P. Kiko manages to gather it effortlessly.
54.43
Edmundo Zamora receives the ball from a throw-in from Nicolas Prieto. Edmundo Zamora sees Eugenio José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio José Mari knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rafael Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
55.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Graziano Sussi plays the ball forward to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.15
Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Claudio Gainza. Showing composure, Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Kasper.
59.50
Fernando Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.35
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Juan Castillo replacing Miguel Pena and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.42
Graziano Sussi threads a neat ball through to Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari flicks the ball with his head. Rafael Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
63.07
Fernando Marin hits a low pass to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez shoots from distance. Solid save from Romero P. Kiko.
65.05
Claudio Gainza barges into Graziano Sussi. The referee calls over Claudio Gainza and warns him to calm down! Graziano Sussi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.15
Graziano Sussi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo plays a scrappy one-two with Gavin Mcinnes and advances towards the goal... Juan Castillo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rafael Butragueno manages to gather it easily.
72.26
Gabriel Hierro receives the ball from a throw-in from Eduardo Pastor. Gabriel Hierro plays the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Soto.
73.35
Aaron Kasper threads the ball through to Juan Castillo. Juan Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
77.21
Fernando Marin sees space and advances. Fernando Marin makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Marin whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.21
Eduardo Pastor makes a simple pass to Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza passes the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Romero P. Kiko. What a save!
83.33
Paul Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Prieto. The referee calls over Paul Strachan and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Prieto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.49
Fernando Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Paul Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aaron Kasper.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

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

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
24.7%
46.1%
29.2%

Scorers
Daniel Caballero 12
Fernando Mendez 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Mendez of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings