Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,575 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Cano.


0.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the first half underway!
3.36
Andres Lopez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andres Lopez sees Alfredo Santos just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
6.54
Jakob Backes hacks Callum Naysmith from behind! The referee warns Jakob Backes to calm down! Callum Naysmith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.38
Aaron Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio José Mari controls it well on his chest. Eugenio José Mari edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eugenio José Mari provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.42
Mauricio Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
26.15
Jakob Backes decides to run forward with the ball. Jakob Backes knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Romero P. Kiko keeps it out!
27.32
Miguel Pena hits a low pass to Graziano Sussi. Graziano Sussi shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.55
Callum Naysmith threads the ball through to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari plays a one-two with Callum Naysmith and rushes in on goal... Eugenio José Mari side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
32.22
Jose Javier Soto threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pena. Miguel Pena flicks a high ball forward to Andres Segarra who takes it down. Andres Segarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.12
Miguel Pena flicks a high ball forward to Graziano Sussi who takes it down. Graziano Sussi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Pedro Barkero manages to gather it.
34.54
Jose Javier Soto makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Soto plays a quick one-two with Graziano Sussi and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Soto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.11
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.55
Aaron Kasper lofts the ball long. Eugenio José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Barkero smothers 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. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportivo Alaves players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off the second half!
51.48
Jakob Backes threads a neat ball through to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Backes but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.43
Deportivo Alaves have made a substitution with Juan Castillo replacing Miguel Pena and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
67.16
Jose Javier Soto threads a neat ball through to Graziano Sussi. With great vision, Graziano Sussi picks a pass forward to Andres Segarra. Andres Segarra finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pedro Barkero manages to gather it.
71.24
Edmundo Zamora makes a simple pass to Gavin Mcinnes. Gavin Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Naysmith. Callum Naysmith heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.24
Jakob Backes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Castro. Mauricio Castro shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
89.57
Graziano Sussi barges into Mauricio Castro. The referee brings Graziano Sussi to one side and gives him a warning! Mauricio Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Andres Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Barkero. Without breaking stride, Rafael Barkero plays the ball forward to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Romero P. Izquierdo through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Romero P. Izquierdo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romero P. Izquierdo!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Izquierdo of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings