Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno61
G
captain1
G
65Oscar IzquierdoO. Izquierdo
Gabriel HierroG. Hierro67
D
2
D
66Ernesto AlvarezE. Alvarez
Eduardo PastorE. Pastor61
D
3
D
63Nicolas SanzN. Sanz
Fernando MarinF. Marin61
D
4captain
D
62Julian AlonsoJ. Alonso
Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante57
D
5
D
56David HankeD. Hanke
Adolfo LopezA. Lopez69
M
6
M
63Edmundo LozanoE. Lozano
Fernando MendezF. Mendez65
M
7
M
59Jose Javier MedinaJ. Medina
Claudio GainzaC. Gainza57
M
8
M
56Jose MedinaJ. Medina
Rafael MolinaR. Molina71
A
9
M
54Gaspar OliveiraG. Oliveira
Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero63
A
10
A
69Jose Javier HerreroJ. Herrero
Paul StrachanP. Strachan60
A
11
A
65Julian LozanoJ. Lozano
 
Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido56
G
12
A
60Francisco SanchezF. Sanchez
Antonio CalvoA. Calvo55
D
13
D
56Jose Fortes RedondoJ. Redondo
Roberto RomeroR. Romero54
A
14
G
55Luis MarcelinoL. Marcelino

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 8,605 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Hierro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid get the match underway!
3.27
Adolfo Lopez hits a low pass to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Oscar Izquierdo!
16.33
Gabriel Hierro sees Paul Strachan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.46
With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Lozano stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Marin.
20.08
Fernando Mendez barges into Jose Javier Medina. The referee brings Fernando Mendez to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Medina runs off the knock.
21.38
Adolfo Lopez threads the ball through to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.22
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.56
Fernando Mendez passes the ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.25
Gabriel Hierro flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mendez who takes it down. Fernando Mendez surges forward with the ball. Fernando Mendez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Julian Alonso.
42.34
Fernando Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Molina who takes it down. Rafael Molina shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Oscar Izquierdo manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
Adolfo Lopez catches Julian Alonso on the ankles. The referee warns Adolfo Lopez to calm down! Julian Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off the second half!
47.26
Gaspar Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Herrero controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Gainza.
48.36
Fernando Mendez makes a probing pass to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but Oscar Izquierdo reads it well. Quality keeping!
49.42
Gabriel Hierro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Ernesto Alvarez is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
60.38
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Luis Marcelino replacing Julian Lozano and Jose Fortes Redondo replacing Jose Medina .
66.33
Jose Fortes Redondo passes the ball forward to Luis Marcelino. Luis Marcelino runs straight at the defence! Luis Marcelino takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.30
Julian Alonso clumsily knocks into Rafael Molina. Julian Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Molina runs off the knock.
72.08
Adolfo Lopez makes a simple pass to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.19
Adolfo Lopez threads the ball through to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
77.01
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Francisco Sanchez replacing Gaspar Oliveira .
78.09
Eduardo Pastor takes a short throw-in bringing Fernando Mendez into play. Fernando Mendez plays the ball forward to Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina but the linesman indicates offside!
79.43
Nicolas Sanz hits a low pass to Jose Javier Medina. Jose Javier Medina flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Herrero controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Herrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.20
Adolfo Lopez threads a neat ball through to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

Real Valladolid
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.9%
42.1%
Play Area
23.7%
44.7%
31.6%

Scorers
Jose Javier Herrero 79

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

Match Ratings