Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero55
G
1captain
G
61Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Enrique MoralesE. Morales57
D
2
D
67Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Andres LopezA. Lopez56
D
3
D
61Eduardo PastorE. Pastor
Guillermo PastorG. Pastor52
D
captain4
D
61Fernando MarinF. Marin
Eduardo MolinaE. Molina46
D
5
D
57Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante
Rafael BarkeroR. Barkero66
M
6
M
69Adolfo LopezA. Lopez
Jakob BackesJ. Backes62
M
7
M
65Fernando MendezF. Mendez
Mauricio CastroM. Castro55
M
8
M
57Claudio GainzaC. Gainza
Alfredo SantosA. Santos54
M
9
A
71Rafael MolinaR. Molina
Felipe FerrerF. Ferrer75
A
10
A
60Paul StrachanP. Strachan
Romero P. IzquierdoR. Izquierdo60
A
11
A
54Roberto RomeroR. Romero
 
Gabriel RodriguezG. Rodriguez58
A
12
G
56Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Roberto PirriR. Pirri52
M
13
D
55Antonio CalvoA. Calvo
Stephane ZanuttaS. Zanutta51
G
14
M
52Ricardo VilaR. Vila

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 9,223 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Aguilar.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the match underway!
3.33
Paul Strachan threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Mauricio Castro.
4.12
It's a corner kick which Adolfo Lopez takes quickly, playing the ball short to Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Claudio Gainza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
9.25
Fernando Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
20.39
Eduardo Pastor threads a neat ball through to Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.42
With imagination, Fernando Marin laces a weighted ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez shoots from distance. Good keeping from Pedro Barkero as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.57
Jakob Backes chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Santos. Alfredo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Barkero but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.59
Andres Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Santos. Alfredo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Castro. Mauricio Castro whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.07
Fernando Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.52
Rafael Molina makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
47.00
Guillermo Pastor threads a neat ball through to Jakob Backes. Jakob Backes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.14
Jakob Backes threads the ball through to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer plays a one-two with Romero P. Izquierdo and advances towards the goal... Felipe Ferrer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rafael Butragueno gets down and covers it.
61.48
Fernando Marin hits a low pass to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Mendez but he's offside!
63.53
Fernando Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.52
Eduardo Pastor passes the ball forward to Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero surges forward with the ball. Roberto Romero whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Molina. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Molina connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Pedro Barkero manages to gather it.
72.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Romero laces a through ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.56
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Roberto Pirri replacing Rafael Barkero .
84.06
Adolfo Lopez makes a simple pass to Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero shoots from long range but is denied by Pedro Barkero. Excellent save.
85.14
Fernando Marin flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Lopez who takes it down. Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Romero collects the pass. Roberto Romero shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.9%
65.1%
Play Area
25.4%
47.6%
27%

Scorers
Mauricio Castro 33
Roberto Romero 72, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Romero of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings