Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez55
G
1
G
55Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero
Felipe HernandezF. Hernandez77
D
2
D
57Enrique MoralesE. Morales
Guillermo CortesG. Cortes71
D
3
D
56Andres LopezA. Lopez
Alfredo GentoA. Gento66
D
4captain
D
52Guillermo PastorG. Pastor
Olaf WijkerO. Wijker69
M
5
D
46Eduardo MolinaE. Molina
Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno61
M
6
M
66Rafael BarkeroR. Barkero
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno55
M
7
M
62Jakob BackesJ. Backes
Felipe RomeroF. Romero51
M
8
M
55Mauricio CastroM. Castro
Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano76
A
9
M
54Alfredo SantosA. Santos
Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero75
A
captain10
A
75Felipe FerrerF. Ferrer
Rafael GarciaR. Garcia53
A
11
A
60Romero P. IzquierdoR. Izquierdo
 
Francisco MerinoF. Merino64
D
12
A
58Gabriel RodriguezG. Rodriguez
Mervin MilburnM. Milburn63
D
13
M
52Roberto PirriR. Pirri
David RamosD. Ramos56
D
14
G
51Stephane ZanuttaS. Zanutta

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,996 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo Hierro.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the match underway!
10.54
Felipe Hernandez makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Hernandez shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
14.59
Edmundo Moreno hacks Mauricio Castro from behind! The referee warns Edmundo Moreno to calm down! Mauricio Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.34
Felipe Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Gento. Alfredo Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
16.21
With imagination, Andres Lopez picks a pass forward to Alfredo Santos. With imagination, Alfredo Santos laces a weighted ball forward to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Cortes.
20.50
Jakob Backes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo sees Felipe Ferrer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Ferrer comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.25
Edmundo Moreno hits a low pass to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Romero but the linesman indicates offside!
30.29
Mauricio Serrano chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro Barkero.
31.17
Corner kick to Real Zaragoza. Felipe Romero plays it short to Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker flicks the ball across the goal. Andres Lopez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.14
Pablo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Serrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
34.56
Rafael Barkero sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Barkero shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
39.46
Guillermo Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Garcia collects the pass. Rafael Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Moreno controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Guerrero but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the second half underway!
47.45
With some swift thinking, Felipe Hernandez plays the ball forward to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Guerrero but he's offside!
49.08
Romero P. Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer makes a great pass forward. Romero P. Izquierdo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.20
With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Castro stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Castro runs straight at the defence! Mauricio Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Guillermo Cortes's outstretched leg.
60.11
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .
61.20
Romero P. Izquierdo barges into Alfredo Gento. The referee brings Romero P. Izquierdo to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Gento runs off the knock.
63.45
Mauricio Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Garcia collects the pass. Rafael Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
66.42
Andres Lopez catches Mauricio Serrano on the ankles. Andres Lopez is given a warning by the referee! Mauricio Serrano runs off the knock.
72.23
Felipe Hernandez makes a probing pass to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno sees Albert Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Guerrero plays a one-two with Olaf Wijker and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Albert Guerrero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
73.45
Pablo Moreno knocks the ball forward to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero threads the ball through into the box. Some superb footwork from Mauricio Serrano provides some space. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.17
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Roberto Pirri replacing Rafael Barkero .
78.26
Andres Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Ferrer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.15
Andres Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Castro controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Castro hits a low pass to Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.23
Francisco Merino passes the ball forward to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Garcia advances inside the box! Rafael Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Pedro Barkero is on top of it.
90.00
Francisco Merino flicks a high pass forward. Olaf Wijker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olaf Wijker knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Rayo Vallecano
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.9%
42.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Mauricio Serrano 73
Felipe Ferrer 20, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Ferrer of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings