Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero56
G
1captain
G
61Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Marcos FarinosM. Farinos66
D
2
D
68Gabriel HierroG. Hierro
Enrique DiezE. Diez59
D
3
D
62Eduardo PastorE. Pastor
Andres LopezA. Lopez57
D
captain4
D
61Fernando MarinF. Marin
Enrique MoralesE. Morales57
D
5
D
59Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante
Rafael BarkeroR. Barkero66
M
6
M
71Adolfo LopezA. Lopez
Mauricio CastroM. Castro56
M
7
M
58Claudio GainzaC. Gainza
Alfredo SantosA. Santos54
M
8
M
53Ricardo VilaR. Vila
Roberto PirriR. Pirri52
M
9
A
72Rafael MolinaR. Molina
Felipe FerrerF. Ferrer76
A
10
A
63Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero
Romero P. IzquierdoR. Izquierdo60
A
11
A
61Paul StrachanP. Strachan
 
Gabriel RodriguezG. Rodriguez59
A
12
G
56Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido
Stephane ZanuttaS. Zanutta52
G
13
D
55Antonio CalvoA. Calvo
Guillermo PastorG. Pastor52
D
14
A
54Roberto RomeroR. Romero

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 9,230 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 Juan Medina.


0.00
Racing Ferrol kick off!
3.21
Andres Lopez makes a simple pass to Roberto Pirri. With a delightful solo run, Roberto Pirri stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Pirri advances inside the box! Roberto Pirri muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.38
Daniel Caballero makes a simple pass to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.19
Marcos Farinos surges forward with the ball. Marcos Farinos sees Felipe Ferrer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Ferrer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
20.01
Mauricio Castro threads a neat ball through to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.20
Eduardo Pastor flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez makes a probing pass to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Farinos.
26.16
Rafael Barkero makes a probing pass to Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo shoots from 25 yards. Rafael Butragueno gets down and covers it.
30.23
Mauricio Castro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer skips past Claudio Gainza! Felipe Ferrer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Mark Davanzante steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
34.33
Daniel Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Molina collects the pass. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.38
Showing composure, Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Lopez.
38.58
Claudio Gainza threads the ball through to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila edges inside the box! Ricardo Vila tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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 kick off and get the second half underway!
51.54
Claudio Gainza receives the ball from a throw-in from Ricardo Vila. Claudio Gainza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Claudio Gainza lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.52
Fernando Marin flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Gainza. Claudio Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rafael Barkero.
57.24
Fernando Marin threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila plays the ball forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez beats his man to it with a header. Pedro Barkero didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.27
Roberto Pirri threads a neat ball through to Felipe Ferrer. Felipe Ferrer shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
61.51
Daniel Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
66.20
Claudio Gainza takes it forward alone. Claudio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Gainza plays the ball forward to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila laces a through ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.21
Racing Ferrol are dictating the run of play here today.
75.07
Eduardo Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Gainza who takes it down. Claudio Gainza sees Daniel Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Caballero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.12
With great vision, Ricardo Vila plays the ball forward to Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro Barkero.
78.14
It's a corner kick which Adolfo Lopez takes quickly, playing the ball short to Fernando Marin. Fernando Marin tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
79.09
Claudio Gainza catches Enrique Diez on the ankles. The referee calls over Claudio Gainza and shows him a yellow card! Enrique Diez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.08
Enrique Diez makes a simple pass to Rafael Barkero. Rafael Barkero makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Barkero shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
83.05
Rafael Barkero sees Alfredo Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Santos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romero P. Izquierdo. Romero P. Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pirri. Roberto Pirri is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
84.37
Fernando Marin knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez passes the ball forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Caballero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.8%
63.2%
Play Area
28.9%
46.1%
25%

Scorers
Romero P. Izquierdo 20
Ricardo Vila 39
Paul Strachan 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Vila of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings