Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     Extremadura UDExtremadura UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Maurizio ZanuttaM. Zanutta70
G
1
G
61Victor LopezV. Lopez
Jose PastorJ. Pastor64
D
2
D
60Rodolfo RuizR. Ruiz
Leonardo GarridoL. Garrido61
D
3
D
55Hugo GutierrezH. Gutierrez
Guillermo SuarezG. Suarez59
D
4
D
55Juan-Carlos MendezJ. Mendez
Daniel FernandezD. Fernandez48
D
5
D
53Shaun WalshS. Walsh
Gabriel SaezG. Saez75
M
6
M
67Jose GuardiolaJ. Guardiola
Luis MoraL. Mora72
M
7
M
67Hugo MerinoH. Merino
Fernando RedondoF. Redondo72
M
8
M
64Leonardo MarcosL. Marcos
Arturo MartinezA. Martinez67
M
9
M
58Menno HouwingM. Houwing
Martin PastorM. Pastor63
A
10
A
67Matteo GiampàM. Giampà
Alberto VegaA. Vega53
A
captain11captain
A
55Jose Fortes RamirezJ. Ramirez
 
Albert MoralesA. Morales62
M
12
M
56Hugo FloresH. Flores
Ernesto NietoE. Nieto57
G
13
G
55Daniel AlmeidaD. Almeida
Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez52
G
14
M
53Ivan CanoI. Cano

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 7,994 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.


0.00
Extremadura UD start the match!
2.30
Fernando Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Vega who brings the ball under control. Alberto Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Pastor but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.04
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Marcos who takes it down. Leonardo Marcos advances with the ball. Leonardo Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.39
Jose Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Luis Mora controls it well on his chest. Luis Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Mendez.
12.16
Fernando Redondo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.38
Menno Houwing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurizio Zanutta who gathers it comfortably.
18.11
Luis Mora flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Vega collects the pass. Alberto Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.04
Hugo Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Merino who takes it down. Hugo Merino knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ramirez. Jose Fortes Ramirez shoots from long range but it is miles over!
22.42
Juan-Carlos Mendez catches Luis Mora on the ankles. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Mendez and warns him to calm down! Luis Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.48
Jose Pastor chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Mora. Luis Mora darts forward. Luis Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
28.25
Jose Pastor hits a low pass to Luis Mora. Luis Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vega. Shaun Walsh clumsily knocks into Alberto Vega. Penalty for Rayo Vallecano!!
28.25
The referee points to the spot..
29.58
Martin Pastor steps up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
34.09
Jose Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matteo Giampà. Matteo Giampà shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
51.22
Without breaking stride, Daniel Fernandez plays the ball forward to Gabriel Saez. Gabriel Saez flicks a high pass forward. Martin Pastor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
53.33
Fernando Redondo makes a probing pass to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Gutierrez.
54.55
Fernando Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Vega who takes it down. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Saez. Gabriel Saez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Victor Lopez manages to keep it out.
59.09
Gabriel Saez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Saez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.48
Leonardo Garrido breaks forward. Leonardo Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.12
Hugo Merino flicks a high ball forward to Matteo Giampà who takes it down. Matteo Giampà shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.59
Fernando Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Luis Mora who takes it down. Luis Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
79.32
Arturo Martinez sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Arturo Martinez darts forward. Arturo Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Extremadura UD
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73%
27%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%

Scorers
Gabriel Saez 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Saez of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Maurizio Zanutta (GK)
6
2.Jose Pastor (DEF)
7
3.Leonardo Garrido (DEF)
7
4.Guillermo Suarez (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Fernandez (DEF)
6
6.Gabriel Saez (MID)goal scored
9
7.Luis Mora (MID)
8
8.Fernando Redondo (MID)
7
9.Arturo Martinez (MID)
8
10.Martin Pastor (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Vega (ATT)
7
 
12.Albert Morales (MID)
0
13.Ernesto Nieto (GK)
0
14.Guillermo Ibanez (GK)
0

1.Victor Lopez (GK)
7
2.Rodolfo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4.Juan-Carlos Mendez (DEF)
5
5.Shaun Walsh (DEF)
6
6.Jose Guardiola (MID)
6
7.Hugo Merino (MID)
7
8.Leonardo Marcos (MID)
6
9.Menno Houwing (MID)
6
10.Matteo Giampà (ATT)
6
11.Jose Fortes Ramirez (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Flores (MID)
0
13.Daniel Almeida (GK)
0
14.Ivan Cano (MID)
0