Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 8,805 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gabriel Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the match underway!
6.04
0-0Andres Ibanez makes an attacking run forward. Andres Ibanez plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Vidal and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andres Ibanez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.57
Albert Morales flicks a high pass forward to Martin Pastor who brings the ball under control. Martin Pastor tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
21.14
0-0David Veloso sees space and advances. David Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.19
Djimi Henrot passes the ball forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.15
Andres Ibanez threads a neat ball through to Jose Dominguez. Jose Dominguez plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Munoz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Dominguez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
32.13
0-0David Veloso hacks Julian Vidal from behind! The referee warns David Veloso to calm down! Julian Vidal stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.34
Alberto Vega clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Cano. Alberto Vega is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Cano stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.02
David Veloso sees Martin Pastor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
42.06
0-0Albert Morales makes a simple pass to David Veloso. David Veloso makes a great pass forward. Alberto Vega runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
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. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the second half underway!
48.12
0-1Andres Ibanez breaks forward. Andres Ibanez flicks a high pass forward to Julian Vidal who brings the ball under control. Julian Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.32
With intelligent imagination, Nigel Priestley laces a through ball forward to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
57.07
David Veloso takes a short throw-in bringing Albert Morales into play. Albert Morales makes a simple pass to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from distance but it flies wide!
59.39
Juan Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Vega. Alberto Vega controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Juan Gainza through on goal. Some good footwork from Juan Gainza provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.08
Albert Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor advances inside the box! Martin Pastor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.35
Andres Ibanez surges forward with the ball. Andres Ibanez puts a great ball through. Giuseppe Parlour races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
73.24
Andres Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Munoz controls it well on his chest. Hugo Munoz shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
79.49
Demetrio Tagliaferri kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Ibanez. Andres Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.13
Andres Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.00
David Veloso threads a neat ball through to Martin Pastor. Martin Pastor shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
20%
47.7%
32.3%
Scorers
| Juan Gainza 59 | Hugo Munoz 48 Alec Ferguson 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andres Ibanez of CD Badajoz |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Verges (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Pastor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Garrido (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nigel Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Juan Gainza (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Djimi Henrot (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Martin Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruby Mary (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Mora (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mauricio Hidalgo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Elena Menendez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Demetrio Tagliaferri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan-Carlos Cano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Aronica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giuseppe Parlour (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andres Ibanez (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Hugo Munoz (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Julian Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Dominguez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alec Ferguson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Paulo Rego (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Seifert (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guillermo Molina (MID) | 0 | |