Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 8,776 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Fernando Alvarez takes it forward alone. Fernando Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
4.10
0-0Miguel Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Caballero. Miguel Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Caballero runs off the knock.
6.41
Juan Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bould. Alfred Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
9.12
0-0Julian Serrano comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Marin. Julian Serrano is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Marin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.33
Patricio Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Caminero. Juan Caminero threads the ball through to Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.48
Julian Serrano passes the ball forward to Juan Caminero. Juan Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno goes all the way! Oscar Butragueno shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
24.56
Juan-Carlos Caballero threads the ball through to Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
27.05
0-1Miguel Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Marin. Jose Fortes Marin whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.51
Leonardo Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.43
Julian Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bould. Alfred Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.07
0-1Patricio Nunez brings the ball forward. Patricio Nunez passes the ball forward to Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor goes all the way! Pablo Pastor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Carlos Marquez manages to keep it out.
39.01
Alfred Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Juan-Carlos Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Juan-Carlos Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Carlos Marquez manages to gather it comfortably.
49.34
0-1Alfred Bould deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Pastor but he's offside!
55.05
Juan Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Rodriguez. Jose Javier Rodriguez threads the ball through to Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.55
Alfred Bould flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.11
0-1Alfredo Arias kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moritz Rösler who gathers it comfortably.
65.44
Alfred Bould controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.24
Alfredo Arias makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Del Sol.
69.02
Pedro Marcos threads the ball through to Alfred Bould. Alfred Bould knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.34
Fernando Alvarez brings the ball forward. Fernando Alvarez passes the ball forward to Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.27
Fernando Alvarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ortiz. Jose Fortes Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Moritz Rösler manages to keep it out.
81.25
0-2Oscar Butragueno comes in with a very late challenge on Fernando Alvarez. The referee motions to Oscar Butragueno to come over. It's a red card!! Fernando Alvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.41
Ivan Rubio threads the ball through to Alfredo Arias. Alfredo Arias decides to run forward with the ball. Alfredo Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Gomez. Alejandro Gomez heads the ball goalwards. Alejandro Gomez scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
89.28
Alfred Bould knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
11
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
22.6%
44%
33.3%
Scorers
| Jose Fortes Ortiz 27, 71 Alejandro Gomez 84 |