Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
3.57
Roberto Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Moritz Rösler easily smothers it.
12.38
Alfred Bould makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.57
Jose Javier Rodriguez catches Ricardo Guardiola on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Javier Rodriguez and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.57
Gavin Johnstone passes the ball forward to Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.10
Alfred Bould decides to run forward with the ball. Alfred Bould goes all the way! Alfred Bould shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.58
Ricardo Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone sees space and advances. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.37
Adolfo Cano surges forward with the ball. Adolfo Cano whips in a cross ball towards Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
36.28
Juan-Carlos Caballero makes a beautiful solo run. Juan-Carlos Caballero shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
39.07
Patricio Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bould. Alfred Bould makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.17
Gavin Johnstone threads the ball through to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
Juan Caminero passes the ball forward to Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor shoots from 25 yards but Pablo Martinez is on top of it.
51.53
Juan Del Sol makes a simple pass to Juan Caminero. Juan Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno goes all the way! Oscar Butragueno shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.15
Alfred Bould makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Guardiola.
54.38
Oscar Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Gutierrez. The referee calls over Oscar Butragueno and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Gutierrez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.32
Jose Soto passes the ball forward to Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.19
Juan-Carlos Caballero passes the ball forward to Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Pablo Martinez manages to gather it comfortably.
67.17
Gavin Johnstone takes it forward alone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Ricardo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cruz. Jose Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.23
Jose Javier Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.49
Jose Soto flicks the ball to his team mate, Amedeo Fontana. Amedeo Fontana whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero flicks the ball with his head. Moritz Rösler easily picks it out of the air!
83.08
Juan Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Bould. Alfred Bould passes the ball forward to Oscar Butragueno. Oscar Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Pastor. Pablo Pastor directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Bould of Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
33.3%
46.7%
20%