Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by CallWave |
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 19,135 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the match!
2.54
1-0Samuel Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin knocks the ball forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
8.25
1-0Stan Beagrie comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Zubizarreta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Zubizarreta runs off the knock.
9.11
1-0Juan Guardiola darts forward. Juan Guardiola hits a low pass to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega shoots from 20 yards. Frederico Marquitos gets down and covers it.
10.09
Juan Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez runs straight at the defence! Gabriel Ibanez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Frederico Marquitos reads it well. Nice save!
15.15
1-0Gabriel Marquez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Marquez finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.21
1-0Phil Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Pires Viera but the linesman indicates offside!
26.44
Juan Guardiola catches Maryn Bourgois on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maryn Bourgois hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.19
Phil Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
42.52
Luis Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Van Der Schaaf. Davy Van Der Schaaf connects with a diving header. Jose Andres didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Luis Lopes clumsily knocks into Kaba Luccin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kaba Luccin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sevilla FC start the second half!
48.42
Juan Guardiola threads the ball through to Kaba Luccin. Kaba Luccin sees Phil Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Frederico Marquitos. Excellent save.
54.51
Jose Javier Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Juan Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Juan Guardiola makes a beautiful solo run. Juan Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.40
1-0Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Paulo Jesus replacing Maryn Bourgois and Eduardo Hidalgo replacing Eben Dugbatey .
69.15
Juan Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Samuel Vieira. Samuel Vieira hits a low pass to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Frederico Marquitos!
72.07
1-0Dario Arpinon hacks Samuel Vieira from behind! The referee calls over Dario Arpinon and warns him to calm down! Samuel Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.06
1-0Gabriel Marquez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Hidalgo. Eduardo Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.50
Davy Van Der Schaaf flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lopes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Lopes skips past Samuel Vieira! Luis Lopes rockets a shot on goal but Jose Andres is on top of it.
77.27
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Liam Gordon replacing Roberto Vega .
78.29
Kaba Luccin kicks a strong pass forward to Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin plays a one-two with Gabriel Ibanez and advances towards the goal... Nico Perrin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Frederico Marquitos!
79.05
Davy Van Der Schaaf decides to run forward with the ball. Davy Van Der Schaaf edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Davy Van Der Schaaf provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.53
Samuel Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Liam Gordon shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.33
Seeing Liam Gordon's attacking run, Nico Perrin quickly throws the ball into his path. Liam Gordon knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera whips in a cross ball towards Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
30.2%
42.9%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Marquitos of Sevilla FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Andres (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Vieira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Dominguez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Juan Guardiola (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Kaba Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nico Perrin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Phil Ball (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Ibanez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Stan Beagrie (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederico Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frederico Marquitos (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Gregorio Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Saidu A. Adeshina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Neuhaus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Luis Lopes (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Davy Van Der Schaaf (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Marquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dario Arpinon (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Eben Dugbatey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maryn Bourgois (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Wayne Hapgood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Paulo Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |