Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     NumanciaNumancia
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Bruno SantosB. Santos74
G
captain1
G
69Tiago TeixeiraT. Teixeira
Juan GuardiolaJ. Guardiola65
D
2
D
75Eduardo SanchezE. Sanchez
Jose Javier DominguezJ. Dominguez68
D
3
D
68Kanga DimyK. Dimy
Geoffroy BoudareneG. Boudarene66
D
4
D
63Jamie ScalesJ. Scales
Enrique PichichiE. Pichichi73
M
5
D
62Craig InglisC. Inglis
Phil BallP. Ball75
M
6
M
73Ernesto NietoE. Nieto
Roberto VegaR. Vega70
M
7
M
72Trevor LawrenceT. Lawrence
Rafael RomanR. Roman72
M
8captain
A
73Felipe HidalgoF. Hidalgo
Gabriel IbanezG. Ibanez70
A
9
A
67Nils KuzorraN. Kuzorra
Stan BeagrieS. Beagrie74
A
10
A
64Luis RibeiroL. Ribeiro
Antonio CruzA. Cruz60
A
11
A
51Eduardo PerezE. Perez
 
Jose AndresJ. Andres70
G
12
M
68David MangoneD. Mangone
Liam GordonL. Gordon69
M
13
M
65Harvey IniaH. Inia
Pascal Van Der WoerdtP. Van Der Woerdt69
A
14
G
65Fernando LimaF. Lima

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Numancia in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
3.33
Trevor Lawrence passes the ball forward to Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.16
Phil Ball knocks the ball forward to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.14
Roberto Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Roman. Rafael Roman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Trevor Lawrence.
9.24
Trevor Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Ribeiro. Luis Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Bruno Santos. Excellent save.
14.13
Rafael Roman makes a probing pass to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Vega!
18.02
Kanga Dimy hits a low pass to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Bruno Santos.
19.54
Luis Ribeiro takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Stan Beagrie reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.01
Ernesto Nieto threads a neat ball through to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence makes a probing pass to Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Perez. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Perez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Bruno Santos punches it away to safety.
27.33
Craig Inglis flicks the ball to his team mate, Kanga Dimy. Kanga Dimy makes a simple pass to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
30.01
Jose Javier Dominguez threads the ball through to Antonio Cruz. Antonio Cruz makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Cruz shoots from 20 yards but Tiago Teixeira reads it well. Good save!
32.43
Trevor Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Roman. Trevor Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Rafael Roman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.18
Roberto Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Roman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kanga Dimy barges into Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.52
Eduardo Sanchez passes the ball forward to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence darts forward. Trevor Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Guardiola.
38.24
With imagination, Craig Inglis plays the ball forward to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo connects with a diving header. Bruno Santos gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
42.35
Jose Javier Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward. Stan Beagrie controls it well on his chest. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Cruz. Eduardo Sanchez catches Antonio Cruz on the ankles. Antonio Cruz appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
44.29
Rafael Roman threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez rushes past Jamie Scales! Gabriel Ibanez shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but Eduardo Sanchez is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Numancia kick off the second half!
48.39
Phil Ball makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Ball whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Tiago Teixeira.
49.00
Corner kick to Rayo Vallecano. Enrique Pichichi chips it to the near post. Antonio Cruz takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.35
Ernesto Nieto hits a low pass to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence plays a one-two with Ernesto Nieto and advances towards the goal... Trevor Lawrence looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Bruno Santos gets down and covers it.
57.55
Jamie Scales brings the ball forward. Jamie Scales knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Perez. Eduardo Perez shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.19
Geoffroy Boudarene passes the ball forward to Phil Ball. Phil Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Cruz. Antonio Cruz shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Tiago Teixeira manages to gather it effortlessly.
60.27
Trevor Lawrence clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Dominguez. Trevor Lawrence is given a warning by the referee! Jose Javier Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.33
Enrique Pichichi hacks Ernesto Nieto from behind! Enrique Pichichi is warned by the referee! Ernesto Nieto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Guardiola plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Dominguez. Jose Javier Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Sanchez.
77.00
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Liam Gordon replacing Rafael Roman .
79.29
Geoffroy Boudarene chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Gordon. Liam Gordon makes a probing pass to Antonio Cruz. Antonio Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.07
Jose Javier Dominguez passes the ball forward to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega hits a low pass to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tiago Teixeira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
83.31
Ernesto Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Lawrence collects the pass. Trevor Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Perez. Eduardo Perez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Bruno Santos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.29
Geoffroy Boudarene sees Antonio Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Numancia
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
24.7%
42.9%
32.5%

Scorers
Roberto Vega 14
Eduardo Perez 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Vega of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Santos (GK)
8
2.Juan Guardiola (DEF)
6
3.Jose Javier Dominguez (DEF)
7
4.Geoffroy Boudarene (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Pichichi (MID)
6
6.Phil Ball (MID)
7
7.Roberto Vega (MID)goal scored
9
8.Rafael Roman (MID)
6
9.Gabriel Ibanez (ATT)
7
10.Stan Beagrie (ATT)
8
11.Antonio Cruz (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Andres (GK)
0
13.Liam Gordon (MID)
6
14.Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT)
0

1.Tiago Teixeira (GK)
8
2.Eduardo Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Kanga Dimy (DEF)
6
4.Jamie Scales (DEF)
6
5.Craig Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Ernesto Nieto (MID)
7
7.Trevor Lawrence (MID)yellow card
8
8.Felipe Hidalgo (ATT)
6
9.Nils Kuzorra (ATT)
6
10.Luis Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Perez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Mangone (MID)
0
13.Harvey Inia (MID)
0
14.Fernando Lima (GK)
0