Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,681 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Deportivo Alaves and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.14
Felipe Nieto sees space and advances. Felipe Nieto sees space and advances. Felipe Nieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.54
Ernesto Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Prieto.
9.39
Gregorio Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Costa. Vasco Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vila. Martin Vila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.07
Jose Javier Gimenez advances with the ball. Jose Javier Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Ian Elliott. Ian Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head but Gaetano Gonzalez is on top of it.
20.37
Ernesto Gimenez threads the ball through to Martin Vila. Martin Vila passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.39
Jose Javier Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lozano.
24.32
Jose Javier Gimenez surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gaetano Gonzalez easily picks it out of the air!
28.28
Jose Javier Gimenez hacks Jose Javier Diez from behind! Jose Javier Gimenez is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Diez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.39
Carlos Ortiz makes a simple pass to Martin Vila. Martin Vila finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Rodolfo Campos.
33.18
Vasco Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko goes all the way! Jose Fortes Kiko rockets a shot on goal but somehow Rodolfo Campos manages to keep it out.
34.28
Eugenio Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Van Steenveldt. Bart Van Steenveldt knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Nieto.
42.07
Jose Javier Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Costa. Vasco Costa makes a probing pass to Martin Vila. Martin Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Mcinnes.
44.56
Ernesto Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Vila. Martin Vila is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
49.03
Jose Javier Diez makes a probing pass to Carlos Ortiz. Carlos Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vila. Martin Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Campos who gathers it comfortably.
53.24
Hugo Pardo takes it forward alone. Hugo Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Pardo!
59.45
Rodolfo Roman takes it forward alone. Rodolfo Roman makes a probing pass to Martin Vila. Martin Vila whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko flicks the ball with his head. Rodolfo Campos manages to gather it comfortably.
60.01
Rodolfo Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ortiz. Carlos Ortiz knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vila. Martin Vila heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.08
Bart Van Steenveldt decides to run forward with the ball. Bart Van Steenveldt finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
69.08
Ernesto Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vila. Martin Vila shoots from 20 yards but Rodolfo Campos is on top of it.
71.20
Ernesto Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vila. Martin Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Campos who gathers it comfortably.
72.23
Guillermo Blanco makes a simple pass to Bart Van Steenveldt. Bart Van Steenveldt kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.45
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
85.55
Rodolfo Roman makes a simple pass to Carlos Ortiz. Carlos Ortiz passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Mcinnes.
89.48
Daniel Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Martin. Ivan Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Vila of Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%