Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 8,789 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the match underway!
2.48
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.45
0-0Helder Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Helder Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Gleisenstein who gathers it comfortably.
6.46
0-0Hugo Nunez knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Gutierrez. Luis Gutierrez threads the ball through to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ernesto Castro.
8.16
0-0Francisco Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Arias. Adolfo Arias makes a simple pass to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.30
1-0Victor Nieto passes the ball forward to Luis Gutierrez. Luis Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.19
Hugo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Marquez. Hugo Marquez knocks the ball forward to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.13
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
18.19
Miguel Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Martin Gleisenstein manages to gather it comfortably.
21.31
Miguel Marin chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Vidal. Carlos Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Nunez.
24.54
Jean-Louis Cazarelli makes a probing pass to Carlos Vidal. Carlos Vidal shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
28.08
Adolfo Arias knocks the ball forward to Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ernesto Castro had no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
39.27
Jean-Louis Cazarelli knocks the ball forward to Carlos Vidal. Carlos Vidal shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.44
Adolfo Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco heads the ball goalwards. Carlos Blanco scores for Villarreal CF!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Villarreal CF kick off the second half!
47.05
3-0Rodrigo Moutinho threads the ball through to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen threads the ball through to Carlos Vidal but he's offside!
57.07
Hugo Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.43
Francisco Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Arias. Adolfo Arias deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Caballero.
65.23
3-0Scott Hansen barges into Francisco Lorenzo. Scott Hansen is shown the yellow card! Francisco Lorenzo stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.43
Hugo Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.26
Hugo Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Gutierrez. Luis Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ernesto Castro is on top of it.
81.37
Luis Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.09
3-0Scott Hansen comes in with a late challenge on Victor Nieto. The referee calls over Scott Hansen and warns him to calm down! Victor Nieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.30
Luis Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Galadames. Arturo Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanco but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Gabriel Reyes kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Marin. Miguel Marin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen finds some space and shoots from distance. Martin Gleisenstein easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
30.3%
43.4%
26.3%
Scorers
| Carlos Blanco 9, 42 Arturo Galadames 28 |