Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Riazor where Deportivo La Coruña play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 20,222 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Deportivo La Coruña and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar  Rey.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano start the match!
3.33
Frits Westerveld sees Wes Cutler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Cutler shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.34
Rodolfo Moya flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mcinnes who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Mey. Tony Mey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.48
Richard Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Wes Cutler collects the pass. Wes Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.15
With vision, Gregorio Iglesias plays the ball forward to Flavio Preite. Flavio Preite sees Fernando Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Aguilar cuts inside the box! Fernando Aguilar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.05
Martin Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Callum Cleland through on goal. Callum Cleland takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.30
Alex Greig threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Romero. Romero P. Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko skips past Edmundo Serrano! Eugenio Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow John Burley manages to keep it out.
22.43
Flavio Preite flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Kiko controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Kiko knocks the ball forward to Fernando Aguilar but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.44
Martin Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriel Del Sol didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.35
Frits Westerveld flicks a high pass forward to Callum Cleland who brings the ball under control. Callum Cleland lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gabriel Del Sol manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.51
Stephen Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar plays a one-two with Tony Mey and rushes in on goal... Fernando Aguilar shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from John Burley keeps it out!
33.08
Renzo Manfredini knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mey. Tony Mey shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
38.25
Rodolfo Moya passes the ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes. Stephen Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Mey. Tony Mey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Kiko but the linesman indicates offside!
39.43
Richard Elliott laces a weighted ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
40.15
Stephen Mcinnes sees Tony Mey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Mey shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
Alfredo Ferrer takes a short throw-in bringing Edmundo Serrano into play. Edmundo Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Elliott. Richard Elliott passes the ball forward to Wes Cutler. Wes Cutler shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo La Coruña appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña get the second half underway!
47.47
Stephen Mcinnes makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Mcinnes plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Aguilar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephen Mcinnes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.42
Flavio Preite flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Aguilar who brings the ball under control. Fernando Aguilar rushes past Edmundo Serrano! Fernando Aguilar shoots from just inside the box. John Burley gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
53.05
Flavio Preite flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Kiko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Kiko plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Aguilar and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Kiko shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Burley with no chance!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
57.32
Alex Greig flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Mcinnes who takes it down. Stephen Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.39
Alex Greig breaks forward. Alex Greig plays the ball forward to Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko edges inside the box! Eugenio Kiko muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but John Burley reads it well. Great keeping!
60.37
Deportivo La Coruña have made 2 substitutions with Harvey Eustace replacing Edmundo Serrano and Leonardo Montero replacing Jose Sanchez .
61.44
Alex Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Flavio Preite. Flavio Preite makes an attacking run forward. Flavio Preite knocks the ball forward to Tony Mey but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.46
Romero P. Romero threads a neat ball through to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.23
Richard Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Callum Cleland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Cleland shoots from 20 yards. Gabriel Del Sol gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
71.27
Richard Elliott passes the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Greig.
75.51
Richard Elliott threads the ball through to Francisco Marcos. Francisco Marcos passes the ball forward to Callum Cleland. Some good footwork from Callum Cleland provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.51
Deportivo La Coruña have made a substitution with Ezio Brambilla replacing Francisco Marcos .
78.54
Alex Greig brings the ball forward. With great vision, Alex Greig plays the ball forward to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.23
Leonardo Montero makes a probing pass to Ezio Brambilla. Ezio Brambilla shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Gabriel Del Sol had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo La Coruña!
90.00
Romero P. Romero threads a neat ball through to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
30%
41.2%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Kiko of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Gabriel Del Sol (GK)
7
2.Alex Greig (DEF)
7
3.Rodolfo Moya (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Iglesias (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Romero (MID)
6
6.Stephen Mcinnes (MID)
7
7.Flavio Preite (MID)
7
8.Renzo Manfredini (MID)
6
9.Fernando Aguilar (ATT)
8
10.Tony Mey (ATT)
6
11.Eugenio Kiko (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Billy Glass (ATT)
0
13.Alfredo Garrido (ATT)
0
14.Matt Hendry (DEF)
0