Match Report


Real ValladolidReal Valladolid     Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol
Computer Player Computer Player Dave Townsend Dave Townsend
Rodolfo Di MeglioR. Di Meglio67
G
1
G
84Antonio NietoA. Nieto
Rafael GonzalezR. Gonzalez72
D
2
D
67Manuel MendesM. Mendes
Gianni CorreaG. Correa65
D
3
D
64Daniele ByrneD. Byrne
Benedetto GelsiB. Gelsi65
D
4captain
D
69Felipe CrespoF. Crespo
Francisco GimenezF. Gimenez64
D
5
D
44Brendan BrightonB. Brighton
Ricardo GentoR. Gento68
M
6
M
70Ivan BazzaniI. Bazzani
Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor64
M
captain7
M
69Pedro AlvesP. Alves
Alec DavidsonA. Davidson62
M
8
M
76Victor DuranV. Duran
Luis CarvalhoL. Carvalho79
A
9
A
72Franco GalloF. Gallo
Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez71
A
10
A
72Oluwashegun IkpebaO. Ikpeba
Daniel PowellD. Powell69
A
11
A
27Antonio MolinaA. Molina
 
Nicolas SaezN. Saez62
G
12
A
69Benoit BiancoB. Bianco
Marcos SegarraM. Segarra59
G
13
D
51Adam AdamsA. Adams
Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez59
M
14
A
33Jose CastroJ. Castro

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 19,680 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Valladolid and Racing Ferrol are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Correa.


0.00
Racing Ferrol kick off!
3.42
Francisco Gimenez makes a high pass forward. Alec Davidson shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alec Davidson makes a high pass forward. Jose Javier Menendez shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from outside the area but Antonio Nieto is on top of his game. Good keeping!
4.42
Pedro Alves makes a simple pass to Oluwashegun Ikpeba. Oluwashegun Ikpeba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Molina but he's offside!
6.56
Alec Davidson threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Antonio Nieto.
8.04
It's a corner kick. Luis Carvalho kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Daniele Byrne gets to the ball and clears it up field.
15.23
Manuel Mendes hits it upfield. Franco Gallo shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.17
Alec Davidson sees a break and surges forward. Alec Davidson shoots from distance but it is miles over!
18.15
Victor Duran barges into Ricardo Gento. Victor Duran is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.47
Felipe Crespo knocks the ball forward to Pedro Alves. Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Alves plays the ball forward to Oluwashegun Ikpeba. Oluwashegun Ikpeba shoots from distance but somehow Rodolfo Di Meglio manages to keep it out.
28.34
Victor Duran catches Ricardo Gento on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Duran and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.07
Gianni Correa passes the ball forward to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento passes the ball forward to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniele Byrne.
33.03
Benedetto Gelsi threads the ball through to Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ricardo Gento finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.41
Ricardo Gento makes a simple pass to Luis Carvalho. Luis Carvalho plays a one-two with Jose Javier Menendez and rushes in on goal... Luis Carvalho strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.15
Pedro Alves comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Pastor. The referee brings Pedro Alves to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.27
Ricardo Gento knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
44.26
Alec Davidson flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Nieto who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Benedetto Gelsi darts forward. Benedetto Gelsi flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Menendez but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol have changed their lineup with Benoit Bianco replacing Oluwashegun Ikpeba.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Valladolid kicking off!
54.12
Ivan Bazzani catches Alec Davidson on the ankles. Ivan Bazzani is shown the yellow card! Alec Davidson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.31
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Saez replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Marcos Segarra replacing Alec Davidson .
65.53
Brendan Brighton brings the ball forward. Brendan Brighton makes an attacking run forward. Brendan Brighton plays a one-two with Antonio Molina and advances towards the goal... Brendan Brighton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.04
Victor Duran flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Molina tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
69.03
Benoit Bianco catches Nicolas Saez on the ankles. The referee brings Benoit Bianco to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Saez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.26
Ivan Bazzani makes a probing pass to Antonio Molina. Antonio Molina passes the ball forward to Benoit Bianco. Benoit Bianco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Rodolfo Di Meglio is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.12
Ivan Bazzani kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Molina. Antonio Molina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Saez.
79.48
Victor Duran controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benoit Bianco. Benoit Bianco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Gimenez.
81.17
Jose Javier Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.11
Felipe Crespo sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Crespo makes a probing pass to Benoit Bianco. Benoit Bianco finds some space and shoots from distance but Rodolfo Di Meglio is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Valladolid

Racing Ferrol
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
27.4%
48.8%
23.8%

Scorers
Luis Carvalho 36
Benoit Bianco 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Carvalho of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Rodolfo Di Meglio (GK)
7
2.Rafael Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3.Gianni Correa (DEF)
6
4.Benedetto Gelsi (DEF)
7
5.Francisco Gimenez (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Gento (MID)
7
7.Jose Javier Pastor (MID)
6
8.Alec Davidson (MID)
7
9.Luis Carvalho (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Jose Javier Menendez (ATT)
7
11.Daniel Powell (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Saez (GK)
6
13.Marcos Segarra (GK)
6
14.Carlos Vazquez (MID)
0

1.Antonio Nieto (GK)
7
2.Manuel Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Daniele Byrne (DEF)
7
4.Felipe Crespo (DEF)
8
5.Brendan Brighton (DEF)
7
6.Ivan Bazzani (MID)yellow card
5
7.Pedro Alves (MID)
8
8.Victor Duran (MID)yellow card
7
9.Franco Gallo (ATT)
6
10.Oluwashegun Ikpeba (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Molina (ATT)
7
 
12.Benoit Bianco (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Adam Adams (DEF)
0
14.Jose Castro (ATT)
0