Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Valencia. A crowd of 20,391 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Valencia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Vila.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rayo Vallecano and Valencia are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Vila.
0.00
0-0Valencia get the match underway!
3.29
0-0Nico Müller comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Moya. The referee calls over Nico Müller and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Moya runs off the knock.
4.46
0-0Renzo Manfredini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
8.15
0-0Roberto Garcia decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Garcia hits a low pass to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gabriel Del Sol!
10.55
0-0Renzo Manfredini makes a beautiful solo run. Renzo Manfredini makes a probing pass to Eugenio Kiko but he's offside!
16.25
Romero P. Romero surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.09
0-0Gregorio Iglesias controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Flavio Preite. Flavio Preite darts forward. Flavio Preite knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.47
Sebastian Peiro threads the ball through to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. Nico Müller directs the ball goalwards with his head but Gabriel Del Sol reads it well. Well saved!
22.22
Renzo Manfredini kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Mey. Tony Mey tries a spectacular long range effort. Facundo Avila gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
26.37
Romero P. Romero flicks a high pass forward to Tony Mey who brings the ball under control. Tony Mey whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Facundo Avila manages to keep it out.
28.17
Gregorio Iglesias chips the ball to his team mate, Flavio Preite. Flavio Preite passes the ball forward to Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Facundo Avila. Excellent save.
30.25
Christian Diliso plays the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller threads a neat ball through to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.19
0-1Wilson David passes the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gabriel Del Sol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.38
Wilson David makes an attacking run forward. Wilson David advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Wilson David provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
42.58
Wilson David controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho sees Nico Müller just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nico Müller tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Jean Pierre Ismaël flicks a high pass forward. Christian Diliso controls it well on his chest. Christian Diliso flicks a high ball forward to Nico Müller who takes it down. Nico Müller makes a pass forward but Martin Sakho is yards offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Fredrik Gardner knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Nico Müller controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nico Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.11
Ivan Romero knocks the ball forward to Tony Mey. Tony Mey kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Aguilar but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.36
Wilson David makes a simple pass to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio hits a low pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.47
0-3Marc-Vivien Achard hits a low pass to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. Nico Müller whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Alex Greig. Excellent block.
60.19
Renzo Manfredini flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko advances inside the box! Eugenio Kiko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Facundo Avila has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Romero plays the ball forward to Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
72.20
1-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
73.06
Marc-Vivien Achard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio plays a scrappy one-two with Nico Müller and stumbles forward towards the goal... Walter Baggio muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.42
1-4Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Richard Maddison replacing Roberto Garcia, Stephan Amoah replacing Wilson David and Luis Ortiz replacing Nico Müller .
78.50
1-4Christian Diliso clumsily knocks into Romero P. Romero. Christian Diliso is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Romero runs off the knock.
79.17
Flavio Preite hits a low pass to Tony Mey. Tony Mey cuts inside the box! Tony Mey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Facundo Avila manages to gather it.
83.01
Renzo Manfredini flicks a high pass forward. Tony Mey collects the pass. Tony Mey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Facundo Avila. What a save!
89.47
Sebastian Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Ortiz. Luis Ortiz edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Luis Ortiz 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!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%
Scorers
| Eugenio Kiko 60 | Martin Sakho 33 Nico Müller 43, 47 Walter Baggio 73 Luis Ortiz 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nico Müller of Valencia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Del Sol (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodolfo Moya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gregorio Iglesias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Romero P. Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Flavio Preite (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Renzo Manfredini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivan Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fernando Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eugenio Kiko (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Tony Mey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Billy Glass (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Garrido (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Des Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Facundo Avila (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jean Pierre Ismaël (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Garcia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fredrik Gardner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Peiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Wilson David (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marc-Vivien Achard (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Christian Diliso (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Nico Müller (ATT) | | 10 |
| 10. | Walter Baggio (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Martin Sakho (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Richard Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stephan Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luis Ortiz (MID) | | 7 |