Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gabriel Del SolG. Del Sol63
G
1
G
63Jose SuarezJ. Suarez
Alex GreigA. Greig79
D
2
D
73Francisco LopezF. Lopez
Rodolfo MoyaR. Moya63
D
3
D
65Malte SachsM. Sachs
Gregorio IglesiasG. Iglesias61
D
4
D
63Colin TelferC. Telfer
Romero P. RomeroR. Romero72
M
5
D
55Daniel SegarraD. Segarra
Flavio PreiteF. Preite67
M
6
M
70Stephen McStayS. McStay
Renzo ManfrediniR. Manfredini55
M
7
M
67Martin Di MeglioM. Di Meglio
Ivan RomeroI. Romero54
M
captain8captain
M
66Kieron WinterburnK. Winterburn
Fernando AguilarF. Aguilar74
A
9
A
68Hugo NunezH. Nunez
Eugenio KikoE. Kiko71
A
10
A
64Stefano PinnaS. Pinna
Tony MeyT. Mey71
A
11
A
61Lamine Joseph-AugustinL. Joseph-Augustin
 
Billy GlassB. Glass68
A
12
M
66Johan KokJ. Kok
Alfredo GarridoA. Garrido62
A
13
M
61Neil LiddellN. Liddell
Des KasperD. Kasper61
G
14
G
59Jean-Paul OvermarsJ. Overmars

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,699 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ  Ortega.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off the first half!
2.38
Malte Sachs flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Winterburn who takes it down. Kieron Winterburn makes an attacking run forward. Kieron Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Lamine Joseph-Augustin. Lamine Joseph-Augustin whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Gabriel Del Sol.
3.41
Martin Di Meglio takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Colin Telfer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.18
With some swift thinking, Flavio Preite plays the ball forward to Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tony Mey is offside!
8.27
Gregorio Iglesias passes the ball forward to Flavio Preite. Flavio Preite flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Kiko collects the pass. Eugenio Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort. Jose Suarez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.03
Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Pinna who brings the ball under control. Stefano Pinna knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Iglesias.
18.48
Stephen McStay passes the ball forward to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Iglesias.
26.47
Rodolfo Moya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Romero. Ivan Romero sees Tony Mey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Mey makes a great pass forward. Eugenio Kiko runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.17
Alex Greig sweeps the ball long. Fernando Aguilar runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Fernando Aguilar provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jose Suarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
28.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.01
Flavio Preite catches Kieron Winterburn on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Winterburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.26
Renzo Manfredini knocks the ball forward to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.07
Romero P. Romero clumsily knocks into Kieron Winterburn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Winterburn runs off the knock.
44.48
Martin Di Meglio makes a simple pass to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
Daniel Segarra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio brings the ball forward. Martin Di Meglio plays a scrappy one-two with Stefano Pinna and advances towards the goal... Martin Di Meglio takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
53.11
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Lamine Joseph-Augustin who brings the ball under control. Lamine Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Greig.
54.39
Flavio Preite makes a probing pass to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar plays a one-two with Eugenio Kiko and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Fernando Aguilar provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Jose Suarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.28
Gregorio Iglesias plays the ball forward to Renzo Manfredini. Renzo Manfredini flicks a high pass forward. Tony Mey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tony Mey makes a great pass forward. Eugenio Kiko runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.53
Martin Di Meglio threads a neat ball through to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Málaga!
65.21
Kieron Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Pinna who brings the ball under control. Stefano Pinna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Iglesias.
66.09
Alex Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Renzo Manfredini. Seeing a gap ahead, Renzo Manfredini plays the ball forward to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar runs straight at the defence! Fernando Aguilar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Jose Suarez manages to keep it out.
67.37
Renzo Manfredini makes a simple pass to Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jose Suarez.
68.22
Flavio Preite takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Rodolfo Moya provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.28
Alex Greig threads a neat ball through to Flavio Preite. Flavio Preite makes a probing pass to Tony Mey. Tony Mey knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Aguilar. Fernando Aguilar connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
72.46
Martin Di Meglio surges forward with the ball. Martin Di Meglio lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Gabriel Del Sol had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
75.12
Flavio Preite sees Fernando Aguilar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Aguilar cuts inside the box! Fernando Aguilar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.54
Kieron Winterburn makes a probing pass to Stefano Pinna. Stefano Pinna shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.10
Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Nunez collects the pass. Hugo Nunez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.21
Colin Telfer decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Lamine Joseph-Augustin collects the pass. Lamine Joseph-Augustin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Moya.
89.47
With great vision, Martin Di Meglio plays the ball forward to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Martin Di Meglio catches Renzo Manfredini on the ankles. Martin Di Meglio is shown the yellow card! Renzo Manfredini stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Málaga
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%

Scorers
Eugenio Kiko 8
Fernando Aguilar 54, 69
Hugo Nunez 60
Stefano Pinna 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Aguilar of Rayo Vallecano

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)yellow card
5
6.Flavio Preite (MID)yellow card
6
7.Renzo Manfredini (MID)
6
8.Ivan Romero (MID)
6
9.Fernando Aguilar (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Eugenio Kiko (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Tony Mey (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Glass (ATT)
0
13.Alfredo Garrido (ATT)
0
14.Des Kasper (GK)
0

1.Jose Suarez (GK)
6
2.Francisco Lopez (DEF)
6
3.Malte Sachs (DEF)
6
4.Colin Telfer (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Segarra (DEF)
6
6.Stephen McStay (MID)
6
7.Martin Di Meglio (MID)yellow card
7
8.Kieron Winterburn (MID)
6
9.Hugo Nunez (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Stefano Pinna (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Lamine Joseph-Augustin (ATT)
6
 
12.Johan Kok (MID)
0
13.Neil Liddell (MID)
0
14.Jean-Paul Overmars (GK)
0