Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Villarreal CF and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.44
0-0Benjamín Valdés flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.55
Enrique Martinez knocks the ball forward to Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.31
0-0Rayo Vallecano are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Villarreal CF's defence.
8.15
Benjamín Valdés controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.13
0-0Ismael Sükür flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Wick.
10.51
0-0Ismael Sükür makes a probing pass to Mustapha Knopper. Mustapha Knopper chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Anton Dachs!
15.35
Eugenio Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.03
Rodolfo Peiro surges forward with the ball. Rodolfo Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
20.14
0-0Marco Vukoja catches Ismael Sükür on the ankles. Marco Vukoja is warned by the referee! Ismael Sükür hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.49
0-0Nico Beckenbauer clumsily knocks into Adrian Bermudez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Bermudez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.00
1-0Gabriel Romero sweeps the ball long. Rafael Marin goes all the way! Rafael Marin shoots from just inside the box. Anton Dachs is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.19
Nuno Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Oscar Munoz easily smothers it.
38.54
Eugenio Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah shoots from outside the area. Oscar Munoz easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Villarreal CF kick off!
47.38
Mustapha Knopper makes a simple pass to Rafael Marin. Rafael Marin plays a perfect one-two with Nico Beckenbauer and rushes in on goal... Rafael Marin rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.59
Benjamín Valdés kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja goes all the way! Marco Vukoja rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.15
Nuno Mendes barges into Daniel Calvo. Nuno Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Calvo stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.56
Rodolfo Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Marco Vukoja. Rodolfo Peiro is warned by the referee! Marco Vukoja gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.52
Benjamín Valdés hacks Mustapha Knopper from behind! The referee calls over Benjamín Valdés and warns him to calm down! Mustapha Knopper runs off the knock.
57.32
Benjamín Valdés deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ismael Sükür.
61.55
Nuno Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Nuno Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
75.28
Villarreal CF are easily keeping Rayo Vallecano at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.24
Eugenio Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.45
Daniel Calvo makes a probing pass to Nico Beckenbauer. Nico Beckenbauer lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Marin. Rafael Marin heads the ball goalwards. Anton Dachs easily smothers it.
84.39
Nuno Mendes knocks the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.24
Jon Brolin chips the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Valdés. Benjamín Valdés flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Daniel Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alec Mccall. Alec Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Dachs who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers
| Rafael Marin 27 |