Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,096 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano kick off the first half!
2.28
0-0Alec Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Marcos. Claudio Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.37
0-0Eugenio Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Abdullah but the linesman indicates offside!
9.16
1-0Florian Wick lofts the ball long. Gian Luca Maspero lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ismael Abdullah scores for Rayo Vallecano!!
12.13
1-0Deportivo La Coruña are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rayo Vallecano's defence.
15.31
1-0Ernesto Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.53
Miel Van De Looi chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes threads the ball through to Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah but he's offside!
22.16
1-0Eugenio Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Roberto Ruiz manages to keep it out.
24.33
Kevin Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Anton Dachs manages to gather it comfortably.
28.51
Ernesto Segarra makes a simple pass to Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia shoots from distance. Anton Dachs easily smothers it.
30.52
1-0Oscar Suarez comes in with a late challenge on Miel Van De Looi. The referee calls over Oscar Suarez and warns him to calm down! Miel Van De Looi stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.04
Eugenio Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero heads the ball goalwards. Roberto Ruiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.13
Miel Van De Looi passes the ball forward to Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.27
Benjamín Valdés hacks Ernesto Segarra from behind! Benjamín Valdés is warned by the referee! Ernesto Segarra runs off the knock.
40.05
Ernesto Segarra kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Dachs who gathers it comfortably.
42.58
Nuno Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
44.42
Adrian Bermudez chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gonzalez. Eugenio Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
47.40
Nuno Mendes hacks Jose Serrano from behind! Nuno Mendes is warned by the referee! Jose Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.39
Eugenio Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
53.31
Kevin Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia goes all the way! Patricio Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.38
Martin Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Morton. Alec Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.35
Kevin Morton knocks the ball forward to Patricio Garcia. Patricio Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.03
Eugenio Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Hidalgo.
63.47
Nuno Mendes takes it forward alone. Nuno Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Vukoja. Marco Vukoja heads the ball goalwards but somehow Roberto Ruiz manages to keep it out.
65.54
Alec Morton sees space and advances. Alec Morton shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Anton Dachs!
67.13
Nuno Mendes knocks the ball forward to Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.17
Rayo Vallecano are easily keeping Deportivo La Coruña at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
73.31
Eugenio Gonzalez advances with the ball. Eugenio Gonzalez whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Roberto Ruiz.
75.36
Kevin Morton makes a simple pass to Oscar Suarez. Oscar Suarez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
77.33
Nuno Mendes makes a probing pass to Ismael Abdullah. Ismael Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Gian Luca Maspero. Gian Luca Maspero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gian Luca Maspero!
87.42
Ernesto Segarra makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto Segarra shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Anton Dachs manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%
Scorers
| Ismael Abdullah 9, 44 Gian Luca Maspero 32, 77 |