Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,915 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto  Moreno.


0.00
Real Valladolid start the match!
6.20
Showing composure, Eduardo Ferrer laces a weighted ball forward to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.50
Eduardo Ferrer passes the ball forward to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.46
Sebastiao Costa knocks the ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.29
Jan Petersen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiao Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.20
With some swift thinking, Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.41
Wayne Jobson catches Jan Petersen on the ankles. The referee warns Wayne Jobson to calm down! Jan Petersen runs off the knock.
21.42
Dylan Galletti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris threads the ball through to Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Amara Traore. What a save!
22.04
Andre Guel brings the ball forward. Andre Guel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Petersen.
24.48
Danijel Moreira brings the ball forward. Danijel Moreira threads a neat ball through to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.16
Sebastiao Costa comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Ferrer runs off the knock.
27.26
Dylan Galletti flicks a high pass forward to Antonis Kouris who brings the ball under control. Antonis Kouris kicks a strong pass forward to Vittorio Francioso. Vittorio Francioso knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.55
Antonis Kouris catches Eduardo Ferrer on the ankles. Antonis Kouris is warned by the referee! Eduardo Ferrer runs off the knock.
45.00
Eduardo Ferrer passes the ball forward to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
48.06
Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira makes a deft header but Amara Traore reads it well. Fabulous stop!
54.10
Jan Petersen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jan Petersen flicks a high ball forward to Nikos Van Der Luer who takes it down. Nikos Van Der Luer shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Amara Traore manages to gather it easily.
55.07
Andre Guel threads the ball through to Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Petersen.
60.30
Jan Petersen hits a low pass to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa flicks a high pass forward to Vittorio Francioso who brings the ball under control. Vittorio Francioso threads the ball through to Pedro Cruz but he's offside!
65.40
Andre Guel surges forward with the ball. Andre Guel tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
72.29
Eduardo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.42
Jan Petersen threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa takes it forward alone. Sebastiao Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.07
Antonis Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz skips past Tomas Bigica! Pedro Cruz rockets a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
83.17
Neil Keegan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Jobson. Wayne Jobson lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Abdul Lolo!
84.42
Tomas Bigica barges into Vittorio Francioso. The referee warns Tomas Bigica to calm down! Vittorio Francioso runs off the knock.
85.15
Jose Fortes Suarez catches Nikos Van Der Luer on the ankles. Jose Fortes Suarez is shown the yellow card! Nikos Van Der Luer runs off the knock.
87.56
Antonis Kouris threads a neat ball through to Nikos Van Der Luer. Nikos Van Der Luer runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Nikos Van Der Luer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Amara Traore effortlessly smothers it!
89.50
Antonis Kouris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Amara Traore manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Dylan Galletti threads a neat ball through to Antonis Kouris. Antonis Kouris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira advances inside the box! Pieter Oliveira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
29.3%
42.7%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pieter Oliveira of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings
1.Abdul Lolo (GK)
6
2.Facundo Alonso (DEF)
6
3.Jan Petersen (DEF)
7
4.Dylan Galletti (DEF)
6
5.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Costa (MID)yellow card
7
7.Antonis Kouris (MID)
7
8.Pieter Oliveira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Vittorio Francioso (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Cruz (ATT)
6
 
12.Pasquale Moscardi (DEF)
0
13.Daniel Ream (MID)
0
14.Sidney Gray (ATT)
0

1.Amara Traore (GK)
7
2.Danijel Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Neil Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tomas Bigica (DEF)
5
6.Andre Guel (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Ferrer (MID)
7
8.Wayne Jobson (ATT)
6
9.Alberto Cano (ATT)
6
10.Julian Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11.Sean Coppola (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Morton (MID)
0
13.Ralph Gascoigne (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Roman (GK)
0