Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 9,835 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Marquez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Marquez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with RCD Espanyol kicking off!
2.26
0-0Carlos Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Cruz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Cruz threads a neat ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.57
0-0Juan Mora flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Morales collects the pass. Romero P. Morales passes the ball forward to Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.40
Romero P. Morales passes the ball forward to Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes shoots from long range. Fantastic reaction save from Adolfo Reyes!
8.25
0-0Arturo Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Ouindi who gathers it comfortably.
10.53
Alberto Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.18
Juan-Carlos Cruz advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Scott Hutchison. With a superhuman jump, Scott Hutchison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Julian Ouindi.
13.53
0-0Alberto Ferrer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Scott Hutchison takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
15.42
Diogo Valente plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.49
0-0Rafael Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Ferrer stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.06
Diogo Valente flicks a high ball forward to Alex McCoist who takes it down. Alex McCoist shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
22.36
Diogo Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.18
Generoso De Icco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer threads the ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Vila.
27.58
0-0Alfredo Vazquez sees space and advances. Alfredo Vazquez makes a probing pass to Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex McCoist but he's offside!
32.18
Romero P. Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Generoso De Icco.
34.47
0-0Juan-Carlos Cruz catches Romero P. Morales on the ankles. The referee warns Juan-Carlos Cruz to calm down! Romero P. Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Carlos Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Ferrer. Alberto Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
39.19
Carlos Gomez sees space and advances. Carlos Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hutchison. Scott Hutchison shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.54
Arturo Rodriquez clumsily knocks into Romero P. Morales. Arturo Rodriquez is given a warning by the referee! Romero P. Morales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Rafael Pirri sees Felipe Nieto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Nieto deftly passes the ball to Erwin Kasmi, releasing him through on goal. Erwin Kasmi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
48.06
Martin Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Elena Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Elena Fuentes shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.20
Juan-Carlos Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex McCoist. Alex McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Mora.
57.13
Eugenio Vila takes it forward alone. Eugenio Vila sees space and advances. Eugenio Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.32
0-1Alfredo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Cruz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Alex McCoist who takes it down. Alex McCoist rushes past Carlos Herrero! Alex McCoist tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julian Ouindi with no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
69.04
0-1RCD Espanyol are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
72.39
Rafael Pirri runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Adolfo Reyes.
73.22
It's a corner kick. Romero P. Morales kicks a low ball out wide. Felipe Nieto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.53
Rafael Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes shoots from distance but Adolfo Reyes reads it well. Nice keeping!
78.30
Eugenio Vila hacks Alex McCoist from behind! The referee brings Eugenio Vila to one side and gives him a warning! Alex McCoist hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.26
Generoso De Icco flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Valente flicks a high ball forward to Alex McCoist who takes it down. Alex McCoist shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
81.50
Eugenio Vila knocks the ball forward to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri threads the ball through to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Elena Fuentes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Adolfo Reyes!
83.51
Eugenio Vila flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales makes an attacking run forward. Romero P. Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.48
Juan-Carlos Cruz sees space and advances. Juan-Carlos Cruz skips past Juan Mora! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan-Carlos Cruz provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
27.9%
45.3%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Cruz of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Julian Ouindi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Vila (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Juan Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rafael Pirri (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Erwin Kasmi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elena Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Lindemann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felipe Nieto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andres Diez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nick Barry (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Ramirez (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Reyes (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Carlos Gomez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Generoso De Icco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Ferrer (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan-Carlos Cruz (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Diogo Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Scott Hutchison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alex McCoist (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |