Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos José Mari.


0.00
The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
3.43
Eugenio Vila flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Morales who takes it down. Romero P. Morales passes the ball forward to Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.04
Aniello Pecorari comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Guardiola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Guardiola runs off the knock.
9.22
Luis Gento flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Molowny collects the pass. Enrique Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.02
Rafael Pirri makes a simple pass to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
16.34
Martin Gento makes a probing pass to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri advances with the ball. Rafael Pirri finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
20.58
Eugenio Vila passes the ball forward to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.06
Aniello Pecorari knocks the ball forward to Daniel Marcos. Daniel Marcos knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.53
Eugenio Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Nieto collects the pass. Felipe Nieto shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.31
Oscar Perez flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Fuentes who takes it down. Gregorio Fuentes finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Julian Ouindi manages to gather it.
34.48
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.20
Rafael Pirri sees Erwin Kasmi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.36
Martin Gento flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Pirri controls it well on his chest. Rafael Pirri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi shoots from long range but Daniel Blanco is on top of it.
45.00
Enrique Molowny clumsily knocks into Juan Mora. Enrique Molowny is shown the yellow card! Juan Mora runs off the knock.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
48.40
Eduardo Guardiola catches David Castro on the ankles. The referee warns Eduardo Guardiola to calm down! David Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.35
Miguel Munoz makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Fuentes but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.07
Oscar Perez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Gento.
54.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Gento plays the ball forward to Enrique Molowny. Enrique Molowny tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Julian Ouindi smothers it!
59.07
Rafael Pirri clumsily knocks into Oscar Perez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.12
Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Ferrer replacing Oscar Perez .
65.47
Juan-Carlos Ferrer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan-Carlos Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Molowny but the linesman indicates offside!
71.13
Juan Mora plays the ball forward to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri makes a probing pass to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann cuts inside the box! Nicolas Lindemann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Blanco!
73.45
Daniel Marcos hits a low pass to Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
81.15
Juan-Carlos Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Fuentes. Gregorio Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Gento.
84.41
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.43
Juan-Carlos Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Juan-Carlos Ferrer knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gregorio Fuentes is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
22.7%
46.7%
30.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Ouindi of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Blanco (GK)
8
2.Aniello Pecorari (DEF)yellow card
5
3.David Castro (DEF)
6
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
7
5.Andres Helguera (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Marcos (MID)
7
7.Luis Gento (MID)
7
8.Oscar Perez (MID)
7
9.Miguel Munoz (MID)
6
10.Gregorio Fuentes (ATT)
7
11.Enrique Molowny (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Aron Redeker (ATT)
0
13.Juan-Carlos Ferrer (GK)
8
14.David Van Der Meyde (GK)
0

1.Julian Ouindi (GK)
9
2.Martin Gento (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Vila (DEF)
7
4.Juan Mora (DEF)
7
5.Carlos Herrero (DEF)
6
6.Romero P. Morales (MID)
6
7.Rafael Pirri (MID)yellow card
8
8.Erwin Kasmi (ATT)
6
9.Nicolas Lindemann (ATT)
7
10.Felipe Nieto (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Guardiola (ATT)
6
 
12.Andres Diez (MID)
0
13.Nick Barry (GK)
0
14.Edmundo Ramirez (MID)
0