Match Report


Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano     ValenciaValencia
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Julian OuindiJ. Ouindi62
G
1captain
G
71Cedric MonterrubioC. Monterrubio
Martin GentoM. Gento80
D
2
D
65Leon MccannL. Mccann
Eugenio VilaE. Vila62
D
3
D
60Jacques CelestiniJ. Celestini
Juan MoraJ. Mora55
D
captain4
D
51Ernesto PerezE. Perez
Carlos HerreroC. Herrero53
D
5
D
50Juan-Carlos MartinJ. Martin
Romero P. MoralesR. Morales73
M
6
M
67Pedro BlancoP. Blanco
Rafael PirriR. Pirri72
M
7
M
65Gregorio GentoG. Gento
Elena FuentesE. Fuentes68
A
8
M
63Pedro BarkeroP. Barkero
Erwin KasmiE. Kasmi67
A
9
A
73Ahmed DelmotteA. Delmotte
Nicolas LindemannN. Lindemann65
A
10
A
69Carmelo ZanonC. Zanon
Felipe NietoF. Nieto61
A
11
A
58Alex GallacherA. Gallacher
 
Nick BarryN. Barry59
G
12
G
67Alejandro LeonA. Leon
Andres DiezA. Diez58
M
13
A
55Frederico RamirezF. Ramirez
Edmundo RamirezE. Ramirez54
M
14
G
54Victor RamosV. Ramos

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play host to Valencia. A crowd of 9,128 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier  Marquez.


0.00
Valencia kick off!
2.59
Rafael Pirri makes a simple pass to Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Cedric Monterrubio smothers it!
4.49
Rafael Pirri threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.25
Felipe Nieto comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Martin. The referee brings Felipe Nieto to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Martin stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.54
Rafael Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Jacques Celestini!
15.50
Rafael Pirri threads the ball through to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.13
Ernesto Perez clumsily knocks into Nicolas Lindemann. Ernesto Perez is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.14
Juan Mora receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Herrero. Juan Mora threads a neat ball through to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto skips past Jacques Celestini! Felipe Nieto tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rayo Vallecano are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.53
Pedro Barkero sees Ahmed Delmotte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ahmed Delmotte lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.07
Romero P. Morales barges into Pedro Blanco. The referee calls over Romero P. Morales and warns him to calm down! Pedro Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.54
Eugenio Vila hits a low pass to Rafael Pirri. Rafael Pirri threads the ball through to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.45
Rafael Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Erwin Kasmi who takes it down. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacques Celestini.
32.15
Leon Mccann hits a low pass to Gregorio Gento. Gregorio Gento makes a simple pass to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.08
Rafael Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.13
Gregorio Gento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Delmotte. Ahmed Delmotte plays a scrappy one-two with Carmelo Zanon and advances towards the goal... Ahmed Delmotte strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Julian Ouindi.
40.26
Jacques Celestini knocks the ball forward to Pedro Blanco. Pedro Blanco threads the ball through to Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ahmed Delmotte but he's offside!
42.08
Romero P. Morales hits a low pass to Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elena Fuentes!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Valencia players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off the second half!
47.49
Eugenio Vila knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Morales. Romero P. Morales flicks a high pass forward. Elena Fuentes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Fuentes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Cedric Monterrubio!
57.34
Pedro Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Gallacher. Alex Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.43
Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Alejandro Leon replacing Ahmed Delmotte, Frederico Ramirez replacing Pedro Barkero and Victor Ramos replacing Ernesto Perez .
66.03
Pedro Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carmelo Zanon. Carmelo Zanon finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.28
Rafael Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Fuentes. Elena Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Nieto. Felipe Nieto makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
77.53
Martin Gento hacks Carmelo Zanon from behind! Martin Gento is given a warning by the referee! Carmelo Zanon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.53
Free kick to Valencia just outside the area...
79.10
Carmelo Zanon slowly runs up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
81.41
Rafael Pirri catches Gregorio Gento on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Pirri and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.54
Rafael Pirri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi cuts inside the box! Erwin Kasmi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.07
Eugenio Vila makes a strong solo run forward. Without breaking stride, Eugenio Vila plays the ball forward to Nicolas Lindemann. Nicolas Lindemann rushes past Jacques Celestini! Nicolas Lindemann looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Cedric Monterrubio effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rayo Vallecano

Valencia
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
20.8%
45.8%
33.3%

Scorers
Nicolas Lindemann 4
Elena Fuentes 42
Alex Gallacher 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Pirri of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Julian Ouindi (GK)
6
2.Martin Gento (DEF)
5
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)
9
8.Elena Fuentes (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Erwin Kasmi (ATT)
6
10.Nicolas Lindemann (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Felipe Nieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Nick Barry (GK)
0
13.Andres Diez (MID)
0
14.Edmundo Ramirez (MID)
0

1.Cedric Monterrubio (GK)
7
2.Leon Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Jacques Celestini (DEF)
6
4.Ernesto Perez (DEF)
6
5.Juan-Carlos Martin (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Blanco (MID)
6
7.Gregorio Gento (MID)
7
8.Pedro Barkero (MID)
7
9.Ahmed Delmotte (ATT)
6
10.Carmelo Zanon (ATT)
6
11.Alex Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alejandro Leon (GK)
6
13.Frederico Ramirez (ATT)
6
14.Victor Ramos (GK)
6