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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Teresa Rivero where Rayo Vallecano play Desportivo Nacional in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,297 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rayo Vallecano are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.56
Seeing a gap ahead, Vitor Valente plays the ball forward to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria makes a simple pass to Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
4.19
Cesar Faria flicks a high pass forward to Joao Soares who brings the ball under control. Joao Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Faria.
6.07
Jose Javier Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Iglesias holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.08
Cesar Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Noah Schell. Noah Schell advances inside the box! Noah Schell shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
9.05
Vasco Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Pisanu controls it well on his chest. Oberdan Pisanu whips in a cross ball towards Hassan Delmotte. Hassan Delmotte connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.52
Jason Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Iglesias controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Gimenez. Jose Javier Gimenez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.51
Vitor Valente clumsily knocks into Joao Soares. The referee brings Vitor Valente to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.11
Rodolfo Cruz sees Jason Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
20.41
Manuel Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu powers a header at goal but Jose Andres is on top of it.
21.56
Cesar Faria flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Iglesias who takes it down. Nicolas Iglesias shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
24.01
Joao Soares comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Sousa. The referee warns Joao Soares to calm down! Manuel Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.49
Vasco Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Faria collects the pass. Samuel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Prieto. Pablo Prieto connects with a diving header. Jose Andres manages to gather it.
30.19
Jose Javier Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.25
Samuel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Delmotte. Hassan Delmotte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.13
With some swift thinking, Samuel Faria plays the ball forward to Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.49
Rodolfo Cruz flicks a high ball forward to Noah Schell who takes it down. Noah Schell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. 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.
42.26
Rodolfo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Ian Waters. Ian Waters threads a neat ball through to Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie plays a one-two with Nicolas Iglesias and rushes in on goal... Stan Beagrie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
51.07
Jose Javier Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Schell. Noah Schell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.19
Cesar Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Beagrie. Stan Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Noah Schell. Noah Schell heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.49
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Manuel Rego replacing Manuel Sousa .
61.51
Juan Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Joao Soares collects the pass. Joao Soares flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Iglesias comfortably collects the pass. Nicolas Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Rego.
66.19
Ian Waters clumsily knocks into Pablo Prieto. Ian Waters is shown the yellow card! Pablo Prieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.34
Vitor Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Vitor Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
77.58
Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Gabriel Pardo replacing Nicolas Iglesias and Kai Kirschner replacing Joao Soares .Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Francisco Semedo replacing Vitor Valente .
78.61
Vasco Monteiro makes an attacking run forward. Vasco Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
81.30
Francisco Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Delmotte. Hassan Delmotte knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Cruz.
83.04
Manuel Rego passes the ball forward to Hugo Fonseca. Hugo Fonseca passes the ball forward to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Delmotte. Hassan Delmotte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheers as the Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Cesar Faria flicks a high pass forward to Noah Schell who brings the ball under control. Noah Schell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.112676056338 vs 47.887323943662
Play Area
Home team third: 23.94%, Midfield: 40.85%, Away team third: 35.21%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hassan Delmotte of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Jose Andres (GK)
6
2. Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)
6
3. Ian Waters (DEF)
5
6
6. Jason Bolton (MID)
6
7. Cesar Faria (MID)
7
8. Joao Soares (MID)
6
9. Stan Beagrie (ATT)
6
10. Noah Schell (ATT)
7
6

13. Kai Kirschner (MID)
6
14. Gabriel Pardo (ATT)
6

1. Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2. Vitor Valente (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Nunes (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Faria (MID)
8
7
8. Edgar Mendes (ATT)
6
9. Pablo Prieto (ATT)
6
10. Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
6
11. Hassan Delmotte (ATT)
9

12. Manuel Rego (DEF)
6
13. Vasco Pinheiro (MID)
0
6