Rayo Vallecano vs Strasbourg Highlights and Objectives
Rayo Vallecano
Strasbourg
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1.40
Anticipated targets (xG)
0.21
Passing
317 (83%)
Correct passes
262 (76%)
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Substitutes
38
F
Jean-Baptiste Bosey
37
F
Ghianny Kodia
83
M
Rafael Luis
80
F
Gessime Yassine
17
M
Mathis Amougou
43
D
Yoann Becker
60
G
Gabriel Kerckaert
1
G
Karl-Johan Johnsson
M
Maxi Oyedele
90+7′Holding
90+5′ Changed by S. El MourabetM
Sebastian Nanasi
84′ Changed by E. EmeghaF
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
67′ Changed by M. Godo
UEFA Europa Convention League Standings – UEFA Convention League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
- Promotion – Convention League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)
Rayo Vallecano secured a vital 1-0 victory over Strasbourg within the UEFA Europa Convention League, with Alemão’s second-half strike proving decisive at Estadio de Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano dominated possession and territory all through the competition, controlling 53 p.c of the ball in opposition to a Strasbourg aspect that supplied restricted attacking risk. The house crew’s superior shot rely and accuracy advised they’d break the impasse, although the French guests remained compact in protection through the opening interval.
The primary half unfolded with Rayo urgent ahead constantly. Strasbourg’s protection held agency regardless of sustained stress from the hosts. Yellow playing cards flew in early, with Strasbourg’s S. El Mourabet cautioned within the eleventh minute as tensions rose. Each groups remained locked at 0-0 because the half progressed.
Rayo continued to construct momentum by way of the center phases. Isi Palazón orchestrated play from midfield, creating probabilities for teammates. The house aspect’s passing accuracy of 83 p.c demonstrated their management of the match. Strasbourg struggled to generate significant assaults, managing simply three pictures off track within the opening 45 minutes.
The second half introduced the breakthrough Rayo craved. Within the 54th minute, Alemão discovered the web to offer the hosts a 1-0 lead. The aim got here from sustained stress and scientific ending. Rayo’s anticipated targets determine of 1.4 mirrored their dominance, whereas Strasbourg’s 0.21 xG confirmed their attacking limitations.
Following the aim, Rayo adjusted their strategy to guard the benefit. Substitutions and tactical shifts stored Strasbourg at bay. The guests managed zero pictures heading in the right direction all through your entire match, with goalkeeper Mike Penders making seven saves to maintain his crew within the contest.
Self-discipline deteriorated because the match wore on. 4 yellow playing cards went to Rayo gamers, whereas Strasbourg collected 5 cautions. Florian Lejeune and Andrei Rațiu anchored Rayo’s protection successfully. Their stable efficiency prevented Strasbourg from creating clear alternatives.
Rayo fired 24 pictures in comparison with Strasbourg’s 5 makes an attempt. The hosts accomplished 317 correct passes from 382 makes an attempt. Strasbourg’s 262 correct passes from 344 makes an attempt confirmed they competed in possession however lacked penetration within the ultimate third.
The closing phases noticed Rayo handle the sport professionally. Strasbourg pressed for an equalizer however created nothing of notice. Time ran down with out drama as Rayo secured a deserved three factors of their Europa Convention League marketing campaign.
This victory locations Rayo Vallecano in sturdy place of their European competitors. The Spanish aspect’s management and effectivity proved decisive in opposition to restricted opposition. Strasbourg departs Madrid with work to do in the event that they hope to progress within the competitors.
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