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Rayo Vallecano and Valencia Draw in a Hard-Fought Match in Vallecas
Madrid, Spain – In a vibrant match played at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano and Valencia CF drew, leaving a bittersweet taste for both teams. The match, corresponding to matchday 14 of La Liga, was marked by intensity and a battle in midfield.
Rayo Vallecano dominated possession with 55%, generating a greater number of offensive opportunities. As a result of this superiority, N. Mendy opened the scoring in the 37th minute, thanks to a great assist from G. Gumbau, unleashing euphoria in the stands.
However, Valencia did not give up and, after the break, D. Lopez equalized in the 64th minute, after a play with no apparent assist. Despite the efforts of both teams to tip the balance, the score did not change further.
Rayo Vallecano showed a greater offensive vocation, with 19 total shots, 7 of which were on target, but without managing to score. Valencia, for its part, was more pragmatic, seeking the counterattack and making the most of its scarce opportunities. In terms of discipline, the referee booked T. Correia from Valencia, while Alemao from Rayo Vallecano saw a yellow card in added time.
Ultimately, the match concluded with a draw that reflects the equality shown on the pitch. Rayo Vallecano will regret not having taken advantage of its superiority in possession, while Valencia will celebrate having rescued a valuable point on their visit to Madrid.
Substitutions valencia: at minute 57 J. Guerra came in and A. Danjuma went out., at minute 74 L. Rioja came in and F. Ugrinic went out., at minute 74 H. Duro came in and L. Beltran went out., at minute 90 Pepelu came in and B. Santamaria went out., at minute 90 D. Lopez came in and D. Raba went out.
Substitutions rayo vallecano: at minute 69 U. Lopez came in and Alemao went out., at minute 69 F. Perez came in and Pacha went out., at minute 83 J. de Frutos came in and I. Balliu went out., at minute 83 N. Mendy came in and Luiz Felipe went out., at minute 90 A. Garcia came in and S. Camello went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rayo Vallecano
Valencia
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