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Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol draw in a vibrant match
Rayo Vallecano and Espanyol drew 2-2 in a match full of excitement and twists. The match, played at the Stage Front Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat, started with a frenetic pace and early goals.
Rayo Vallecano opened the scoring in the 4th minute thanks to a goal by A. Garcia, assisted by A. Embarba. However, Espanyol reacted quickly and equalised in the 8th minute through C. Romero, assisted by Jofre.
The match remained even throughout the first half, with both teams looking for the win. The second half started with a similar rhythm, with both teams making numerous changes in search of victory. Espanyol had the opportunity to take the lead in the 90th minute with a goal by A. Veliz, assisted by W. Cheddira, but Rayo Vallecano managed to equalise again in stoppage time.
The match ended in a 2-2 draw, leaving both teams with a bittersweet taste. Espanyol, despite losing two points, were able to come back from a deficit. Rayo Vallecano, for their part, left with the feeling of having lost two important points.
Statistics:
* Possession: Espanyol 47%, Rayo Vallecano 53%
* Shots: Espanyol 10 (3 on target, 4 off target), Rayo Vallecano 16 (5 on target, 6 off target)
* Corners: Espanyol 3, Rayo Vallecano 7
* Fouls: Espanyol 13, Rayo Vallecano 16
* Yellow Cards: Espanyol 3, Rayo Vallecano 2
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Substitutions rayo vallecano: at minute 35 P. Chavarria came in and A. Espino went out., at minute 62 I. Balliu came in and S. Camello went out., at minute 63 I. Palazon came in and J. de Frutos went out., at minute 72 R. Nteka came in and U. Lopez went out., at minute 72 P. Ciss came in and A. Garcia went out.
Substitutions espanyol: at minute 46 A. Aguado came in and J. Gragera went out., at minute 46 I. Cardona came in and B. Olivan went out., at minute 65 A. Tejero came in and Jofre went out., at minute 71 W. Cheddira came in and J. Puado went out., at minute 90 S. Gomez came in and F. Calero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Espanyol
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Rayo Vallecano
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