Match report

Albacete Secures Crucial 3-2 Win Over Rayo Majadahonda in Segunda División

Rayo Majadahonda
Rayo Majadahonda
2–3
FT
Albacete
Albacete
May 12, 2019

Albacete secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Rayo Majadahonda in a crucial Segunda División match, with R. Zozulya netting twice for the visitors. Rayo Majadahonda tried to fight back with goals from Manu del Moral and O. Valentin, but Albacete's early lead proved too strong to overcome. The victory keeps Albacete's hopes alive in the Segunda División standings.

Key Facts

  • • Albacete's R. Manaj opened the scoring in the 5th minute, with an assist from R. Zozulya.
  • • R. Zozulya doubled Albacete's lead in the 11th minute, assisted by Álvaro Tejero.
  • • R. Zozulya completed his brace in the 30th minute, assisted by Eugeni Valderrama.
  • • Manu del Moral pulled one back for Rayo Majadahonda in the 42nd minute, with an assist from Verza.
  • • O. Valentin scored Rayo Majadahonda's second goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by Héctor Hernández.

Lineups

Rayo Majadahonda

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Basilio (G)
  • 21 Verdés (D)
  • 14 Ernesto Galán (D)
  • 3 David Morillas (D)
  • 16 Isaac Carcelén (F)
  • 12 Verza (M)
  • 23 Luso (D)
  • 6 Óscar Valentín (M)
  • 8 F. Varela (M)
  • 18 Manu del Moral (F)
  • 9 Héctor Hernández (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Dani Romera
  • 24 Francisco Varela
  • 22 A. Romero
  • 4 David Andújar
  • 25 Ander Cantero
  • 11 Jesús Rodríguez
  • 7 E. Fernández

Albacete

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Tomeu Nadal (G)
  • 19 S. Gentiletti (D)
  • 3 Fran García
  • 2 Álvaro Arroyo (D)
  • 23 Álvaro Tejero (D)
  • 12 D. Torres (M)
  • 24 J. Bela (M)
  • 17 Eugeni Valderrama (M)
  • 8 Aleix Febas (M)
  • 10 R. Zozulya (F)
  • 22 R. Manaj (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Barri
  • 7 Néstor Susaeta
  • 11 M. Malsa
  • 4 N. Gorosito
  • 15 J. Acuña
  • 18 Álvaro Peña
  • 1 Churripi

Timeline

  1. Albacete
    5' Albacete Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Manaj · Assist: R. Zozulya
  2. Albacete
    11' Albacete Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zozulya · Assist: Álvaro Tejero
  3. Albacete
    30' Albacete Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Zozulya · Assist: Eugeni Valderrama
  4. Rayo Majadahonda
    32' Rayo Majadahonda Card · Yellow Card
    Manu del Moral
  5. Rayo Majadahonda
    42' Rayo Majadahonda Goal · Normal Goal
    Manu del Moral · Assist: Verza
  6. Rayo Majadahonda
    52' Rayo Majadahonda Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Valentin · Assist: Héctor Hernández
  7. Rayo Majadahonda
    54' Rayo Majadahonda Card · Yellow Card
    Héctor Hernández
  8. Albacete
    58' Albacete subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Manaj · On: Diego Barri
  9. Albacete
    70' Albacete subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jérémie Bela · On: Néstor Susaeta
  10. Albacete
    71' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    Unknown player
  11. Albacete
    73' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    Eugeni Valderrama
  12. Albacete
    75' Albacete Card · Yellow Card
    Tomeu Nadal
  13. Rayo Majadahonda
    81' Rayo Majadahonda subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ernesto Galán · On: Dani Romera
  14. Albacete
    83' Albacete subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aleix Febas · On: M. Malsa

Match Stats

Stat Rayo Majadahonda Albacete
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 74%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 503 294
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 422 218
Shots Inside Box 11 9
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Albacete's early goals in the first 30 minutes set the tone, putting immense pressure on Rayo Majadahonda.
  • ▸ Rayo Majadahonda's late surge with two quick goals in the 42nd and 52nd minutes threatened to turn the match around, but Albacete managed to hold on for the win.