Match Report


Racing SantanderRacing Santander     Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo RamosE. Ramos67
G
1
G
62John HansenJ. Hansen
Francisco SerranoF. Serrano72
D
2captain
D
68Tieme DreefT. Dreef
Francisco VelascoF. Velasco66
D
3
D
67Ronnie MikeR. Mike
Samuele GhirardelloS. Ghirardello60
D
4
D
63Andres MarinA. Marin
Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora66
M
5
D
51Romero P. HerreraR. Herrera
Andres HelgueraA. Helguera61
M
6
M
71Guillermo OrtegaG. Ortega
Marcos AndresM. Andres60
M
captain7
M
71Mirko MuzziM. Muzzi
Eugenio GomezE. Gomez57
M
8
M
68Carlos GarciaC. Garcia
Eduardo HernandezE. Hernandez70
A
9
A
70Romero P. RuizR. Ruiz
Ivan RamosI. Ramos65
A
10
A
55Oscar FloresO. Flores
Fernando IglesiasF. Iglesias60
A
11
A
53Tomas SousaT. Sousa
 
Edmundo CruzE. Cruz63
G
12
M
66Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Eugenio HidalgoE. Hidalgo58
D
13
G
61Stuart WhiteS. White
Rafael NavarroR. Navarro57
M
14
M
57Eugenio RamosE. Ramos

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Molowny.


0.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
4.31
Romero P. Ruiz barges into Francisco Velasco. Romero P. Ruiz is warned by the referee! Francisco Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.26
Guillermo Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Flores connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Francisco Serrano. Excellent block.
22.32
Andres Helguera sees Fernando Iglesias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Iglesias shoots from outside the area. John Hansen effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.31
Mirko Muzzi clumsily knocks into Andres Helguera. The referee calls over Mirko Muzzi and shows him a yellow card! Andres Helguera runs off the knock.
30.59
Guillermo Ortega threads the ball through to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuele Ghirardello.
34.55
Marcos Andres takes a quick throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Zamora laces a weighted ball forward to Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
38.41
Guillermo Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.50
Carlos Garcia makes a simple pass to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.35
Andres Marin passes the ball forward to Mirko Muzzi. Mirko Muzzi threads a neat ball through to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores whips the ball goalwards with his head. Oscar Flores scores for Real Sociedad!!
45.00
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Ruiz collects the pass. Romero P. Ruiz plays a one-two with Oscar Flores and advances towards the goal... Romero P. Ruiz rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Racing Santander players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off the second half!
49.05
Mirko Muzzi makes a probing pass to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.46
Romero P. Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Velasco. The referee calls over Romero P. Ruiz again and warns him to calm down! Francisco Velasco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Ronnie Mike laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia threads a neat ball through to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
59.34
Ronnie Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.34
Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Velasco and Rafael Navarro replacing Fernando Iglesias .Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Carlos Garcia and Stuart White replacing Guillermo Ortega .
63.55
Edmundo Cruz catches Romero P. Ruiz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Mirko Muzzi picks a pass forward to Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.10
Romero P. Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Muzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mirko Muzzi sees Tomas Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Flores. Oscar Flores makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
69.38
Romero P. Herrera barges into Eduardo Hernandez. Romero P. Herrera is warned by the referee! Eduardo Hernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.38
Free kick to Racing Santander just outside the area...
70.31
Marcos Andres takes a stuttering run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
77.45
Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Eugenio Ramos replacing Oscar Flores .
79.37
Mirko Muzzi threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Ruiz. Romero P. Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
84.02
Edmundo Cruz plays the ball forward to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Hansen who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Santander

Real Sociedad
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
35.8%
41.8%
22.4%

Scorers
Oscar Flores 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Flores of Real Sociedad

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Ramos (GK)
6
2.Francisco Serrano (DEF)
7
3.Francisco Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Samuele Ghirardello (DEF)
7
5.Juan-Carlos Zamora (MID)
6
6.Andres Helguera (MID)
6
7.Marcos Andres (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Gomez (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Hernandez (ATT)
6
10.Ivan Ramos (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Iglesias (ATT)
6
 
12.Edmundo Cruz (GK)yellow card
5
13.Eugenio Hidalgo (DEF)
0
14.Rafael Navarro (MID)
6

1.John Hansen (GK)
6
2.Tieme Dreef (DEF)
6
3.Ronnie Mike (DEF)
6
4.Andres Marin (DEF)
7
5.Romero P. Herrera (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Ortega (MID)
7
7.Mirko Muzzi (MID)yellow card
7
8.Carlos Garcia (MID)
7
9.Romero P. Ruiz (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Flores (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tomas Sousa (ATT)
9
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (MID)
6
13.Stuart White (GK)
6
14.Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6