Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 9,924 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Zaragoza and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier  Marquez.


0.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Andres Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Marques who brings the ball under control. Antonio Marques skips past Francisco Serrano! Antonio Marques strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.59
Ricardo Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Leon. Antonio Leon brings the ball forward. Antonio Leon threads the ball through to Antonio Marques but he's offside!
12.39
Marcos Andres threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Santander!
18.58
Francisco Serrano threads a neat ball through to Andres Helguera. Andres Helguera knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Aguilar.
21.02
Andres Pirri threads a neat ball through to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Real Zaragoza are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.33
Antonio Leon sees Antonio Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Marques threads the ball through into the box. Rafael Gil makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.37
Andres Helguera threads a neat ball through to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
33.14
Andres Helguera threads a neat ball through to Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Kiko.
34.27
Juan-Carlos Zamora sees Ivan Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Ramos shoots from distance but it is miles over!
38.23
Rafael Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos heads the ball goalwards. Rafael Molowny picks it out of the air!
39.14
Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Caminero knocks the ball forward, putting Rafael Gil through on goal. Rafael Gil makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
40.24
With imagination, Rafael Navarro plays the ball forward to Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Rafael Molowny is on top of it.
42.18
Rafael Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Ramos who takes it down. Ivan Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
44.54
Ivan Kiko takes a long throw-in. Eugenio Aguilar hits a low pass to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks the ball forward, putting Antonio Marques through on goal. Antonio Marques takes a shot at goal but Eduardo Ramos is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the second half underway!
53.03
Jose Rubio passes the ball forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques advances inside the box! Antonio Marques makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.43
Ivan Kiko flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Leon who takes it down. Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gil controls it well on his chest. Rafael Gil finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
57.06
Marcos Andres makes a simple pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.44
Francisco Velasco laces a through ball forward to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from distance. Solid save from Rafael Molowny.
60.45
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Fabiano Peruzzi replacing Ricardo Rubio .Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Eugenio Hidalgo replacing Fernando Iglesias .
61.50
Eugenio Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rafael Gil through on goal. Rafael Gil cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.56
Andres Pirri threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero heads the ball goalwards but Eduardo Ramos is on top of it.
67.21
Antonio Leon laces a weighted ball forward to Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.32
Edmundo Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Caminero. The referee calls over Edmundo Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.14
Jakob Dörner threads a neat ball through to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.43
Andres Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos advances inside the box! Ivan Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.30
Marcos Andres flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Hidalgo who takes it down. Eugenio Hidalgo tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.24
Marcos Andres threads a neat ball through to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Hidalgo. Ivan Kiko barges into Eugenio Hidalgo. Penalty not given!!
83.03
Francisco Velasco hacks Antonio Marques from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.22
With great vision, Rafael Navarro plays the ball forward to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
87.03
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Hidalgo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ivan Ramos takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
Andres Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo advances inside the box! Eugenio Hidalgo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
30.6%
44.7%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Ramos of Racing Santander

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Molowny (GK)
7
2.Ivan Kiko (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Aguilar (DEF)
7
4.Ricardo Rubio (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Leon (MID)
6
6.Jose Rubio (MID)
7
7.Andres Pirri (MID)
6
8.Jakob Dörner (MID)
6
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)
6
10.Antonio Marques (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fernando Caminero (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
6
13.Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
0
14.Pablo Verges (GK)
0