Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 9,063 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Roman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and RCD Espanyol are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Julian Roman.
0.00
0-0Racing Santander get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Generoso De Icco knocks the ball forward to Arturo Rodriquez. Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.30
0-0Sebastian Suarez barges into Andres Helguera. The referee calls over Sebastian Suarez and warns him to calm down! Andres Helguera runs off the knock.
4.15
0-0Alberto Ferrer flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Lorenzo but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.53
0-1Alberto Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Eduardo Ramos had no chance!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
14.36
Oscar Carcedo sweeps the ball up the wings. Jose Javier Lorenzo shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.29
0-1Alberto Ferrer catches Marcos Andres on the ankles. Alberto Ferrer is shown the yellow card! Marcos Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.29
Alfredo Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Ferrer who takes it down. Alberto Ferrer makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.45
Marcos Andres threads a neat ball through to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.42
Fernando Santos clumsily knocks into Francisco Velasco. Fernando Santos is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.07
Albert Roman passes the ball forward to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.40
1-2Marcos Andres flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Francisco Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Helguera. With fabulous vision, Andres Helguera laces a weighted ball forward to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Vazquez.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Santander players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off the second half!
47.11
Alberto Ferrer hacks Juan-Carlos Zamora from behind! The referee warns Alberto Ferrer to calm down! Juan-Carlos Zamora stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.26
1-2Andres Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Adolfo Reyes keeps it out!
57.42
Marcos Andres flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Iglesias who takes it down. Fernando Iglesias shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Reyes smothers it!
59.58
Arturo Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for RCD Espanyol!
61.58
1-3Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Eugenio Hidalgo replacing Fernando Iglesias .
67.30
Marcos Andres makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Andres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.13
1-3Racing Santander are keeping most of the possession.
83.50
Albert Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres makes a simple pass to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Adolfo Reyes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
84.28
Arturo Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos skips past Edmundo Cruz! Fernando Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
85.03
Andres Helguera threads a neat ball through to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Adolfo Reyes had no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
26.3%
47.4%
26.3%
Scorers
| Eduardo Hernandez 39 Ivan Ramos 85 | Fernando Santos 7, 18, 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Santos of RCD Espanyol |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Helguera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Andres (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Navarro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hernandez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Ivan Ramos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Fernando Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edmundo Cruz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samuele Ghirardello (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eugenio Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Adolfo Reyes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Generoso De Icco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Rodriquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastian Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto Ferrer (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Martin Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Lorenzo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Edmundo Roman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Moritz Ouindi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Delgado (GK) | 0 | |