Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,344 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Lozano.
0.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
Without breaking stride, Julian Saez plays the ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.23
Julian Saez sees Antonio Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.50
Francisco Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Samuele Monaco manages to gather it comfortably.
14.12
Albert Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Ramos who brings the ball under control. Ivan Ramos shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.06
Norman Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Roman.
22.20
Andres Helguera runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andres Helguera threads the ball through to Eduardo Hernandez but he's offside!
33.03
Rafael Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
34.08
Norman Wetherall hacks Marcos Andres from behind! The referee brings Norman Wetherall to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Andres grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.25
Albert Roman takes it forward alone. Albert Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Iglesias. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Iglesias connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Sebastian Carmona. That should have been a goal!
44.46
Julian Saez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Jaen 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
The whistle blows and Real Jaen kick off!
48.19
Sebastian Carmona catches Fernando Iglesias on the ankles. Sebastian Carmona is warned by the referee! Fernando Iglesias hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.30
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.56
Alfredo Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano makes a great pass forward. Roberto Vazquez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
54.34
Francisco Velasco flicks a high pass forward. Andres Helguera controls it well on his chest. Andres Helguera makes an attacking run forward. Andres Helguera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
55.08
Julian Saez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Lozano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Lozano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Roman.
60.57
Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Eugenio Hidalgo replacing Fernando Iglesias .
63.58
Rafael Navarro barges into Norman Wetherall. Rafael Navarro is shown the yellow card! Norman Wetherall gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.03
Andres Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez knocks the ball forward, putting Eugenio Hidalgo through on goal. Eugenio Hidalgo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.57
Arturo Molina makes a probing pass to Julian Saez. Julian Saez makes an attacking run forward. Julian Saez lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Eduardo Ramos. What a great pair of hands!
77.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
78.38
Arturo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Rey. Alfredo Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
81.30
Edmundo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Helguera. Andres Helguera threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.30
Arturo Molina runs forward with the ball. Arturo Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Julian Saez plays the ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
30.1%
46.6%
23.3%
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Saez of Real Jaen |
Match Ratings
1. | Samuele Monaco (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Alejandro Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Arturo Molina (DEF) | 8 | |
4. | Nicolas Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Sebastian Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Alfredo Rey (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Norman Wetherall (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Julian Saez (MID) | 9 | |
9. | Fernando Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Antonio Lozano (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Roberto Vazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Pablo Moreno (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Juan-Carlos Mora (GK) | 0 | |
14. | Victor Vega (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Eduardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Albert Roman (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Francisco Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Francisco Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Andres Helguera (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Marcos Andres (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Rafael Navarro (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
9. | Eduardo Hernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Ivan Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Fernando Iglesias (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Edmundo Cruz (GK) | 6 | |
13. | Samuele Ghirardello (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Eugenio Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 |