Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 9,142 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Molowny.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander get the match underway!
4.11
Francisco Serrano plays the ball forward to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres sees space and advances. Marcos Andres controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.46
Arturo Molina makes a probing pass to Alfredo Rey. Alfredo Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano skips past Albert Roman! Antonio Lozano cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.53
Albert Roman threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Zamora. Juan-Carlos Zamora kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.28
Norman Wetherall flicks 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.
21.52
Juan-Carlos Zamora takes it forward alone. Juan-Carlos Zamora finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
24.24
Alfredo Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.03
With vision, Jose Javier Carcedo laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez edges inside the box! Roberto Vazquez rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.41
Norman Wetherall makes a beautiful solo run. Norman Wetherall shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.31
Albert Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Navarro. Rafael Navarro makes a simple pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Ramos but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.28
Andres Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.23
Sebastian Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Wetherall. Norman Wetherall chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Roman.
44.51
Marcos Andres surges forward with the ball. Marcos Andres lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Real Jaen 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
Real Jaen kick off and get the second half underway!
48.32
Albert Roman passes the ball forward to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcos Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega makes a looping header on goal but Alejandro Medina is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
51.15
Real Jaen are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
54.58
Andres Helguera makes an attacking run forward. Andres Helguera lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Samuele Monaco manages to keep it out.
57.30
Ivan Ramos barges into Nicolas Lopez. Ivan Ramos is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.47
Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Eugenio Hidalgo replacing Ivan Ramos .
66.50
Norman Wetherall makes a probing pass to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
67.01
Francisco Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Zamora. Juan-Carlos Zamora threads the ball through to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Samuele Monaco comfortably smothers it!
71.32
Norman Wetherall makes a simple pass to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.53
Showing composure, Julian Saez plays the ball forward to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Eduardo Ramos.
75.40
Edmundo Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Lozano. The referee calls over Edmundo Cruz and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.40
Free kick to Real Jaen just outside the area...
76.48
Jose Javier Carcedo takes a slow run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
77.52
Andres Helguera threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
78.16
Jose Javier Carcedo sees space and advances. Jose Javier Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
81.37
Alfredo Rey catches Marcos Andres on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Rey and warns him to calm down! Marcos Andres runs off the knock.
85.45
Nicolas Lopez hacks Eugenio Hidalgo from behind! Nicolas Lopez is warned by the referee! Eugenio Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.03
Edmundo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
26.2%
46.4%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Lozano of Real Jaen

Match Ratings