Match Report


Racing SantanderRacing Santander     CD LeganésCD Leganés
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo RamosE. Ramos67
G
1
G
61Ernesto SuarezE. Suarez
Albert RomanA. Roman78
D
2
D
71Simon ReimersS. Reimers
Francisco SerranoF. Serrano73
D
3
D
66Roberto RubioR. Rubio
Francisco VelascoF. Velasco67
D
4
D
59Antonio MenendezA. Menendez
Juan-Carlos ZamoraJ. Zamora67
M
5
D
56Guillermo HernandezG. Hernandez
Andres HelgueraA. Helguera61
M
6
M
66Carlos MoralesC. Morales
Marcos AndresM. Andres61
M
captain7captain
M
65Edmundo AlvarezE. Alvarez
Rafael NavarroR. Navarro57
M
8
M
59Ivan HerreraI. Herrera
Eduardo HernandezE. Hernandez72
A
9
M
58Guy GarciaG. Garcia
Hugo OrtegaH. Ortega68
A
10
A
67Gabriel MolownyG. Molowny
Ivan RamosI. Ramos65
A
11
A
64Jose Fortes LozanoJ. Lozano
 
Edmundo CruzE. Cruz63
G
12
A
56Juan GarridoJ. Garrido
Samuele GhirardelloS. Ghirardello60
D
13
D
55Miguel PenaM. Pena
Eugenio HidalgoE. Hidalgo60
D
14
M
54Neil MayN. May

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 9,496 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier  Marquez.


0.00
The first half starts with CD Leganés kicking off!
8.35
Edmundo Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
10.42
Albert Roman catches Ivan Herrera on the ankles. Albert Roman is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Herrera runs off the knock.
14.05
Edmundo Alvarez makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Lozano. Jose Fortes Lozano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.18
Ivan Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Herrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.19
Albert Roman flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Andres controls it well on his chest. Marcos Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
32.49
Edmundo Alvarez catches Rafael Navarro on the ankles. The referee calls over Edmundo Alvarez and warns him to calm down! Rafael Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.49
Edmundo Alvarez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Lozano who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Velasco.
38.26
Rafael Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez collects the pass. Eduardo Hernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ernesto Suarez!
39.33
Marcos Andres flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Ortega collects the pass. Hugo Ortega shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.10
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. CD Leganés 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
Racing Santander start the second half!
55.38
Antonio Menendez sees Carlos Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny makes a great pass forward. Jose Fortes Lozano runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.38
Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano and Eugenio Hidalgo replacing Ivan Ramos .
61.48
Juan-Carlos Zamora runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan-Carlos Zamora finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.35
Guillermo Hernandez darts forward. With some swift thinking, Guillermo Hernandez plays the ball forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lozano. Jose Fortes Lozano rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
66.26
Albert Roman barges into Gabriel Molowny. The referee warns Albert Roman again to calm down! Gabriel Molowny runs off the knock.
67.45
Albert Roman makes a simple pass to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres makes a probing pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
73.30
Andres Helguera passes the ball forward to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega shoots from 20 yards but Ernesto Suarez reads it well. Fabulous stop!
75.17
Marcos Andres plays the ball forward to Eugenio Hidalgo. Eugenio Hidalgo plays a one-two with Hugo Ortega and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eugenio Hidalgo provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ernesto Suarez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Racing Santander

CD Leganés
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
23.5%
52.9%
23.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Suarez of CD Leganés

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

1.Ernesto Suarez (GK)
9
2.Simon Reimers (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Rubio (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Menendez (DEF)
6
5.Guillermo Hernandez (DEF)
7
6.Carlos Morales (MID)
7
7.Edmundo Alvarez (MID)
7
8.Ivan Herrera (MID)
8
9.Guy Garcia (MID)
6
10.Gabriel Molowny (ATT)
7
11.Jose Fortes Lozano (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Garrido (ATT)
0
13.Miguel Pena (DEF)
0
14.Neil May (MID)
0