Match Report


Racing SantanderRacing Santander     Albacete BalompieAlbacete Balompie
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lamine Ferreira-LeiteL. Ferreira-Leite59
G
1
G
70Juan-Carlos CastroJ. Castro
Giulio ArtisticoG. Artistico67
D
2
D
69Sebastian MedinaS. Medina
Gerhard BirkwaldG. Birkwald61
D
3
D
65Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino
Leonardo PenaL. Pena61
D
4
D
61Alfredo GutierrezA. Gutierrez
Tommy FentonT. Fenton71
M
captain5
M
61Juan-Carlos CastroJ. Castro
Eduardo GilE. Gil64
M
6
M
60Bakary SchumacherB. Schumacher
Nicolas HernandezN. Hernandez59
M
7
M
56Jason JessJ. Jess
Arturo RomanA. Roman45
M
8
M
50Nicolas CastroN. Castro
Danny TaylorD. Taylor71
A
9captain
M
47Albert FloresA. Flores
Pablo PeiroP. Peiro67
A
10
A
64Rodolfo DuranR. Duran
Victor FarinosV. Farinos65
A
11
A
54Luis ReyL. Rey
 
Walter PonzoW. Ponzo54
G
12
D
55Pedro VazquezP. Vazquez
Roberto CamposR. Campos50
D
13
A
53Fernando NunezF. Nunez
Jose RomanJ. Roman49
D
14
D
53Francisco JimenezF. Jimenez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Albacete Balompie. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier Farinos.


0.00
Albacete Balompie kick off!
4.48
Eduardo Gil hits a low pass to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Castro who gathers it comfortably.
12.51
Nicolas Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.43
With great vision, Daniel Marcelino plays the ball forward to Nicolas Castro. Nicolas Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Nicolas Castro shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
18.38
Albert Flores hits a low pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran plays a one-two with Luis Rey and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Duran comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Lamine Ferreira-Leite.
19.48
Bakary Schumacher takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Victor Farinos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.21
Arturo Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.18
Nicolas Hernandez makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Hernandez plays a quick one-two with Danny Taylor and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Hernandez tries a spectacular strike. Juan-Carlos Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.05
Bakary Schumacher advances with the ball. Bakary Schumacher lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Rey. Luis Rey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Lamine Ferreira-Leite gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
38.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Giulio Artistico laces a weighted ball forward to Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Gutierrez.
40.14
Nicolas Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
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. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
47.52
Tommy Fenton makes a probing pass to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.56
Giulio Artistico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Hernandez. Nicolas Hernandez makes a probing pass to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Castro who gathers it comfortably.
60.25
Leonardo Pena deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton laces a weighted ball forward to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
66.26
Gerhard Birkwald makes a probing pass to Arturo Roman. Arturo Roman decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro flicks the ball with his head but Juan-Carlos Castro is on top of it.
67.30
Alfredo Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Victor Farinos. The referee calls over Alfredo Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Victor Farinos stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.17
Nicolas Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Nicolas Hernandez shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
77.31
Albacete Balompie appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
77.31
Arturo Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
78.40
Eduardo Gil threads a neat ball through to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Castro who gathers it comfortably.
79.03
Daniel Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Jason Jess who brings the ball under control. Jason Jess hits a low pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Rey and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Duran makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.45
Jason Jess hacks Tommy Fenton from behind! The referee calls over Jason Jess and warns him to calm down! Tommy Fenton stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.37
Gerhard Birkwald flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Fenton controls it well on his chest. Tommy Fenton hits a low pass to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor knocks the ball forward, putting Victor Farinos through on goal. Victor Farinos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.06
Bakary Schumacher comes in with a late challenge on Arturo Roman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Jason Jess hits a low pass to Luis Rey. Luis Rey shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Santander

Albacete Balompie
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
26.7%
48%
25.3%

Scorers
Danny Taylor 20, 48
Nicolas Hernandez 26
Rodolfo Duran 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Taylor of Racing Santander

Match Ratings