Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno61
G
captain1
G
55Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez
Gabriel HierroG. Hierro67
D
2
D
77Felipe HernandezF. Hernandez
Eduardo PastorE. Pastor61
D
3
D
71Guillermo CortesG. Cortes
Fernando MarinF. Marin61
D
4
D
66Alfredo GentoA. Gento
Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante57
D
5
M
69Olaf WijkerO. Wijker
Adolfo LopezA. Lopez69
M
6
M
61Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno
Fernando MendezF. Mendez65
M
7
M
55Pablo MorenoP. Moreno
Claudio GainzaC. Gainza57
M
8
M
51Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Rafael MolinaR. Molina71
A
9
A
76Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano
Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero63
A
10captain
A
75Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero
Paul StrachanP. Strachan60
A
11
A
53Rafael GarciaR. Garcia
 
Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido56
G
12
D
64Francisco MerinoF. Merino
Antonio CalvoA. Calvo55
D
13
D
63Mervin MilburnM. Milburn
Roberto RomeroR. Romero54
A
14
D
56David RamosD. Ramos

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,502 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Gimenez.


0.00
Racing Ferrol kick off!
8.53
Adolfo Lopez makes an attacking run forward. Adolfo Lopez shoots from long range. Guillermo Ibanez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
14.18
Olaf Wijker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano plays a one-two with Pablo Moreno and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Serrano takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.30
Olaf Wijker flicks a high pass forward to Albert Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Albert Guerrero knocks the ball forward, putting Olaf Wijker through on goal. Fernando Marin catches Olaf Wijker on the ankles. Olaf Wijker appeals for a penalty! Given!!
15.30
The referee points to the spot..
16.44
Rafael Garcia takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the left but Rafael Garcia cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
18.39
Guillermo Cortes hacks Rafael Molina from behind! The referee warns Guillermo Cortes to calm down! Rafael Molina stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.39
Free kick to Racing Ferrol just outside the area...
19.11
Adolfo Lopez calmly steps up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
24.49
Guillermo Cortes threads a neat ball through to Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.57
Guillermo Cortes knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Garcia who brings the ball under control. Rafael Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
30.19
Eduardo Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Caballero controls it well on his chest. Daniel Caballero passes the ball forward to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
33.12
Guillermo Cortes hacks Rafael Molina from behind! Guillermo Cortes is warned by the referee again! Rafael Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.34
Claudio Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Paul Strachan collects the pass. Paul Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Ibanez who gathers it comfortably.
38.22
Pablo Moreno surges forward with the ball. Pablo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.20
Paul Strachan catches Edmundo Moreno in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Paul Strachan to come over. It's a red card!! Edmundo Moreno is a little dazed but should be okay.
42.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Edmundo Moreno picks a pass forward to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero rushes past Eduardo Pastor! Albert Guerrero rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Rafael Butragueno as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
43.44
Corner kick to Real Zaragoza. Felipe Romero plays it out to the edge of the box. Rafael Molina gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Zaragoza kicking off!
47.25
Claudio Gainza sees Rafael Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Molina lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
48.52
Fernando Mendez catches Guillermo Cortes on the ankles. Fernando Mendez is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Cortes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.11
Adolfo Lopez hacks Felipe Romero from behind! Adolfo Lopez is warned by the referee! Felipe Romero runs off the knock.
57.29
Adolfo Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendez. Fernando Mendez sees Adolfo Lopez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Lopez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball strikes Pablo Moreno's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.25
Corner kick to Racing Ferrol. Adolfo Lopez plays it to the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fernando Mendez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.07
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .
65.07
Felipe Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Garcia. Fernando Marin hacks Rafael Garcia from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
67.36
Fernando Marin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
72.37
Mauricio Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Garcia. Rafael Garcia knocks the ball forward to Albert Guerrero but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.24
Showing composure, Alfredo Gento plays the ball forward to Francisco Merino. Francisco Merino flicks a high pass forward. Albert Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Guerrero sees Pablo Moreno just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Pablo Moreno provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
81.53
Gabriel Hierro hits a low pass to Adolfo Lopez. Adolfo Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Molina who brings the ball under control. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Edmundo Moreno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Moreno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

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

Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
31%
48.8%
20.2%

Scorers
Daniel Caballero 82
Rafael Garcia 16 (p), 24

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Garcia of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Butragueno (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Hierro (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Pastor (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Marin (DEF)
6
5.Mark Davanzante (DEF)
6
6.Adolfo Lopez (MID)
7
7.Fernando Mendez (MID)
6
8.Claudio Gainza (MID)
6
9.Rafael Molina (ATT)
7
10.Daniel Caballero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Paul Strachan (ATT)red card
3
 
12.Adolfo Garrido (GK)
0
13.Antonio Calvo (DEF)
0
14.Roberto Romero (ATT)
0

1.Guillermo Ibanez (GK)
6
2.Felipe Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Cortes (DEF)
6
4.Alfredo Gento (DEF)
6
5.Olaf Wijker (MID)
7
6.Edmundo Moreno (MID)
6
7.Pablo Moreno (MID)
6
8.Felipe Romero (MID)
6
9.Mauricio Serrano (ATT)
6
10.Albert Guerrero (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Garcia (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Francisco Merino (DEF)
6
13.Mervin Milburn (DEF)
0
14.David Ramos (DEF)
0