Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     SalamancaSalamanca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rafael ButraguenoR. Butragueno61
G
captain1
G
65Kew HuibertsK. Huiberts
Gabriel HierroG. Hierro67
D
2
D
77Quim VelosoQ. Veloso
Eduardo PastorE. Pastor61
D
3
D
76Michael JemmaliM. Jemmali
Fernando MarinF. Marin61
D
4
D
75Elena VergesE. Verges
Mark DavanzanteM. Davanzante57
D
5
M
75Andres RodriquezA. Rodriquez
Adolfo LopezA. Lopez69
M
6
M
67Hugo Del SolH. Del Sol
Fernando MendezF. Mendez65
M
7
M
62Rodolfo CamineroR. Caminero
Claudio GainzaC. Gainza57
M
8
M
56Michele MangoneM. Mangone
Rafael MolinaR. Molina71
A
9
A
75Jose Fortes ButraguenoJ. Butragueno
Daniel CaballeroD. Caballero63
A
10captain
A
72Alberto GentoA. Gento
Paul StrachanP. Strachan60
A
11
A
66Francisco ZubizarretaF. Zubizarreta
 
Adolfo GarridoA. Garrido56
G
12
D
72Martin CabreraM. Cabrera
Antonio CalvoA. Calvo55
D
13
G
64Jean-Jacques RodriguesJ. Rodrigues
Roberto RomeroR. Romero54
A
14
D
63Jose Javier CamposJ. Campos

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Salamanca. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Garcia.


0.00
Salamanca kick off the first half!
3.45
Hugo Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Butragueno. Jose Fortes Butragueno edges inside the box! Jose Fortes Butragueno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rafael Butragueno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.08
With imagination, Adolfo Lopez picks a pass forward to Daniel Caballero. Daniel Caballero shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
9.11
Quim Veloso makes an attacking run forward. Quim Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Zubizarreta. Francisco Zubizarreta heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Rafael Butragueno.
10.54
Rodolfo Caminero takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Fernando Mendez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
15.45
Daniel Caballero plays the ball forward to Paul Strachan. Paul Strachan shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.08
Rodolfo Caminero makes a simple pass to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Zubizarreta. Francisco Zubizarreta gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
24.03
Eduardo Pastor hacks Alberto Gento from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.27
Andres Rodriquez catches Rafael Molina on the ankles. Andres Rodriquez is warned by the referee! Rafael Molina grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.29
Hugo Del Sol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Butragueno. Jose Fortes Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
33.44
Claudio Gainza sees space and advances. Claudio Gainza shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
34.00
Jose Fortes Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Mendez. The referee warns Jose Fortes Butragueno to calm down! Fernando Mendez runs off the knock.
36.54
Claudio Gainza hacks Hugo Del Sol from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Del Sol stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.49
Fernando Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Molina who brings the ball under control. Rafael Molina tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
40.08
Fernando Mendez clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Caminero. The referee brings Fernando Mendez to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.53
Claudio Gainza catches Andres Rodriquez on the ankles. Claudio Gainza is given a warning by the referee! Andres Rodriquez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca have changed their lineup with Martin Cabrera replacing Elena Verges and Jose Javier Campos replacing Jose Fortes Butragueno.

45.00
The second half starts with Racing Ferrol kicking off!
53.45
Hugo Del Sol sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Gento. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.21
Salamanca have made a substitution with Jean-Jacques Rodrigues replacing Michele Mangone .
63.50
Paul Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Veloso.
66.38
Fernando Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Paul Strachan who takes it down. Paul Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Rodriquez.
67.46
Jean-Jacques Rodrigues makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.57
Adolfo Lopez knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Molina. Rafael Molina shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kew Huiberts effortlessly smothers it!
79.19
With some swift thinking, Rodolfo Caminero plays the ball forward to Francisco Zubizarreta. Francisco Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Rafael Butragueno. Excellent save.
90.00
Without breaking stride, Francisco Zubizarreta plays the ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

Salamanca
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.6%
64.4%
Play Area
32.2%
52.5%
15.3%

Scorers
Paul Strachan 15
Jose Fortes Butragueno 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Butragueno of Salamanca

Match Ratings