Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Atlético Osasuna. A crowd of 19,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Santander and Atlético Osasuna are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Pardo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Santander and Atlético Osasuna are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Pardo.
0.00
0-0Atlético Osasuna kick off and get the match underway!
3.06
0-0Miguel Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Riemann. Pascal Riemann threads the ball through to Rodolfo Garrido. Rodolfo Garrido controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
4.23
1-0Martin Rico makes a probing pass to Andres Carmona. Andres Carmona plays the ball forward to Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.23
1-0Martin Rico pushes up the pitch. Martin Rico darts forward. Martin Rico finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
15.13
Linus Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.48
Ricardo Vila knocks the ball forward to Jose Sanz. Jose Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.37
Carlos Pastor knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.21
2-1Rodolfo Marcelino flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Riemann.
27.21
Ivan Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Cabrera shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
28.44
Andres Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Dominguez.
30.37
Rodolfo Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.09
Miguel Dominguez decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Garrido. Rodolfo Garrido cuts inside the box! Rodolfo Garrido side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.47
Martin Rico deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Cabrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Arturo Ortiz!
36.16
Andres Carmona knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera runs straight at the defence! Adolfo Cabrera comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
38.16
Rodolfo Garrido makes a probing pass to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto makes a deft header. Dion Defoe is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.47
2-2Ricardo Vila clumsily knocks into Linus Bierhoff. Ricardo Vila is warned by the referee! Linus Bierhoff gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Atlético Osasuna 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 kick off and get the second half underway!
47.07
With imagination, Carlos Cabrera laces a weighted ball forward to Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Linus Bierhoff who takes it down. Linus Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Arturo Ortiz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.08
With some swift thinking, Carlos Cabrera plays the ball forward to Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Carlos Pastor. Carlos Pastor shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Arturo Ortiz manages to gather it.
59.58
Rodolfo Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Alonso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.37
3-2Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Rubén Fernandez replacing Ivan Segarra and Jon Nordqvist replacing Carlos Pastor .Atlético Osasuna have made a substitution with Ivan Rodriquez replacing Romero P. Pastor .
66.05
Carlos Cabrera makes a simple pass to Jon Nordqvist. Without breaking stride, Jon Nordqvist plays the ball forward to Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Arturo Ortiz keeps it out!
67.25
With some swift thinking, Jose Sanz plays the ball forward to Ricardo Vila. Ricardo Vila plays a one-two with Romero P. Pirri and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Vila rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
69.55
Pascal Riemann passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Garrido. Rodolfo Garrido makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Soto. Alfredo Soto shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Dion Defoe!
71.23
Jon Nordqvist flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.41
Linus Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.57
3-2Rodolfo Garrido comes in with a late challenge on Linus Bierhoff. The referee warns Rodolfo Garrido to calm down! Linus Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.25
Racing Santander have made a substitution with Marcos Leon replacing Juan-Carlos Alonso .
81.36
Rodolfo Garrido hacks Jon Nordqvist from behind! The referee warns Rodolfo Garrido again to calm down! Jon Nordqvist stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Leonardo Saez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Garrido. Rodolfo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Sanz. Jose Sanz shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.3%
35.7%
Play Area
23.8%
45.2%
31%
Scorers
| Juan-Carlos Alonso 4, 47 Eugenio José Mari 21 | Alfredo Soto 16, 38 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Alonso of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dion Defoe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martin Rico (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Carlos Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Bierhoff (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Andres Carmona (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adolfo Cabrera (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eugenio José Mari (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Juan-Carlos Alonso (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marcos Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rubén Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jon Nordqvist (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Arturo Ortiz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Miguel Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Leonardo Saez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Riemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodolfo Garrido (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Sanz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Pirri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alfredo Soto (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ivan Rodriquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Alonso (DEF) | 0 | |