Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 7,527 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.


0.00
Racing Santander kick off the first half!
3.53
Giuseppe Parlour threads the ball through to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal cuts inside the box! Julian Vidal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Ernesto Duran. Excellent block.
15.41
With a delightful solo run, Victor Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Victor Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.25
George Mcleod hits a low pass to Andres Ibanez. Andres Ibanez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andres Ibanez edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Andres Ibanez provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.49
Andres Ibanez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andres Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Zamora.
27.45
Gregorio Zamora passes the ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adolfo Suarez rushes past George Mcleod! Adolfo Suarez tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.15
Marcos Cano makes a probing pass to Victor Diez. Victor Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Gregorio Zamora and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Victor Diez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.29
George Mcleod knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal plays a quick one-two with Hugo Munoz and rushes in on goal... Julian Vidal rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.34
Adolfo Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Enrique Vidal provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.00
Romero P. Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Cano collects the pass. Marcos Cano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Diez. Victor Diez makes a probing pass to Adolfo Suarez but he's offside!
45.00
Juan-Carlos Cano threads a neat ball through to Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz makes a simple pass to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal makes a great pass forward. Hugo Munoz runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. CD Badajoz also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
CD Badajoz start the second half!
49.00
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Cano who brings the ball under control. Marcos Cano shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Elena Menendez!
60.59
Racing Santander have made a substitution with Alfred de Ruiter replacing Enrique Vidal .
71.26
Demetrio Tagliaferri plays the ball forward to Andres Ibanez. Andres Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Alec Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Ferguson plays a one-two with Jose Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Alec Ferguson tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
72.40
Adolfo Suarez hits it upfield. Victor Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.20
Andres Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Dominguez who takes it down. Jose Dominguez cuts inside the box! Jose Dominguez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball strikes Hugo Farinos's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.30
It's a corner kick. Andres Ibanez loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alec Ferguson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.19
Demetrio Tagliaferri advances with the ball. Demetrio Tagliaferri flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Ferguson. Alec Ferguson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.35
Without breaking stride, Juan-Carlos Cano plays the ball forward to Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Alejandro Bravo manages to keep it out.
81.27
Racing Santander are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
83.08
Hugo Farinos darts forward. Hugo Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Diez. Victor Diez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.56
George Mcleod flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Ibanez. Andres Ibanez passes the ball forward to Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
89.14
Hugo Munoz comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Suarez. Hugo Munoz is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.2%
48.1%
24.7%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Ibanez of CD Badajoz

Match Ratings