Match Report


Dilbert
today's match is sponsored by Dilbert
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,165 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Racing Santander and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander get the match underway!
2.14
Sebastian Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Fernandez. Roberto Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.31
Jose Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.31
Roberto Fernandez takes it forward alone. Roberto Fernandez shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.41
Alberto Carcedo advances with the ball. Alberto Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp heads the ball goalwards. Edmundo Ortega manages to gather it comfortably.
18.29
Patricio Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.23
Branko Bodart flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Carcedo. Alberto Carcedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edmundo Ortega who gathers it comfortably.
21.56
Jose Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.02
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.15
Sebastian Bravo passes the ball forward to Roberto Fernandez. Roberto Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.09
Regilio van den Broek surges forward with the ball. Regilio van den Broek flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.58
Roberto Suarez knocks the ball forward to Patricio Cruz. Patricio Cruz makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Guerrero Lopez. Jose Javier Guerrero Lopez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Duran easily smothers it!
42.10
Regilio van den Broek passes the ball forward to Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Regilio van den Broek sweeps the ball long. Jose Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
51.37
Jan Vennegoor Machlas barges into Adolfo Cruz. The referee calls over Jan Vennegoor Machlas and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.14
Alberto Carcedo makes a simple pass to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.36
Oscar Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.01
Hugo Munoz chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Leon. Miguel Leon shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.19
Alberto Carcedo threads the ball through to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Suarez.
72.53
Branko Bodart threads the ball through to Gabriele Fortin. Gabriele Fortin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp directs the ball goalwards with his head. Edmundo Ortega easily picks it out of the air!
73.07
Roberto Suarez knocks the ball forward to Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona plays a perfect one-two with Miguel Leon and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Carmona rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Patricio Duran easily smothers it!
81.21
Nicolas Mora passes the ball forward to Gabriele Fortin. Gabriele Fortin brings the ball forward. Gabriele Fortin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Bravo.
85.23
Adolfo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Munoz. Hugo Munoz makes a simple pass to Nicolas Carmona. Nicolas Carmona shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
89.43
Jose Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fernandez of Racing Santander
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23%
43.2%
33.8%