Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Murcia. A crowd of 8,787 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
10.07
0-0Gabriele Fortin makes a simple pass to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez heads the ball goalwards but Ricardo Zubizarreta is on top of it.
15.43
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.48
0-0Regilio van den Broek knocks the ball forward to Gabriele Fortin. Gabriele Fortin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.22
Racing Santander are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Murcia's defence.
22.36
Gabriele Fortin passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ricardo Zubizarreta.
30.44
Regilio van den Broek makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas shoots from distance but it flies wide!
32.27
Jose Javier Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Nieto. Jose Fortes Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Pichichi. Jose Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Arto Schmidt. Arto Schmidt rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.05
0-0Gabriele Fortin advances with the ball. Gabriele Fortin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Zubizarreta who gathers it comfortably.
42.09
Jose Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.48
Pablo Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Pichichi. Jose Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Alberto Carcedo knocks the ball forward to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Murcia kick off the second half!
55.51
Regilio van den Broek passes the ball forward to Alberto Carcedo. Alberto Carcedo passes the ball forward to Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.51
Jose Fortes Nieto makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Fortes Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Arto Schmidt. Arto Schmidt cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.40
0-1Jose Hidalgo brings the ball forward. Jose Hidalgo plays a perfect one-two with Arto Schmidt and rushes in on goal... Jose Hidalgo takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.38
Regilio van den Broek makes a simple pass to Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.54
Oscar Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Fortin. Gabriele Fortin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Javier Lozano.
75.10
Jose Fortes Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Pichichi. Jose Pichichi plays a perfect one-two with Arto Schmidt and rushes in on goal... Jose Pichichi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Jose Pichichi scores for Murcia!!
81.02
0-2Alberto Carcedo hacks Pablo Guerrero from behind! The referee motions to Alberto Carcedo to come over. It's a red card!! Pablo Guerrero runs off the knock.
83.56
Oscar Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
90.00
0-2Jan Vennegoor Machlas catches Jose Hidalgo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
33.7%
45.8%
20.5%
Scorers