Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,886 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off!
4.58
0-0Gabriele Fortin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Marquitos.
8.37
0-1Jose Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. Jose Fernandez scores for Racing Santander!!
16.30
0-1Sergio Greco clumsily knocks into Jose Fernandez. The referee calls over Sergio Greco and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.34
0-1Gabriele Fortin brings the ball forward. Gabriele Fortin whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
20.51
0-1Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.05
Alfredo Gonzalez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Patricio Duran manages to gather it comfortably.
24.41
Adolfo Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
27.16
Gabriele Fortin kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.50
Rodolfo Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.30
Alfredo Gonzalez makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Gonzalez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.07
Jose Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.45
Gabriele Fortin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Martin.
39.25
1-1Racing Santander are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.39
Alberto Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Moreno.
42.08
1-1Adolfo Hernandez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Cortes. Adolfo Hernandez is given a warning by the referee! Jose Cortes runs off the knock.
44.43
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
Sergio Greco passes the ball forward to Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Racing Santander kick off the second half!
47.34
Gabriele Fortin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.29
Jose Cortes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.13
Patricio Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
57.04
Alberto Carcedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
61.03
Alfredo Gonzalez catches Alberto Carcedo on the ankles. Alfredo Gonzalez is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Carcedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.36
Nicolas Mora clumsily knocks into Jimmy Leclercq. Nicolas Mora is warned by the referee! Jimmy Leclercq runs off the knock.
66.58
Alberto Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Allsopp. Nelson Allsopp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.50
Noel Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Hernandez. Adolfo Hernandez passes the ball forward to Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.52
Frederico Ortega threads the ball through to Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Montero.
77.35
Jose Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.33
Branko Bodart brings the ball forward. Branko Bodart passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Machlas. Jan Vennegoor Machlas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Pena.
83.10
Adolfo Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Patricio Duran is on top of it.
87.36
Alberto Carcedo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%
Scorers
| Francisco Gil 28 | Jose Fernandez 8, 87 |