Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 12,532 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Santander and Racing Ferrol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Vidal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Santander and Racing Ferrol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nicolas Vidal.
0.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the first half underway!
3.44
Juan-Carlos Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.54
Pedro Ibanez flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Moreno who brings the ball under control. Antonio Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ibanez but the linesman indicates offside!
12.21
Joao Jardim plays the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Carcedo who gathers it comfortably.
14.15
Jose Fortes Velasco knocks the ball forward to Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.18
Craig Matthews barges into Miguel Gainza. The referee warns Craig Matthews to calm down! Miguel Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.18
Vikash Histilloles sees Jose Fortes Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.20
Miguel Gainza threads the ball through to Quim Santos. Quim Santos threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.20
Samuel Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.25
Juan-Carlos Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Quim Santos. Quim Santos threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Santos. Dietmar Eberle hacks Quim Santos from behind! Penalty for Racing Ferrol!!
24.25
The referee points to the spot..
25.08
Pedro Ibanez takes a slow run up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
27.56
Sebastian Morales sees Joao Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Jardim darts forward. Joao Jardim runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Joao Jardim provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
36.01
Vikash Histilloles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.27
Samuel Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Jardim.
40.45
Juan-Carlos Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Armstrong. Eoin Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Moreno controls it well on his chest. Antonio Moreno passes the ball forward to Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez takes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Eugenio Carcedo!
44.06
Pedro Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ibanez. Pedro Ibanez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off the second half!
49.10
With imagination, Neil Ritchie plays the ball forward to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews knocks the ball forward, putting Samuel Rego through on goal. Samuel Rego cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.30
Joao Jardim hacks Jose Fortes Velasco from behind! The referee calls over Joao Jardim and warns him to calm down! Jose Fortes Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.37
Corentin Serredszum threads a neat ball through to Neil Ritchie. Neil Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Gainza.
66.35
Dietmar Eberle knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.42
Corentin Serredszum sees Julian Molina in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
73.53
With some swift thinking, Edmundo Cortes plays the ball forward to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews rushes past Juan-Carlos Pichichi! Craig Matthews looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
79.53
Alberto Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Molina. Julian Molina hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.09
Samuel Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Molina. Julian Molina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Pichichi.
84.02
Joao Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Moreno. Antonio Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
26.8%
47.6%
25.6%
Scorers
Craig Matthews 74 | Pedro Ibanez 25 (p) |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Matthews of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
1. | Eugenio Carcedo (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Corentin Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dietmar Eberle (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Vikash Histilloles (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Alberto Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Julian Molina (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jose Fortes Velasco (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Edmundo Cortes (MID) | 8 | |
10. | Samuel Rego (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Craig Matthews (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
12. | Leonardo Cabrera (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Rafael Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Adrian Mezzano (MID) | 0 |
1. | Romero P. Zamora (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Sebastian Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Miguel Gainza (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Juan-Carlos Pichichi (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Eoin Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Fernando Molowny (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Quim Santos (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Joao Jardim (MID) | 9 | |
9. | Nikolas Walter (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Pedro Ibanez (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Antonio Moreno (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Roberto Lopes (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Carlos Almeida (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Juan Morales (DEF) | 0 |