Match Report


Racing SantanderRacing Santander     CD LeganésCD Leganés
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eugenio CarcedoE. Carcedo66
G
1
G
59Jose GimenezJ. Gimenez
Corentin SerredszumC. Serredszum61
D
2
D
74Arturo PerezA. Perez
Dietmar EberleD. Eberle57
D
3
D
67Jose Javier FuentesJ. Fuentes
Vikash HistillolesV. Histilloles56
D
4captain
D
59Arturo LorenzoA. Lorenzo
Alberto CortesA. Cortes48
D
captain5
D
58Romero P. CanoR. Cano
Julian MolinaJ. Molina61
M
6
D
57Francisco Guerrero LopezF. Guerrero Lopez
Jose Fortes VelascoJ. Velasco61
M
7
M
68Ricardo BarkeroR. Barkero
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie58
M
8
M
59Rodolfo NunezR. Nunez
Rafael HidalgoR. Hidalgo55
M
9
M
54Luis BlancoL. Blanco
Samuel RegoS. Rego54
A
10
A
65Martin LozanoM. Lozano
Craig MatthewsC. Matthews51
A
11
A
63Andres TorresA. Torres
 
Leonardo CabreraL. Cabrera63
G
12
A
60Ernest HoséE. Hosé
Adrian MezzanoA. Mezzano53
M
13
G
56Ivan PeiroI. Peiro
Bas YakubuB. Yakubu52
G
14
G
53Gregorio RubioG. Rubio

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 11,861 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio Carmona.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés get the match underway!
3.23
Jose Fortes Velasco knocks the ball forward to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.46
Jose Fortes Velasco flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
8.35
Jose Fortes Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Hidalgo. Rafael Hidalgo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.43
Luis Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lozano. Martin Lozano knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Blanco. Luis Blanco makes a deft header but Corentin Serredszum is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.22
Jose Fortes Velasco flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Rego who takes it down. Samuel Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Gimenez with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
34.51
Romero P. Cano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Lozano. Martin Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Torres. Andres Torres plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Barkero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Andres Torres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.05
Rodolfo Nunez decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Nunez passes the ball forward but Andres Torres is offside!
39.04
Rodolfo Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Cortes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.21
Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Velasco plays the ball forward to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance. Jose Gimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Leganés players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
48.48
Luis Blanco brings the ball forward. Luis Blanco rushes past Corentin Serredszum! Luis Blanco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.12
Jose Fortes Velasco sees space and advances. Jose Fortes Velasco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.33
Rodolfo Nunez clumsily knocks into Neil Ritchie. The referee brings Rodolfo Nunez to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Ritchie runs off the knock.
67.41
Jose Fortes Velasco takes a short throw-in bringing Vikash Histilloles into play. Vikash Histilloles knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Hidalgo. Rafael Hidalgo makes a deft header but Jose Gimenez is on top of it.
75.47
Neil Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.48
CD Leganés have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Hosé replacing Jose Gimenez and Ivan Peiro replacing Ernest Hosé and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.51
Ricardo Barkero knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Nunez. Rodolfo Nunez shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Racing Santander

CD Leganés
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
26%
54.8%
19.2%

Scorers
Craig Matthews 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Matthews of Racing Santander

Match Ratings