Match Report


SalamancaSalamanca     Racing SantanderRacing Santander
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brian PerryB. Perry67
G
1captain
G
66Eugenio CarcedoE. Carcedo
Adolfo SolerA. Soler70
D
2
D
61Corentin SerredszumC. Serredszum
Pedro MoyaP. Moya66
D
3
D
57Dietmar EberleD. Eberle
Nils BackesN. Backes66
D
4
D
56Vikash HistillolesV. Histilloles
Torsten MüllerT. Müller58
D
captain5
D
48Alberto CortesA. Cortes
Gregorio CarrascoG. Carrasco70
M
6
M
61Julian MolinaJ. Molina
Martin VicenteM. Vicente67
M
7
M
61Jose Fortes VelascoJ. Velasco
Brian DixonB. Dixon64
M
8
M
58Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Eduardo MoralesE. Morales64
A
9
M
55Rafael HidalgoR. Hidalgo
Luciano BernardiniL. Bernardini63
A
10
A
54Samuel RegoS. Rego
Frederic CarlierF. Carlier58
A
11
A
51Craig MatthewsC. Matthews
 
Norman NaylorN. Naylor67
G
12
G
63Leonardo CabreraL. Cabrera
Ebi LatoE. Lato65
G
13
M
53Adrian MezzanoA. Mezzano
Ottavio FioreO. Fiore61
M
14
G
52Bas YakubuB. Yakubu

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 12,899 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Diaz.


0.00
Salamanca kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
Brian Dixon makes a probing pass to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales deftly passes the ball to Gregorio Carrasco, releasing him through on goal. Gregorio Carrasco rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Carcedo with no chance!! Goal for Salamanca!
8.30
Brian Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Cortes.
9.13
Julian Molina comes in with a late challenge on Luciano Bernardini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luciano Bernardini stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Vikash Histilloles plays the ball forward to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nils Backes.
14.08
Torsten Müller flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Moya who takes it down. With vision, Pedro Moya picks a pass forward to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales whips in a cross ball towards Frederic Carlier. Frederic Carlier flicks the ball with his head but Alberto Cortes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
15.09
Frederic Carlier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Bernardini. Luciano Bernardini shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Eugenio Carcedo.
18.06
Nils Backes threads a neat ball through to Pedro Moya. Pedro Moya threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales threads the ball through to Gregorio Carrasco but he's offside!
20.51
Nils Backes sees Brian Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Dixon takes it forward alone. Brian Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.14
Craig Matthews makes an attacking run forward. Craig Matthews finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
26.47
Dietmar Eberle volleys a long ball forward. Craig Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.33
Pedro Moya threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Soler. Adolfo Soler makes a probing pass to Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales plays a scrappy one-two with Luciano Bernardini and advances towards the goal... Corentin Serredszum clumsily knocks into Eduardo Morales. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
34.33
The referee points to the spot..
35.45
Eduardo Morales takes a long run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.48
Rafael Hidalgo hits a low pass to Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Perry who gathers it comfortably.
42.22
Luciano Bernardini sees Eduardo Morales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Bernardini. Luciano Bernardini is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
49.36
Neil Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Neil Ritchie whips in a cross ball towards Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews makes a deft header but somehow Brian Perry manages to keep it out.
53.37
Dietmar Eberle threads the ball through to Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Brian Perry with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
60.01
Jose Fortes Velasco sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fortes Velasco plays a one-two with Craig Matthews and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Velasco comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.28
Nils Backes threads the ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eugenio Carcedo manages to gather it.
66.54
Torsten Müller takes it forward alone. Torsten Müller flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Bernardini. Luciano Bernardini shoots from distance but Eugenio Carcedo is on top of his game. Good keeping!
67.05
Neil Ritchie comes in with a late challenge on Martin Vicente. The referee calls over Neil Ritchie and warns him to calm down! Martin Vicente stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.10
Nils Backes makes a simple pass to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
72.26
Brian Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Luciano Bernardini who takes it down. Luciano Bernardini lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Morales. Eduardo Morales makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
81.42
Torsten Müller advances with the ball. Torsten Müller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Carlier. Frederic Carlier advances inside the box! Frederic Carlier takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.38
Neil Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Julian Molina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Molina whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Rego. Samuel Rego connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Salamanca

Racing Santander
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.8%
27.2%
Play Area
31.5%
41.3%
27.2%

Scorers
Gregorio Carrasco 2
Eduardo Morales 35 (p)
Craig Matthews 53

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

Match Ratings
1.Brian Perry (GK)
6
2.Adolfo Soler (DEF)
7
3.Pedro Moya (DEF)
8
4.Nils Backes (DEF)
7
5.Torsten Müller (DEF)
8
6.Gregorio Carrasco (MID)goal scored
9
7.Martin Vicente (MID)
7
8.Brian Dixon (MID)
7
9.Eduardo Morales (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Luciano Bernardini (ATT)
7
11.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
7
 
12.Norman Naylor (GK)
0
13.Ebi Lato (GK)
0
14.Ottavio Fiore (MID)
0

1.Eugenio Carcedo (GK)
7
2.Corentin Serredszum (DEF)
6
3.Dietmar Eberle (DEF)
6
4.Vikash Histilloles (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Cortes (DEF)
6
6.Julian Molina (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jose Fortes Velasco (MID)
6
8.Neil Ritchie (MID)
7
9.Rafael Hidalgo (MID)
6
10.Samuel Rego (ATT)
7
11.Craig Matthews (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Leonardo Cabrera (GK)
0
13.Adrian Mezzano (MID)
0
14.Bas Yakubu (GK)
0