Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Oviedo. A crowd of 13,367 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Santander and Real Oviedo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Diaz.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Santander and Real Oviedo are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Diaz.
0.00
Real Oviedo kick off the first half!
3.07
Andy Brighton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Mendez. Alejandro Mendez shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Eugenio Carcedo. Excellent save.
10.11
Andy Brighton threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gimenez. Roberto Gimenez makes a probing pass between the defence to Martin Gil. Martin Gil cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.50
Samuel Rego clumsily knocks into Luis Gutierrez. The referee calls over Samuel Rego and shows him a yellow card! Luis Gutierrez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.23
Alejandro Mendez clumsily knocks into Jose Fortes Velasco. The referee warns Alejandro Mendez to calm down! Jose Fortes Velasco stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.42
Luis Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Martin Gil. Martin Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Segarra. Some silky footwork from Rafael Segarra provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Eugenio Carcedo gets down and covers it.
16.27
Andy Brighton flicks a high pass forward to Martin Gil who brings the ball under control. Martin Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.13
Andy Brighton plays the ball forward to Nicola C. Rivalta. Nicola C. Rivalta passes the ball forward to Rafael Segarra. Rafael Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Martin Gil. Martin Gil makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
21.51
Eduardo Romero flicks a high ball forward to Nicola C. Rivalta who takes it down. Nicola C. Rivalta threads a neat ball through to Rafael Segarra. Rafael Segarra shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
27.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.14
Roberto Gimenez makes a probing pass to Martin Gil. Martin Gil whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Segarra. Rafael Segarra jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
38.12
Neil Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Neil Ritchie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Vila who gathers it comfortably.
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. Real Oviedo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
48.24
Nicola C. Rivalta clumsily knocks into Edmundo Cortes. The referee brings Nicola C. Rivalta to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Cortes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.18
Jose Fortes Velasco threads the ball through to Edmundo Cortes. Edmundo Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.02
Corentin Serredszum gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Jose Fortes Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
Neil Ritchie sees Jose Fortes Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Velasco hits a low pass to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
66.49
Andy Brighton hacks Neil Ritchie from behind! Andy Brighton is warned by the referee! Neil Ritchie runs off the knock.
69.14
With imagination, Eduardo Romero picks a pass forward to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Gimenez. Roberto Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Segarra. Rafael Segarra comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Eugenio Carcedo reads it well. Well saved!
71.49
Pedro Velasco threads a neat ball through to Martin Gil. Martin Gil threads a neat ball through to Rafael Segarra. Rafael Segarra rushes past Dietmar Eberle! Rafael Segarra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
72.30
Alejandro Mendez threads a neat ball through to Andy Brighton. Andy Brighton threads the ball through to Rafael Segarra but he's offside!
77.03
Dietmar Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Cortes collects the pass. Edmundo Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Velasco. Jose Fortes Velasco plays the ball forward to Craig Matthews who has made a great run into the box. Craig Matthews tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Racing Santander are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.43
With imagination, Alejandro Mendez picks a pass forward to Rafael Segarra. Rafael Segarra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Corentin Serredszum.
89.25
Eduardo Romero plays the ball forward to Nicola C. Rivalta. Nicola C. Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Andy Brighton controls it well on his chest. Andy Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Carcedo who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
44.4%
23.5%
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Carcedo of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
1. | Eugenio Carcedo (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Corentin Serredszum (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dietmar Eberle (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Vikash Histilloles (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Alberto Cortes (DEF) | 7 | |
6. | Julian Molina (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jose Fortes Velasco (MID) | 8 | |
8. | Neil Ritchie (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Edmundo Cortes (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Samuel Rego (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
11. | Craig Matthews (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Leonardo Cabrera (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Rafael Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Adrian Mezzano (MID) | 0 |
1. | Francisco Vila (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Pedro Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Pedro Aguilar (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Eduardo Romero (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Luis Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Nicola C. Rivalta (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Andy Brighton (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Roberto Gimenez (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Alejandro Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
10. | Rafael Segarra (ATT) | 8 | |
11. | Martin Gil (ATT) | 8 | |
12. | Martin Santos (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Elena Gimenez (GK) | 0 | |
14. | David Booth (GK) | 0 |