Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Eibar. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Racing Santander and Eibar are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Eibar get the match underway!
3.39
Ernesto Pascual clumsily knocks into Frederic Chimbonda. The referee calls over Ernesto Pascual and warns him to calm down! Frederic Chimbonda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.48
Samir Lange knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Pardo.
6.56
Frederic Chimbonda flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Richard McNeill tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Ricardo Marquitos manages to gather it comfortably.
8.40
Adolfo Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Pascual. Ernesto Pascual takes it forward alone. Ernesto Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.32
Alfredo Sanz takes it forward alone. Alfredo Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
14.01
Pedro Pardo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Nieto. Gregorio Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Butragueno.
20.54
Michael Maximiano advances with the ball. Michael Maximiano chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Richter. Malte Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Hernandez.
28.28
Racing Santander are easily keeping Eibar at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.57
Adolfo Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Delgado. Mauricio Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Mauricio Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Hernandez.
40.43
Michael Maximiano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samir Lange. Samir Lange flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.41
Ernesto Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales goes all the way! Frederico Morales shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander kick off!
47.18
Ernesto Pascual brings the ball forward. Ernesto Pascual goes all the way! Ernesto Pascual rockets a shot on goal. Adolfo Marquez easily smothers it.
48.53
Samir Lange chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales lofts in a cross ball towards Malte Richter. Malte Richter heads the ball goalwards. Adolfo Marquez easily picks it out of the air!
49.35
Ernesto Pascual makes a simple pass to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.07
Frederic Chimbonda chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
Ernesto Pascual advances with the ball. Ernesto Pascual shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Adolfo Marquez!
61.25
Alberto Rodriguez barges into Richard McNeill. The referee calls over Alberto Rodriguez and warns him to calm down! Richard McNeill runs off the knock.
65.22
Ernesto Pascual makes a probing pass to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Richter. Malte Richter directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Adolfo Marquez!
67.57
Adolfo Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Gil. Enrique Gil sees a break and surges forward. Enrique Gil passes the ball forward but Malte Richter is offside!
71.14
Pedro Pardo knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Nieto. Gregorio Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.48
Samir Lange chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Richter. Malte Richter shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Marquez easily smothers it!
77.53
Michael Maximiano knocks the ball forward to Samir Lange. Samir Lange controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Vazquez.
85.14
Alfredo Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard McNeill. Richard McNeill threads the ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
89.44
Fernando Hernandez passes the ball forward to Gregorio Nieto. Gregorio Nieto makes a probing pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
Michael Maximiano surges forward with the ball. Michael Maximiano passes the ball forward to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Pascual of Racing Santander
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
30.2%
43%
26.7%