Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,504 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo  Redondo.


0.00
Numancia get the match underway!
4.28
Victor Saez barges into Martino Zauli. Victor Saez is warned by the referee! Martino Zauli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.42
Roberto Suarez catches Ferry Van Fessem on the ankles. Roberto Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Ferry Van Fessem stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.27
Carlos Nunez takes a long throw-in. With vision, Arturo Vazquez plays the ball forward to Andres Pastor. Andres Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Suarez controls it well on his chest. Roberto Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ferry Van Fessem.
22.38
Roberto Gento comes in with a late challenge on Albert Romero. The referee warns Roberto Gento to calm down! Albert Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.35
Oscar Kiko punts the ball hopefully upfield. Niccolo Boyd plays a one-two with Claudio Romero and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Boyd cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
26.24
With great vision, Victor Vicente plays the ball forward to Albert Marcos. With a delightful solo run, Albert Marcos stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Marcos passes the ball forward but Rui Pinheiro is offside!
30.48
Albert Romero advances with the ball. Albert Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
32.11
Albert Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Andres Pastor. Albert Marcos is given a warning by the referee! Andres Pastor stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.24
Andres Pastor comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Gento. Andres Pastor is warned by the referee! Roberto Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.43
Carlos Nunez brings the ball forward. Carlos Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Roberto Gento threads a neat ball through to Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia have changed their lineup with Lennart Cziommer replacing Guillermo Montero. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander kick off!
48.15
Andres Pastor threads the ball through to Claudio Romero. Claudio Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.20
Albert Marcos threads a neat ball through to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.18
Rafael Verges comes in with a late challenge on Martino Zauli. Rafael Verges is warned by the referee! Martino Zauli is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
55.01
Albert Romero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Romero advances inside the box! Albert Romero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.44
Numancia have made a substitution with Adriano Rampulla replacing Niccolo Boyd .
65.38
Oscar Kiko lofts the ball long. Claudio Romero shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.22
Carlos Nunez pushes up the pitch. Carlos Nunez sees space and advances. Carlos Nunez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.07
Roberto Gento threads a neat ball through to Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro advances inside the box! Rui Pinheiro tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.27
Rafael Verges barges into Albert Romero. The referee warns Rafael Verges again to calm down! Albert Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.22
Rafael Verges threads a neat ball through to Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
29.1%
48.1%
22.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mirko Bonfiglio of Racing Santander

Match Ratings
1.Hugo Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Arturo Vazquez (DEF)
7
3.Carlos Nunez (DEF)
9
4.Oscar Kiko (DEF)
6
5.Martino Zauli (MID)
6
6.Albert Romero (MID)
8
7.Guillermo Montero (MID)
6
8.Andres Pastor (MID)
6
9.Niccolo Boyd (ATT)
6
10.Roberto Suarez (ATT)
5
11.Claudio Romero (ATT)
6
 
12.Fernando Garrido (MID)
0
13.Lennart Cziommer (MID)
6
14.Adriano Rampulla (MID)
6

1.Jšrg Van Wijker (GK)
6
2.Ferry Van Fessem (DEF)
6
3.Alan Bailey (DEF)
6
4.Victor Vicente (DEF)
6
5.Albert Marcos (MID)
6
6.Roberto Gento (MID)
6
7.Willy Kerhuiel (MID)
6
8.Victor Saez (MID)
6
9.Rafael Verges (MID)
6
10.Mirko Bonfiglio (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rui Pinheiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Francisco Moreno (ATT)
0
13.Jacob Proctor (DEF)
0
14.Scott Souness (ATT)
0