Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Murcia. A crowd of 9,835 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Hugo Redondo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Murcia get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Roberto Gento passes the ball forward to Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.25
0-0Daniel Moreno threads a neat ball through to Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jšrg Van Wijker who gathers it comfortably.
9.33
0-1Matthew Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jšrg Van Wijker with no chance!! Goal for Murcia!
14.14
Matthew Green flicks a high pass forward to Julian Aguilar who brings the ball under control. Julian Aguilar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.39
0-1Matthew Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Aguilar. Julian Aguilar shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jšrg Van Wijker smothers it!
20.32
Pablo Dominguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreno. Daniel Moreno changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.38
Matthew Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Aguilar. Julian Aguilar shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.46
0-1Matthew Green catches Victor Vicente on the ankles. The referee warns Matthew Green to calm down! Victor Vicente stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.45
Victor Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gento controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Roberto Gento plays the ball forward to Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro plays a one-two with Mirko Bonfiglio and rushes in on goal... Rui Pinheiro takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Arturo Fernandez!
36.41
Showing composure, Romero P. Cruz laces a through ball forward to Matthew Green. Matthew Green threads a neat ball through to Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
38.29
Albert Marcos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
42.18
Ferry Van Fessem sees a break and surges forward. Ferry Van Fessem controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Matthew Green flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Carmona controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Carmona shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Jšrg Van Wijker had no chance!! Goal for Murcia!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Murcia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
49.00
Romero P. Cruz sees a break and surges forward. Romero P. Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Julian Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Julian Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.34
Rafael Verges deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.57
Francisco Calvo makes a probing pass to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
54.58
Ferry Van Fessem passes the ball forward to Roberto Gento. Roberto Gento makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Gento shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.25
Ernesto Carmona catches Victor Vicente on the ankles. Ernesto Carmona is given a warning by the referee! Victor Vicente runs off the knock.
61.04
Daniel Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.16
Alan Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Saez. Victor Saez flicks a high ball forward to Rui Pinheiro who gracefully takes it down. Rui Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Dominguez.
69.02
1-3Romero P. Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Moreno who brings the ball under control. Daniel Moreno sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Garcia but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.13
Daniel Moreno knocks the ball forward to Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
73.24
Matthew Green picks a pass forward to Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Murcia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.04
Francisco Calvo flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Carmona who takes it down. Ernesto Carmona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Bailey.
84.09
Ferry Van Fessem knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gento. Roberto Gento makes a probing pass to Rui Pinheiro. Rui Pinheiro plays a scrappy one-two with Mirko Bonfiglio and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rui Pinheiro comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
89.08
Matthew Green brings the ball forward. Matthew Green knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Julian Aguilar is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
36.8%
40.8%
22.4%
Scorers
| Roberto Gento 55 | Oscar Garcia 9, 61 Ernesto Carmona 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Garcia of Murcia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jšrg Van Wijker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ferry Van Fessem (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alan Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Victor Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Gento (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Willy Kerhuiel (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Victor Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mirko Bonfiglio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Moreno (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Proctor (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Souness (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Arturo Fernandez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Marquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Green (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Daniel Moreno (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Calvo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Carmona (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Oscar Garcia (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Julian Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthew Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Pardo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Higginbotham (ATT) | 0 | |