Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     CompostelaCompostela
Dave TownsendDave Townsend Ian Donaldson Ian Donaldson
Antonio NietoA. Nieto84
G
1
G
70Bernardo GinestraB. Ginestra
Manuel MendesM. Mendes67
D
2
D
69Pier G. TacchinardiP. Tacchinardi
Daniele ByrneD. Byrne64
D
captain3
D
78Frederico VazquezF. Vazquez
Brendan BrightonB. Brighton44
D
4
D
67Carlos SaezC. Saez
Jimmy AllachJ. Allach64
D
5
M
69Rodney BergerR. Berger
Elena MolinaE. Molina56
M
6
M
67Kai MatthäusK. Matthäus
Pedro AlvesP. Alves69
M
7
M
76Joe MccannJ. Mccann
Ivan BazzaniI. Bazzani70
M
8
M
65Kieron CarltonK. Carlton
Franco GalloF. Gallo72
A
9captain
A
83Chris AndertonC. Anderton
Benoit BiancoB. Bianco69
A
10
A
73Fernando LopezF. Lopez
Antonio MolinaA. Molina27
A
11
A
64David GlassD. Glass
 
Oluwashegun IkpebaO. Ikpeba72
A
12
G
67Oscar MedinaO. Medina
Adam AdamsA. Adams51
D
13
D
59Martin CamachoM. Camacho
Jose SuarezJ. Suarez85
A
14
M
55Andres MunozA. Munoz

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Compostela. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Ferrol are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Gil.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol get the match underway!
6.28
Pier G. Tacchinardi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Mccann. Joe Mccann makes a simple pass to David Glass. David Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Vazquez plays the ball forward to Joe Mccann. Joe Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.04
Pier G. Tacchinardi hits a low pass to Kieron Carlton. Kieron Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez tries a spectacular long range effort but Antonio Nieto is on top of it.
12.27
Pier G. Tacchinardi plays the ball forward to Kai Matthäus. Kai Matthäus knocks the ball forward to David Glass. David Glass whips in a cross ball towards Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Nieto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.54
With some swift thinking, Kai Matthäus plays the ball forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.24
Kai Matthäus knocks the ball forward to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Glass. David Glass shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
27.11
Pier G. Tacchinardi punts the ball hopefully upfield. David Glass knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.14
Carlos Saez barges into Benoit Bianco. The referee calls over Carlos Saez and warns him to calm down! Benoit Bianco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.01
Manuel Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Elena Molina controls it well on his chest. Elena Molina sees Benoit Bianco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Benoit Bianco plays a scrappy one-two with Franco Gallo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Benoit Bianco provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.52
Frederico Vazquez plays the ball forward to Kai Matthäus. Kai Matthäus threads a neat ball through to David Glass. David Glass sees Chris Anderton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Chris Anderton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Antonio Nieto manages to keep it out.
40.46
Rodney Berger threads a neat ball through to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Compostela kicking off!
48.21
With vision, Pier G. Tacchinardi plays the ball forward to Kieron Carlton. Kieron Carlton threads a neat ball through to Fernando Lopez. Fernando Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.50
Benoit Bianco catches Carlos Saez on the ankles. The referee warns Benoit Bianco to calm down! Carlos Saez stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.08
Carlos Saez sees space and advances. Carlos Saez hits a low pass to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Lopez. Manuel Mendes hacks Fernando Lopez from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
66.38
Kai Matthäus threads a neat ball through to David Glass. David Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.27
Jimmy Allach surges forward with the ball. Jimmy Allach threads a neat ball through to Antonio Molina. Antonio Molina knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Franco Gallo is offside!
75.54
Pier G. Tacchinardi flicks a high ball forward to Rodney Berger who takes it down. Rodney Berger threads a neat ball through to David Glass. David Glass rushes past Daniele Byrne! David Glass looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Compostela!
79.16
Joe Mccann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Glass. David Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.12
Daniele Byrne threads a neat ball through to Pedro Alves. With imagination, Pedro Alves laces a weighted ball forward to Franco Gallo. Franco Gallo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.37
Pier G. Tacchinardi flicks a high pass forward to Rodney Berger who brings the ball under control. Rodney Berger runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodney Berger lofts in a cross ball towards David Glass. David Glass gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Antonio Nieto manages to keep it out.
87.51
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Alves stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Alves plays a one-two with Antonio Molina and advances towards the goal... Frederico Vazquez comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Alves. Pedro Alves appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

Compostela
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
29.3%
70.7%
Play Area
32%
42.7%
25.3%

Scorers
Chris Anderton 27
David Glass 76

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Glass of Compostela

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Nieto (GK)
7
2.Manuel Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Daniele Byrne (DEF)
6
4.Brendan Brighton (DEF)
6
5.Jimmy Allach (DEF)
6
6.Elena Molina (MID)
6
7.Pedro Alves (MID)
6
8.Ivan Bazzani (MID)
6
9.Franco Gallo (ATT)
6
10.Benoit Bianco (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Molina (ATT)
6
 
12.Oluwashegun Ikpeba (ATT)
0
13.Adam Adams (DEF)
0
14.Jose Suarez (ATT)
0

1.Bernardo Ginestra (GK)
6
2.Pier G. Tacchinardi (DEF)
7
3.Frederico Vazquez (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Saez (DEF)
6
5.Rodney Berger (MID)
7
6.Kai Matthäus (MID)
7
7.Joe Mccann (MID)
6
8.Kieron Carlton (MID)
6
9.Chris Anderton (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Fernando Lopez (ATT)
6
11.David Glass (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Oscar Medina (GK)
0
13.Martin Camacho (DEF)
0
14.Andres Munoz (MID)
0