Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,940 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Murcia 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 Vasco Helder.
The pitch is in good condition.
Murcia 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 Vasco Helder.
0.00
The first half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
9.37
Fernando Gil flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gento controls it well on his chest. Roberto Gento knocks the ball forward to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo whips in a cross ball towards Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.35
Julian Aguilar hacks Victor Vicente from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Vicente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.33
Daniel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Julian Aguilar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Aguilar runs straight at the defence! Julian Aguilar comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just off target!
20.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Ramirez plays the ball forward to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.45
Willy Kerhuiel flicks the ball to his team mate, Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.20
Victor Vicente flicks a high pass forward to Willy Kerhuiel who brings the ball under control. Willy Kerhuiel chips the ball to his team mate, Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar José Mari.
30.53
Oscar José Mari decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Oscar José Mari plays the ball forward to Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.34
Matthew Green threads the ball through to Julian Aguilar. Julian Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.16
Daniel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Julian Aguilar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Aguilar shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.44
Felipe Farinos flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Alvarez who takes it down. Pedro Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Julian Aguilar. Julian Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gabriel Andres!
38.25
Ernesto Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Carmona who takes it down. Ernesto Carmona shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
39.08
Francisco Ramirez brings the ball forward. Francisco Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Willy Kerhuiel knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Calvo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. 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.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Murcia kick off the second half!
48.02
Racing Santander are dictating the run of play here today.
51.20
Ernesto Pardo sees space and advances. Ernesto Pardo shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
54.23
Felipe Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Green. Matthew Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Aguilar. Julian Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.08
Fernando Gil brings the ball forward. Fernando Gil makes a simple pass to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.03
Daniel Moreno passes the ball forward to Julian Aguilar. Julian Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
69.04
Willy Kerhuiel flicks a high ball forward to Mirko Bonfiglio who takes it down. Mirko Bonfiglio kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Calvo but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.11
Pedro Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Moreno who takes it down. Daniel Moreno sees Ernesto Carmona in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Carmona knocks the ball forward to Julian Aguilar but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.42
Ernesto Carmona clumsily knocks into Fernando Gil. Ernesto Carmona is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.19
Ernesto Pardo threads the ball through to Ernesto Carmona. Ernesto Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Fernando Gil.
76.24
Ernesto Pardo takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Willy Kerhuiel gets to the ball and clears it up field.
84.04
Roberto Gento passes the ball forward to Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo runs straight at the defence! Rafael Calvo shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.02
Felipe Farinos passes the ball forward to Ernesto Pardo. Ernesto Pardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Garcia. Oscar Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%
Scorers
| Rafael Calvo 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Calvo of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Ramirez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pablo Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felipe Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Alvarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Green (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ernesto Pardo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ernesto Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oscar Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Aguilar (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 12. | Matthew Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Higginbotham (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Prieto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gabriel Andres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Gil (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Victor Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jacob Proctor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francisco Ramirez (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Roberto Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Victor Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Willy Kerhuiel (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rafael Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mirko Bonfiglio (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Rafael Calvo (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Michael Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Iglesias (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Souness (ATT) | 0 | |









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