Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Celta Vigo. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Helder.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Helder.
0.00
0-0Racing Santander get the match underway!
3.05
0-0Eugenio Torres changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Gabriel Andres comfortably punches it away to safety.
6.41
Arturo Velasco sees Eugenio Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Torres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
12.20
0-0Frederico Herrero makes a probing pass to Romano Verhoeven. Romano Verhoeven hits a low pass to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gabriel Andres who gathers it comfortably.
24.58
Eugenio Torres threads a neat ball through to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.16
Romano Verhoeven surges forward with the ball. Romano Verhoeven lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Gabriel Andres manages to gather it.
36.45
0-0Jacob Proctor catches Eugenio Torres on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eugenio Torres runs off the knock.
38.26
0-0With vision, Romano Verhoeven laces a through ball forward to Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
39.44
0-1Frederico Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Del Sol. Miguel Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiano Galante controls it well on his chest. Sebastiano Galante shoots from 25 yards. The keeper, Gabriel Andres, sees it late!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
45.00
Eugenio Torres knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante cuts inside the box! Sebastiano Galante cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Celta Vigo kick off!
47.16
Roberto Gento runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Gento shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.43
With imagination, Fernando Gil plays the ball forward to Francisco Ramirez. Francisco Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Calvo. Rafael Calvo skips past Felipe Segarra! Rafael Calvo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.03
Victor Vicente hits a low pass to Roberto Gento. Roberto Gento knocks the ball forward to Mirko Bonfiglio. Mirko Bonfiglio shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.40
Felipe Segarra hits a low pass to Gianmatteo De Sole. Gianmatteo De Sole plays the ball forward to Sebastiano Galante. Sebastiano Galante sees Roberto Perez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Perez tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.15
1-2Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Graeme Ince replacing Miguel Del Sol .
79.30
Arturo Velasco sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Velasco sees Sebastiano Galante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiano Galante edges inside the box! Sebastiano Galante tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.31
Graeme Ince makes a beautiful solo run. Graeme Ince knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Gil.
83.48
Romano Verhoeven flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Perez. Roberto Perez shoots from 25 yards. Gabriel Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
85.49
Jacob Proctor kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ramirez. Francisco Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Bonfiglio collects the pass. Mirko Bonfiglio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Jardim.
89.04
Jacob Proctor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willy Kerhuiel. Willy Kerhuiel flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Calvo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Calvo shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
26.7%
45.3%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiano Galante of Celta Vigo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gabriel Andres (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jacob Proctor (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Francisco Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Gento (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Victor Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Willy Kerhuiel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rafael Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mirko Bonfiglio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Calvo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Michael Duberry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Iglesias (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Scott Souness (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicolas Torres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arturo Velasco (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Frederico Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Felipe Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gianmatteo De Sole (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eugenio Torres (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Romano Verhoeven (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Miguel Del Sol (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Perez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sebastiano Galante (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Caballero (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Bravo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graeme Ince (ATT) | 6 | |