Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 18,188 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albacete Balompie and Racing Santander are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Moreno.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Albacete Balompie and Racing Santander are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Moreno.
0.00
0-0Albacete Balompie get the match underway!
4.42
0-0Marcos Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seyni Gope-Fenepej. Seyni Gope-Fenepej kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Carrasco.
6.54
0-0Seeing Seth Smith's run, Seyni Gope-Fenepej quickly throws the ball into his path. Seth Smith runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Seth Smith makes a probing pass to Ernesto Montero but he's offside!
14.05
0-0Alfredo Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Mendez who takes it down. Rafael Mendez sees Romero P. Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente heads the ball goalwards but somehow Liam Correa manages to keep it out.
21.01
0-1Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vicente collects the pass. Elena Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Cano. Jose Cano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Liam Correa had no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
27.33
0-1Seyni Gope-Fenepej comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Mendez. Seyni Gope-Fenepej is warned by the referee! Rafael Mendez runs off the knock.
28.16
Seth Smith flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Reyes controls it well on his chest. Patricio Reyes threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.43
Rafael Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Cano. Jose Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.15
Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné sees Jose Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Cano threads the ball through to Elena Vicente but he's offside!
36.35
1-1Rafael Mendez hits a low pass to Jose Cano. Jose Cano whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.14
1-1Seth Smith barges into Alfredo Gento. Seth Smith is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.26
Seth Smith knocks the ball forward to Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Rodolfo Zanoncelli. Excellent save.
40.39
1-1Marcos Carrasco plays the ball forward to Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry knocks the ball forward to Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Neil Cope!
45.00
Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné flicks a high ball forward to Elena Vicente who takes it down. Elena Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Liam Correa!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Marcos Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry takes it forward alone. Matt Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Juan Mora.
48.19
1-1Matt Hendry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Claudio Carrasco reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.06
Matt Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero makes a pass forward but Alberto Moreno makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
53.42
Rafael Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Gento. Rafael Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Alfredo Gento runs off the knock.
55.34
Seyni Gope-Fenepej makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno rushes past Juan Mora! Alberto Moreno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.17
Seyni Gope-Fenepej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes shoots from outside the area but is denied by Rodolfo Zanoncelli. Excellent save.
59.11
With some swift thinking, Alfredo Gento plays the ball forward to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
65.43
Seyni Gope-Fenepej flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Reyes collects the pass. Patricio Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.14
Raffaele Baldi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero edges inside the box! Ernesto Montero strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Neil Cope happens to be in the right place to block it.
83.58
Seyni Gope-Fenepej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Mendez.
84.54
Seth Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Reyes. Patricio Reyes finds some space and shoots from distance. Rodolfo Zanoncelli gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
85.33
Rafael Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
89.46
Matt Hendry threads the ball through to Alberto Moreno. Alberto Moreno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
23.5%
49.4%
27.1%
Scorers
| Ernesto Montero 28 | Jose Cano 21 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ernesto Montero of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Liam Correa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Raffaele Baldi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Ferreira (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Marcos Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Seyni Gope-Fenepej (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Seth Smith (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Matt Hendry (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Patricio Reyes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Ernesto Montero (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alberto Moreno (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Javier Sanz (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Serrano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Zanoncelli (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Claudio Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Cope (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Juan Mora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Cano (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Elena Vicente (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Pena (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Claudio Farinos (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Moore (MID) | 0 | |