Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 16,466 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Mérida Unión Deportiva appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Hutchison.
0.00
0-0Mérida Unión Deportiva start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.28
0-0Ivan Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Gento. Ivan Gomez is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.53
0-0Juan Nieto threads the ball through to Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.49
0-0Juan Nieto threads a neat ball through to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez sees Rafael Castillo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Castillo plays a quick one-two with Jose Fortes Serrano and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Rafael Castillo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Rodolfo Zanoncelli.
15.39
1-0Juan Mora passes the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Cano. Jose Cano makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.20
1-0David Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Mora.
21.11
David Smith plays the ball forward to Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro knocks the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
26.26
Gavin Law plays the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Zanoncelli who gathers it comfortably.
27.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Ramos plays the ball forward to Gabriel Hierro. Gabriel Hierro threads the ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.21
Carlos Martin knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
33.41
Alfredo Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné flicks a high pass forward. Jose Cano controls it well on his chest. Jose Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Nieto.
34.27
Ivan Gomez darts forward. Ivan Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.41
Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Serrano collects the pass. Jose Fortes Serrano lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Rodolfo Zanoncelli. What a great pair of hands!
38.22
Ivan Gomez makes a simple pass to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Carrasco.
39.35
Alfredo Mendez threads a neat ball through to Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. With a delightful solo run, Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné stretches the opposition's defence. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Leonardo Alvarez. Excellent save.
40.46
Juan Mora threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Gento. Alfredo Gento passes the ball forward to Jose Cano. Jose Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Gabriel Hierro plays the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Carrasco.
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
49.02
With some swift thinking, Ivan Gomez plays the ball forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from outside the area but is denied by Rodolfo Zanoncelli. Excellent save.
57.47
Luis Ramos passes the ball forward to Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Serrano. Jose Fortes Serrano knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
61.02
Claudio Carrasco makes a probing pass to Rafael Mendez. With wonderful imagination, Rafael Mendez plays the ball forward to Jose Cano. Jose Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.12
With great vision, Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné plays the ball forward to Jose Cano. Jose Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente whips the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
72.06
Carlos Martin brings the ball forward. Carlos Martin threads the ball through to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rodolfo Zanoncelli!
77.55
Miguel Rey threads a neat ball through to Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Smith.
78.31
Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné threads a neat ball through to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente cuts inside the box! Elena Vicente tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.03
Miguel Rey passes the ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné threads the ball through to Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.17
1-1Alfredo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Mendez controls it well on his chest. Rafael Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Cano. Jose Cano lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Juan Nieto sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
83.06
With vision, Alfredo Mendez laces a through ball forward to Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné flicks a high ball forward to Jose Cano who takes it down. Jose Cano shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.58
1-1Juan Mora hacks Rafael Castillo from behind! Juan Mora is shown the yellow card! Rafael Castillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
35.2%
41.8%
23.1%
Scorers
| Jose Cano 15 | Rafael Castillo 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Castillo of Mérida Unión Deportiva |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rodolfo Zanoncelli (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Claudio Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfredo Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Juan Mora (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Miguel Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Gento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Mendez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jose Cano (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Elena Vicente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Pena (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Claudio Farinos (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Moore (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Alvarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan Nieto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Guillermo Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Gomez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Hierro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Gavin Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Castillo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jose Fortes Serrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Hernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Brand (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Kiko (ATT) | 0 | |