Match Report
| Racing Santander | Racing Santander |  |  | Elche CF | Elche CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Walter Ponzo | W. Ponzo |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Florian Morlock | F. Morlock | |||||||||
| Giulio Artistico | G. Artistico | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Ruel Maclean | R. Maclean | |||||||||
| Gerhard Birkwald | G. Birkwald | | 61 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 |  | Emmanuel Vryzas | E. Vryzas | ||||||||
| Giovanni Bertarelli | G. Bertarelli | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 |  | Andres Andres | A. Andres | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Garcia | J. Garcia | | 73 | M | | | 5 | | M | 74 | | Alexander Ahrens | A. Ahrens | ||||||||
| Tommy Fenton | T. Fenton | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Dale Roberts | D. Roberts | |||||||||
| Eduardo Gil | E. Gil | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Rafael Diaz | R. Diaz | |||||||||
| Nicolas Hernandez | N. Hernandez | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Ernesto Pardo | E. Pardo | |||||||||
| Danny Taylor | D. Taylor | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Antonio Roman | A. Roman | |||||||||
| Pablo Peiro | P. Peiro | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Jean-Marie Huard | J. Huard | |||||||||
| Victor Farinos | V. Farinos | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Albert Cruz | A. Cruz | |||||||||
| Carlos Cabrera | C. Cabrera | | 58 | M | | 12 | | G | 67 | | Marc Helmer | M. Helmer | |||||||||
| Roberto Campos | R. Campos | | 51 | D | | 13 | | D | 59 | | Adam Owen | A. Owen | |||||||||
| Jose Roman | J. Roman | | 50 | D | | 14 | | D | 54 | | Arturo Santos | A. Santos | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play Elche CF in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Hernandez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Elche CF get the match underway!
3.50
0-0Tommy Fenton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.45
0-0Tommy Fenton plays the ball forward to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
9.49
0-0Rafael Diaz receives the ball from a throw-in from Ernesto Pardo. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Diaz plays the ball forward to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman makes a probing pass to Jean-Marie Huard but he's offside!
16.41
Ruel Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Roberts. With a delightful solo run, Dale Roberts stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Roberts passes the ball forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
18.44
Giulio Artistico flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gil collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Gil plays the ball forward to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruel Maclean plays the ball forward to Dale Roberts. Dale Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Albert Cruz comfortably collects the pass. Albert Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.28
Dale Roberts hits a low pass to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Albert Cruz is offside!
27.37
Giulio Artistico sees a break and surges forward. Giulio Artistico threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos passes the ball forward but Pablo Peiro is offside!
28.27
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Gerhard Birkwald picks a pass forward to Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Danny Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Florian Morlock with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
32.10
Giovanni Bertarelli flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gil controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Gil knocks the ball forward to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro skips past Ruel Maclean! Pablo Peiro takes a shot at goal. Florian Morlock gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
40.21
Andres Andres breaks forward. With some swift thinking, Andres Andres plays the ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Nicolas Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Danny Taylor controls it well on his chest. Danny Taylor shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. The Elche CF players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
47.25
Tommy Fenton chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.47
Dale Roberts threads a neat ball through to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.48
1-0Alexander Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Jean-Marie Huard provides some space. He shoots at goal. Gerhard Birkwald steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
51.48
Ernesto Pardo makes a probing pass to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Huard but the linesman indicates offside!
53.41
1-0Giovanni Bertarelli passes the ball forward to Nicolas Hernandez. Nicolas Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Peiro controls it well on his chest. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
57.46
Nicolas Hernandez makes a probing pass to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.27
Nicolas Hernandez threads the ball through to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor finds some space and shoots from distance. Florian Morlock gets down and covers it.
65.41
1-0Tommy Fenton hacks Ernesto Pardo from behind! Tommy Fenton is warned by the referee! Ernesto Pardo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.50
Jose Fortes Garcia barges into Ernesto Pardo. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Garcia and warns him to calm down! Ernesto Pardo runs off the knock.
69.45
With some swift thinking, Tommy Fenton plays the ball forward to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
71.52
Rafael Diaz plays the ball forward to Albert Cruz. Albert Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Walter Ponzo easily smothers it!
72.57
Jose Fortes Garcia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Fortes Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.20
Jose Fortes Garcia threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. With a superhuman jump, Danny Taylor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Florian Morlock. Excellent save.
77.24
Andres Andres threads a neat ball through to Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Jean-Marie Huard who gracefully takes it down. Jean-Marie Huard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.14
Dale Roberts hits a low pass to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Giovanni Bertarelli sees Jose Fortes Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Garcia flicks a high ball forward to Victor Farinos who takes it down. Victor Farinos puts a great ball through. Danny Taylor runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Victor Farinos takes a stuttering run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Albert Cruz slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Pablo Peiro takes a stuttering run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Antonio Roman takes a long run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Danny Taylor steps up but connects badly skews it wide!
Jean-Marie Huard takes a slow run up. He curls the ball into the top right corner - goal!!
Gerhard Birkwald takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the right but Gerhard Birkwald cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Andres Andres calmly steps up and fires a shot towards goal, but it clips the post and goes wide!
Jose Fortes Garcia takes a cautious run up. Jose Fortes Garcia slots the ball into the top right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Alexander Ahrens takes a slow run up. The ball flies into the bottom right corner - goal!!
Giulio Artistico takes a long run up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
Emmanuel Vryzas takes a slow run up but it goes wide.
Walter Ponzo takes a short run up but it's wide!
Ruel Maclean takes a cautious run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Taylor of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Ponzo (GK)
6
2. Giulio Artistico (DEF)
7
3. Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
6
4. Giovanni Bertarelli (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Garcia (MID)
7
6. Tommy Fenton (MID)
8
7. Eduardo Gil (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Hernandez (MID)
7
9. Danny Taylor (ATT)
9
10. Pablo Peiro (ATT)
6
11. Victor Farinos (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Roberto Campos (DEF)
0
14. Jose Roman (DEF)
0
1. Florian Morlock (GK)
8
2. Ruel Maclean (DEF)
7
3. Emmanuel Vryzas (DEF)
6
4. Andres Andres (DEF)
8
5. Alexander Ahrens (MID)
6
6. Dale Roberts (MID)
8
7. Rafael Diaz (MID)
7
8. Ernesto Pardo (MID)
6
9. Antonio Roman (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Marie Huard (ATT)
9
11. Albert Cruz (ATT)
6
12. Marc Helmer (GK)
0
13. Adam Owen (DEF)
0
14. Arturo Santos (DEF)
0