Match Report
| Racing Santander | Racing Santander |  |  | Villarreal CF | Villarreal CF | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Walter Ponzo | W. Ponzo |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Gary Mccall | G. Mccall | |||||||||
| Giulio Artistico | G. Artistico | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Eugenio Pena | E. Pena | |||||||||
| Gerhard Birkwald | G. Birkwald |  | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Gabriel Delgado | G. Delgado | |||||||||
| Giovanni Bertarelli | G. Bertarelli | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Kevin Brehme | K. Brehme | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Garcia | J. Garcia | | 73 | M |  | | 5 | | M | 75 | | Carlos Diez | C. Diez | ||||||||
| Tommy Fenton | T. Fenton |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Enrique Pascual | E. Pascual | |||||||||
| Eduardo Gil | E. Gil | | 64 | M | | 7 | | | M | 68 | | Eugenio Cabrera | E. Cabrera | ||||||||
| Nicolas Hernandez | N. Hernandez | | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 65 | | Steve Peckham | S. Peckham | |||||||||
| Danny Taylor | D. Taylor | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 | | Gabriel Cortes | G. Cortes | |||||||||
| Pablo Peiro | P. Peiro | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Felipe Hernandez | F. Hernandez | |||||||||
| Victor Farinos | V. Farinos | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Adam Salmon | A. Salmon | |||||||||
| Carlos Cabrera | C. Cabrera | | 58 | M | | 12 | | D | 64 | | Oscar Soler | O. Soler | |||||||||
| Roberto Campos | R. Campos | | 51 | D | | 13 | | G | 62 | | Stephen Hansen | S. Hansen | |||||||||
| Jose Roman | J. Roman | | 50 | D | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Vincenzo Rösler | V. Rösler | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 15,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Delgado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Delgado.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Steve Peckham makes a simple pass to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
4.01
Enrique Pascual makes a simple pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.22
Showing composure, Eduardo Gil laces a through ball forward to Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
10.51
Giovanni Bertarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro whips in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.53
0-0Giovanni Bertarelli makes a probing pass to Tommy Fenton. Tommy Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Peiro controls it well on his chest. Pablo Peiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gary Mccall is on top of it.
15.53
Enrique Pascual makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Pascual shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
18.48
Gabriel Delgado threads a neat ball through to Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez surges forward with the ball. Carlos Diez shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.26
Kevin Brehme chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. Walter Ponzo comfortably gets down and covers it.
26.53
Enrique Pascual threads the ball through to Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.20
0-1Enrique Pascual takes a long throw-in. Eugenio Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Salmon!
33.32
Eugenio Cabrera hits a low pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Walter Ponzo manages to gather it.
36.07
Gerhard Birkwald makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Gil. Eduardo Gil threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.56
Eduardo Gil flicks a high ball forward to Victor Farinos who takes it down. Victor Farinos plays a scrappy one-two with Pablo Peiro and advances towards the goal... Victor Farinos rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.41
Kevin Brehme takes it forward alone. Kevin Brehme runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kevin Brehme shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Gabriel Delgado sees Eugenio Cabrera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Ponzo with no chance!! Goal for Villarreal CF!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
48.06
1-2Steve Peckham threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Hernandez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Giovanni Bertarelli barges into Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.06
With vision, Steve Peckham laces a weighted ball forward to Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Walter Ponzo.
50.04
1-2Corner kick to Villarreal CF. Steve Peckham plays it to the near post. Jose Fortes Garcia reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.36
Enrique Pascual surges forward with the ball. Enrique Pascual controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
53.36
Enrique Pascual flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.08
With a delightful solo run, Steve Peckham stretches the opposition's defence. Steve Peckham threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Walter Ponzo manages to gather it easily.
60.18
1-2Seeing a gap ahead, Eugenio Pena plays the ball forward to Steve Peckham. Steve Peckham makes a probing pass to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Walter Ponzo who gathers it comfortably.
67.01
Eduardo Gil changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Gil whips in a cross ball towards Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
77.20
Gabriel Delgado threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Walter Ponzo!
79.58
Eugenio Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes plays a one-two with Felipe Hernandez and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Cortes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Walter Ponzo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.47
1-3Carlos Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Hernandez. Felipe Hernandez powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Giulio Artistico blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.22
Giulio Artistico flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Hernandez. Nicolas Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Victor Farinos who brings the ball under control. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gary Mccall with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
90.00
Eugenio Cabrera passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Danny Taylor 36 Pablo Peiro 87 | Adam Salmon 30, 45 Gabriel Cortes 80 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Cortes of Villarreal CF |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Ponzo (GK)
7
2. Giulio Artistico (DEF)
6
3. Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
6
4. Giovanni Bertarelli (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Garcia (MID)
6
6. Tommy Fenton (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Gil (MID)
6
8. Nicolas Hernandez (MID)
6
9. Danny Taylor (ATT)
7
10. Pablo Peiro (ATT)
7
11. Victor Farinos (ATT)
7
12. Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Roberto Campos (DEF)
0
14. Jose Roman (DEF)
0
1. Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Pena (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Delgado (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Diez (MID)
6
6. Enrique Pascual (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Cabrera (MID)
7
8. Steve Peckham (MID)
7
9. Gabriel Cortes (ATT)
9
10. Felipe Hernandez (ATT)
7
11. Adam Salmon (ATT)
9
12. Oscar Soler (DEF)
0
13. Stephen Hansen (GK)
0
14. Vincenzo Rösler (ATT)
0