Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 16,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off and get the match underway!
2.54
0-0Enrique Redondo hoofs the ball up the pitch. Terry Smith knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.51
1-0Jose Fortes Garcia makes a probing pass to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.07
1-0Eduardo Farinos barges into Danny Taylor. Eduardo Farinos is warned by the referee! Danny Taylor runs off the knock.
6.07
1-0Free kick to Racing Santander just outside the area...
7.09
Victor Farinos takes a slow run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
9.41
1-0Daniel Cortes kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz skips past Giovanni Bertarelli! Nicolas Diaz takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barcelona are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
12.13
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Gil stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Gil lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.36
Ernesto Montero threads a neat ball through to Albert Peiro. Albert Peiro sees Jose Garrido in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.32
Francisco Camacho threads a neat ball through to Terry Smith. Terry Smith runs straight at the defence! Terry Smith shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.12
2-1Barcelona are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
26.01
Enrique Redondo flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Camacho who takes it down. Francisco Camacho brings the ball forward. Francisco Camacho plays a sublime one-two with Jose Garrido and races in on goal... Francisco Camacho cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Walter Ponzo with no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
32.26
Terry Smith hacks Giovanni Bertarelli from behind! The referee calls over Terry Smith and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Bertarelli runs off the knock.
33.34
Eduardo Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
34.41
Eduardo Gil threads a neat ball through to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Jimenez.
36.19
Tommy Fenton threads the ball through to Danny Taylor. Danny Taylor shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
40.47
Nicolas Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Peiro. Pablo Peiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Martin Vega is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
45.00
Daniel Cortes threads the ball through to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Barcelona players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
51.14
Eduardo Farinos flicks a high ball forward to Albert Peiro who takes it down. Albert Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.57
Nicolas Hernandez makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Farinos.
54.44
Enrique Redondo makes a simple pass to Albert Peiro. Albert Peiro threads a neat ball through to Terry Smith. Terry Smith shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.15
3-3Gerhard Birkwald barges into Terry Smith. Gerhard Birkwald is given a warning by the referee! Terry Smith grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.01
3-3Francisco Camacho threads the ball through to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
61.28
Francisco Camacho brings the ball forward. Francisco Camacho controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Nicolas Diaz through on goal. Some silky footwork from Nicolas Diaz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Nicolas Hernandez plays the ball forward to Victor Farinos. Victor Farinos sees Pablo Peiro just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Peiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
66.19
Without breaking stride, Albert Peiro plays the ball forward to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
67.01
3-3Ernesto Montero flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Camacho collects the pass. Francisco Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido cuts inside the box! Gerhard Birkwald hacks Jose Garrido from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.13
Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Diaz who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Diaz shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
85.33
Daniel Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz cuts inside the box! Nicolas Diaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
89.44
Albert Peiro makes a simple pass to Terry Smith. Terry Smith rushes past Giovanni Bertarelli! Terry Smith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barcelona!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pablo Peiro 4, 12, 40 | Nicolas Diaz 15, 85 Francisco Camacho 26 Terry Smith 54, 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Peiro of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Walter Ponzo (GK)
6
2. Giulio Artistico (DEF)
6
3. Giovanni Bertarelli (DEF)
6
4. Gerhard Birkwald (DEF)
5
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)
6
10. Pablo Peiro (ATT)
8
11. Victor Farinos (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Cabrera (MID)
0
13. Roberto Campos (DEF)
0
14. Jose Roman (DEF)
0
1. Martin Vega (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Farinos (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
4. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)
6
6. Albert Peiro (MID)
7
7. Francisco Camacho (MID)
8
8. Daniel Cortes (MID)
6
9. Terry Smith (ATT)
8
10. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
8
11. Jose Garrido (ATT)
7
12. Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
0
13. Elena Vidal (ATT)
0
14. Felipe Rubio (MID)
0