Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 18,885 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
0.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the first half underway!
6.10
Rodolfo Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Linus Bierhoff who takes it down. Linus Bierhoff shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
9.01
Martin Rico sees Linus Bierhoff in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Linus Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Cabrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Guillermo Butragueno. What a great pair of hands!
10.00
Martin Rico clumsily knocks into Simon Middleton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.24
Eugenio José Mari knocks the ball forward to Rodolfo Marcelino. Rodolfo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Cortes.
16.07
Simon Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Segarra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Segarra plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Gomes and advances towards the goal... Ivan Segarra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
21.22
Patricio Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Wilco Blinker who takes it down. Wilco Blinker shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Dion Defoe. What a save!
24.34
Eugenio José Mari threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera makes a convincing header. Guillermo Butragueno gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
27.26
Ivan Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Pastor controls it well on his chest. Carlos Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio José Mari who brings the ball under control. Eugenio José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Cortes.
28.33
Jose Fortes Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Middleton. Simon Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.34
Carlos Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Andres Carmona who brings the ball under control. Andres Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
34.52
Jose Cortes pushes up the pitch. Jose Cortes makes a probing pass to Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Pichichi. Jose Fortes Pichichi flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.03
Daniel Castro flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Segarra who brings the ball under control. Ivan Segarra plays a one-two with Wilco Blinker and rushes in on goal... Ivan Segarra looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.59
Andres Carmona makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Cortes.
42.28
Simon Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Pichichi who takes it down. Jose Fortes Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.54
Simon Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Castro who takes it down. Daniel Castro shoots from long range. Superb reactions from Dion Defoe. What a save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Santander players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Andres Carmona passes the ball forward to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera makes a looping header on goal. Jose Cortes steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.51
Linus Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. With a superhuman jump, Eugenio José Mari connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
51.01
Simon Middleton surges forward with the ball. Simon Middleton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.17
Carlos Pastor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Carmona. Andres Carmona sees space and advances. Andres Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.33
Carlos Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guillermo Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
59.40
Ivan Segarra passes the ball forward to Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eugenio José Mari!
65.04
Ivan Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio José Mari shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
66.28
Carlos Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Linus Bierhoff who takes it down. Linus Bierhoff skips past Patricio Mora! Linus Bierhoff shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Guillermo Butragueno is on top of it.
67.34
Carlos Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Segarra. Ivan Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That brings them back into the game!
72.46
Linus Bierhoff makes a simple pass to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari advances inside the box! Alberto Moya clumsily knocks into Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.37
Daniel Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Castro passes the ball forward to Wilco Blinker. Wilco Blinker shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
77.21
Racing Santander have made 3 substitutions with Jon Nordqvist replacing Carlos Pastor, Tom Lindenbergh replacing Martin Rico and Alfred Edwards replacing Juan-Carlos Alonso .Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Miguel Fuentes replacing Ivan Segarra .
79.52
Tom Lindenbergh plays the ball forward to Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
84.12
Carlos Cabrera hacks Miguel Fuentes from behind! The referee brings Carlos Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Fuentes runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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 Eugenio José Mari of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dion Defoe (GK)
6
2. Martin Rico (DEF)
5
3. Carlos Cabrera (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Segarra (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Marcelino (MID)
6
6. Carlos Pastor (MID)
6
7. Linus Bierhoff (MID)
7
8. Andres Carmona (MID)
7
9. Adolfo Cabrera (ATT)
6
10. Eugenio José Mari (ATT)
9
11. Juan-Carlos Alonso (ATT)
8
12. Jon Nordqvist (MID)
6
13. Tom Lindenbergh (DEF)
6
14. Alfred Edwards (ATT)
6
1. Guillermo Butragueno (GK)
7
2. Patricio Mora (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Moya (DEF)
6
4. Jose Cortes (DEF)
7
5. Ruggiero Vicari (DEF)
6
6. Jose Fortes Pichichi (MID)
6
7. Daniel Castro (MID)
7
8. Simon Middleton (MID)
8
9. Ivan Segarra (ATT)
8
10. Hugo Gomes (ATT)
6
11. Wilco Blinker (ATT)
7
12. Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Fuentes (ATT)
6
14. Eduardo Velasco (MID)
0