Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play Plymouth Argyle in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,913 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
12.53
0-0Shig Kimura knocks the ball forward to Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
15.37
0-0Jon Nordqvist hacks Richard Carrick from behind! The referee warns Jon Nordqvist to calm down! Richard Carrick runs off the knock.
16.40
0-0Fabian N. Troise kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Nordqvist. With some swift thinking, Jon Nordqvist plays the ball forward to Alfred Edwards. Alfred Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio Di Canio.
22.04
Billy Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Shig Kimura comfortably collects the pass. Shig Kimura passes the ball forward to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dion Defoe gets down and covers it.
24.57
0-1Ronnie Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.09
Marchanno Opschoor clumsily knocks into Paolo Kirkland. Marchanno Opschoor is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.13
Ronnie Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Ronnie Gascoigne shoots from outside the area but is denied by Dion Defoe. Excellent save.
40.27
Tom Lindenbergh hacks Richard Carrick from behind! The referee brings Tom Lindenbergh to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-1Jon Nordqvist darts forward. Jon Nordqvist finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle 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
Racing Santander kick off the second half!
57.49
With fabulous imagination, Richard Carrick plays the ball forward to Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dion Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
73.45
Richard Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Kirkland. Paolo Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dion Defoe comfortably punches it away to safety.
75.48
Ronnie Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Richard Carrick. Richard Carrick controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Elliott. Duncan Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
79.04
With a delightful solo run, Shig Kimura stretches the opposition's defence. Shig Kimura knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Dion Defoe had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
85.50
Richard Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Billy Patterson who brings the ball under control. Billy Patterson flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Elliott who brings the ball under control. Duncan Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Dion Defoe smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Paolo Kirkland of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dion Defoe (GK)
8
2. Fabian N. Troise (DEF)
6
3. Tom Lindenbergh (DEF)
6
4. Marchanno Opschoor (DEF)
5
5. Wes Robinson (MID)
6
6. Yann André (MID)
6
7. Jon Nordqvist (MID)
6
8. Mick Gray (MID)
6
9. Marcos Leon (ATT)
6
10. Shoji Takahashi (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Edwards (ATT)
6
12. Linus Bierhoff (MID)
0
13. Carlos Cabrera (DEF)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Alonso (ATT)
0
1. Arthur Vassell (GK)
6
2. Stephen Maddison (DEF)
6
3. Billy Patterson (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Di Canio (DEF)
6
5. Terry Williamson (DEF)
6
6. Ronnie Gascoigne (MID)
7
7. Richard Carrick (MID)
7
8. Shig Kimura (MID)
8
9. Duncan Elliott (ATT)
8
10. Nori Okamoto (ATT)
6
11. Paolo Kirkland (ATT)
9
12. Adam Galli (MID)
0
13. Federico Pinton (ATT)
0
14. Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
0