Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 9,359 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.
The pitch is in good condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Inglis.
0.00
0-0Racing Santander start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.47
0-0Florian Geis threads a neat ball through to Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Tafforeau who brings the ball under control. Anthony Tafforeau passes the ball forward but Rodolfo Lorenzo is offside!
6.22
0-0Adolfo Gimenez makes a simple pass to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry makes a defence splitting pass to Rodolfo Lorenzo. Rodolfo Lorenzo tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.58
0-0Oscar Vicente threads the ball through to Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Vidal.
12.06
Ivan Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Gimenez. Adolfo Gimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.52
0-0Enrique Vidal threads the ball through to Juri Zanutta. Juri Zanutta plays a quick one-two with Antonio Lima and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble catches Juri Zanutta on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
30.34
Anthony Bramble takes it forward alone. Anthony Bramble flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Tafforeau controls it well on his chest. Anthony Tafforeau finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.43
0-0Oscar Vicente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alejandro Bravo.
40.44
0-0Adolfo Gimenez takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Ivan Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.01
0-0Oscar Vicente barges into Hamed Boinaheri. Oscar Vicente is warned by the referee! Hamed Boinaheri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off!
49.42
Ivan Cruz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry shoots from distance but Alejandro Bravo is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
53.30
Romero P. Martinez flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Frederico Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lima. Antonio Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Santos who gathers it comfortably.
57.10
Antonio Butragueno threads the ball through to Ricardo Farinos. Ricardo Farinos hits a low pass to Juri Zanutta. Juri Zanutta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
60.24
0-0Racing Santander have made a substitution with Alfred de Ruiter replacing Hamed Boinaheri .
71.13
Enrique Vidal sees space and advances. Enrique Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Geis.
78.37
Antonio Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Zamora collects the pass. Gregorio Zamora threads a neat ball through to Alfred de Ruiter. Alfred de Ruiter shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.17
Alfred de Ruiter gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Juri Zanutta skips past Gabriel Marquitos! Juri Zanutta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
83.14
Ivan Cruz hits a low pass to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau plays a quick one-two with Rodolfo Lorenzo and rushes in on goal... Anthony Tafforeau cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Martinez of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alejandro Bravo (GK)
8
2. Antonio Butragueno (DEF)
7
3. Ricardo Farinos (DEF)
6
4. Romero P. Martinez (DEF)
9
5. Gregorio Zamora (MID)
6
6. Hamed Boinaheri (MID)
6
7. Frederico Hernandez (MID)
6
8. Enrique Vidal (MID)
7
9. Adolfo Suarez (MID)
6
10. Juri Zanutta (ATT)
8
11. Antonio Lima (ATT)
7
12. Romero P. Marquitos (DEF)
0
13. Alfred de Ruiter (GK)
6
14. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (MID)
0
1. Filipe Santos (GK)
7
2. Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3. Florian Geis (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Bramble (DEF)
8
5. Claudio Caminero (DEF)
6
6. Ivan Cruz (MID)
7
7. Oscar Vicente (MID)
8
8. Adolfo Gimenez (MID)
7
9. Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
7
10. Duncan Hendry (ATT)
7
11. Rodolfo Lorenzo (ATT)
6
12. Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
0
13. Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
0
14. Eduardo Leon (ATT)
0