Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 8,508 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
2.25
Ernesto Del Sol threads the ball through to Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.22
Ernesto Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Arias. Luis Arias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nicolas Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
14.57
Ferdi Bergkamp sees space and advances. Ferdi Bergkamp whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nicolas Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.37
Oscar Montero makes a probing pass to Jose Javier José Mari. Jose Javier José Mari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ortiz. Gregorio Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Arturo Iglesias has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.49
Pedro Butragueno threads the ball through to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.35
Andres Blanco brings the ball forward. Andres Blanco goes all the way! Andres Blanco takes a shot at goal. Andres Blanco scores for Racing Santander!!
30.40
Jose Javier José Mari catches Elena Sanz on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Javier José Mari and warns him to calm down! Elena Sanz runs off the knock.
32.13
Andres Blanco knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Vidal. Edmundo Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Meiklejohn.
34.22
Ricardo Mora makes a simple pass to Luis Arias. Luis Arias tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
36.18
Pedro Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Arias. Luis Arias passes the ball forward to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
40.32
Andres Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Ortiz. Gregorio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Iglesias who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
47.39
Ferdi Bergkamp sees space and advances. Ferdi Bergkamp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.17
Gregorio Ortiz clumsily knocks into Kevin Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Gregorio Ortiz and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
49.05
Alejandro Perez knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Arias. Luis Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Gainza easily smothers it!
51.18
Ernesto Segarra hacks Jose Javier José Mari from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Javier José Mari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.21
Elena Sanz brings the ball forward. Elena Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Nicolas Gainza.
63.19
Oscar Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Blanco. Andres Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Ortiz. Gregorio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Meiklejohn.
65.37
Ferdi Bergkamp makes a simple pass to Luis Arias. Luis Arias shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.50
Alejandro Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Butragueno. Pedro Butragueno advances with the ball. Pedro Butragueno shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.22
Alejandro Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdi Bergkamp. Ferdi Bergkamp makes a beautiful solo run. Ferdi Bergkamp shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Nicolas Gainza.
73.56
Jose Javier José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Vidal. Edmundo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Ortiz. Gregorio Ortiz heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.29
Andres Blanco threads the ball through to Gregorio Ortiz. Gregorio Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.07
Kevin Meiklejohn powers a long ball forward. Luis Arias goes all the way! Luis Arias tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.25
Luis Arias clumsily knocks into Nicolas Mora. The referee calls over Luis Arias and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.33
Branko Bodart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andres Blanco. Andres Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vidal. Edmundo Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fernandez. Jose Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Verges of Real Betis Balompié

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 34.7222222222222 vs 65.2777777777778
Play Area
Home team third: 33.33%, Midfield: 43.06%, Away team third: 23.61%