Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 17,319 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
Adrian Mezzano flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Eugenio Redondo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.54
Elena Alonso hacks Rui Cervantes from behind! Elena Alonso is shown the yellow card! Rui Cervantes runs off the knock.
14.25
With great imagination, Harvey Dean plays the ball forward to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
16.21
Hugo Aguilar runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Aguilar threads the ball through to Billy Dalglish but he's offside!
18.13
Matthias Hollmer runs forward with the ball. Matthias Hollmer threads a neat ball through to Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.04
Hugo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Hollmer.
21.13
Elena Alonso sees space and advances. Elena Alonso makes an attacking run forward. Elena Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.17
Carlos Montero hits a low pass to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand makes a convincing header but is denied by Wouter Piket. Excellent save.
26.38
Roberto Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Les Gallagher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Les Gallagher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.01
Billy Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Aguilar who brings the ball under control. Carlos Aguilar shoots from 20 yards but Wouter Piket reads it well. Good save!
28.05
Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Montero who gracefully takes it down. Carlos Montero flicks a high pass forward. Rui Cervantes controls it well on his chest. Rui Cervantes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Wouter Piket.
29.38
Rui Cervantes takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Carlos Aguilar provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Wouter Piket. What a save!
30.10
Ledley Brand knocks the ball forward to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Brand. Matthias Hollmer hacks Ledley Brand from behind! Penalty not given!!
32.52
Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Dean who brings the ball under control. Harvey Dean flicks a high pass forward to Billy Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Billy Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Wouter Piket had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
36.41
Leonardo Ferrer plays the ball forward to Luis Cortes. Showing composure, Luis Cortes plays the ball forward to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Elena Alonso is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
37.48
It's a corner kick which Rui Cervantes takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Adrian Mezzano reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.26
Luis Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Brand who brings the ball under control. Ledley Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Cortes laces a through ball forward to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish threads a neat ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand shoots from distance but is denied by Wouter Piket. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
47.21
Corentin Serredszum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adrian Mezzano. Adrian Mezzano lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
49.28
Billy Dalglish sees Ledley Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Brand plays a quick one-two with Carlos Aguilar and rushes in on goal... Ledley Brand rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Wouter Piket!
51.13
Guillermo Reyes threads the ball through to Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Les Gallagher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Eugenio Redondo is on top of it.
54.49
Luis Cortes knocks the ball forward to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Aguilar collects the pass. Hugo Aguilar makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Wouter Piket!
55.24
Hugo Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Alonso.
57.02
Matthias Hollmer barges into Luis Cortes. The referee calls over Matthias Hollmer and warns him to calm down! Luis Cortes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.57
Matthias Hollmer makes a simple pass to Guillermo Reyes. Guillermo Reyes sees Les Gallagher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Les Gallagher knocks the ball forward, putting Adrian Mezzano through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Adrian Mezzano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.23
Rui Cervantes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rui Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand makes a deft header but somehow Wouter Piket manages to keep it out.
63.32
Ricardo Reyes clumsily knocks into Luis Cortes. Ricardo Reyes is warned by the referee! Luis Cortes stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.32
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.12
Aron Kárason knocks the ball forward to Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Reyes. Ricardo Reyes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Eugenio Redondo effortlessly picks it out of the air!
73.24
Ledley Brand hacks Elena Alonso from behind! Ledley Brand is given a warning by the referee! Elena Alonso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.04
Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Montero who brings the ball under control. Carlos Montero threads a neat ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.41
Harvey Dean comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Reyes. The referee calls over Harvey Dean and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Reyes runs off the knock.
85.04
Guillermo Reyes barges into Billy Dalglish. Guillermo Reyes is shown the yellow card! Billy Dalglish carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.42
Luis Cortes hits a low pass to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes threads the ball through to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.45
Guillermo Reyes passes the ball forward to Les Gallagher. Les Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Reyes collects the pass. Ricardo Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Daniel Cortes 2, 21, 89 | Carlos Montero 33 Billy Dalglish 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Cortes of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Wouter Piket (GK)
8
2. Elena Alonso (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Hollmer (DEF)
7
4. Corentin Serredszum (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Sanz (MID)
6
6. Aron Kárason (MID)
6
7. Guillermo Reyes (MID)
6
8. Adrian Mezzano (MID)
6
9. Ricardo Reyes (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Cortes (ATT)
9
11. Les Gallagher (ATT)
7
12. Mauricio Del Sol (DEF)
0
13. Marcos Rodriguez (GK)
0
14. Rodolfo Pirri (DEF)
0
1. Eugenio Redondo (GK)
6
2. Leonardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Luis Cortes (DEF)
7
4. Roberto Carmona (DEF)
5
5. Harvey Dean (MID)
5
6. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
6
7. Carlos Montero (MID)
7
8. Rui Cervantes (MID)
6
9. Billy Dalglish (ATT)
8
10. Ledley Brand (ATT)
7
11. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
6
12. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Suarez (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
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