Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 9,416 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Racing Santander and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Racing Santander and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Racing Santander get the match underway!
2.53
0-0Alec Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Suarez and rushes in on goal... Miguel Barros cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.07
0-0Arturo Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Velasco. Alfredo Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andres Duran. Andres Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Claudio Lorenzo is on top of it.
12.21
0-0Alfredo Velasco makes a probing pass to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.43
Guillermo Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.14
Alfredo Velasco passes the ball forward to Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Duran. Andres Duran heads the ball goalwards. Claudio Lorenzo manages to gather it comfortably.
26.01
0-0Arturo Peiro barges into Miguel Barros. Arturo Peiro is warned by the referee! Miguel Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.07
Fernando Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
28.23
Juan Ramirez passes the ball forward to Alec Dalglish. Alec Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Alec Dalglish goes all the way! Alec Dalglish cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.55
0-1Alfredo Pena threads the ball through to Alfredo Velasco. Alfredo Velasco takes it forward alone. Alfredo Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Claudio Lorenzo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.57
Arturo Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Garry Thomson. Garry Thomson makes a simple pass to Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Claudio Lorenzo manages to gather it comfortably.
39.02
Frederico Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Lindner. Dietmar Lindner knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros powers a header at goal. Miguel Barros scores for Racing Santander!!
44.39
Alfredo Velasco takes it forward alone. Alfredo Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Nicolas Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm goes all the way! Marcel Fromm makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Claudio Lorenzo is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
48.27
Guillermo Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
49.03
1-1Arturo Peiro comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.54
Luis Gomez barges into Antonio Ortiz. The referee calls over Luis Gomez and warns him to calm down! Antonio Ortiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.31
Guillermo Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
59.29
Alec Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Lindner. Dietmar Lindner shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.23
Luis Gomez makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Suarez. Felipe Suarez powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
66.26
1-1Fernando Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Suarez. Felipe Suarez knocks the ball forward to Miguel Barros but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.57
Juan Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Fromm. Juan Ramirez is warned by the referee! Marcel Fromm hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.46
Juan Ramirez passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez brings the ball forward. Rodolfo Hernandez plays a perfect one-two with Dietmar Lindner and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Hernandez takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.56
Rodolfo Hernandez makes a probing pass to Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Suarez. Felipe Suarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Vasco Oliveira is on top of it.
73.09
Nicolas Diaz makes a simple pass to Andres Duran. Andres Duran tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
77.08
Francisco Hernandez sees space and advances. Francisco Hernandez sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
79.27
Arturo Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Velasco. Alfredo Velasco knocks the ball forward to Andres Duran. Andres Duran knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Ramirez.
81.08
Nicolas Diaz brings the ball forward. Nicolas Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Fromm. Marcel Fromm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marcel Fromm scores for Mérida Unión Deportiva!!
85.06
Juan Ramirez flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Hernandez. Rodolfo Hernandez threads the ball through to Felipe Suarez. Felipe Suarez makes a probing pass to Dietmar Lindner. Dietmar Lindner takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.23
Francisco Hernandez threads the ball through to Alfredo Velasco. Alfredo Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Duran. Andres Duran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Rodolfo Hernandez advances with the ball. Rodolfo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Barros. Miguel Barros powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
27.4%
44.2%
28.4%
Scorers
| Miguel Barros 39 | Marcel Fromm 33, 81 |