Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Carlos Belmonte where Albacete Balompie play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,849 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Molowny.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Albacete Balompie are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Molowny.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie kick off!
2.47
0-0Marcos Andres comes in with a high challenge, catching Adolfo Camacho with his studs. The referee motions to Marcos Andres to come over. It's a red card!! Adolfo Camacho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.42
0-0Hugo Ortega barges into Andres Marin. Hugo Ortega is given a warning by the referee! Andres Marin stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.42
Daniel Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Andres Helguera. The referee warns Daniel Antunes to calm down! Andres Helguera runs off the knock.
16.02
0-0Alberto Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
20.12
0-0Without breaking stride, Marcos Pirri plays the ball forward to Pedro Gutierrez. Pedro Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.23
0-0Romero P. Guardiola darts forward. Romero P. Guardiola shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Blanco!
24.14
Andres Marin passes the ball forward to Adolfo Camacho. Adolfo Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Del Sol who takes it down. Edmundo Del Sol knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
26.31
1-0Adolfo Camacho takes a quick throw-in, which Marcos Pirri takes on the chest. Marcos Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Del Sol who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Del Sol shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.02
David Castro flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Camacho who brings the ball under control. With vision, Adolfo Camacho plays the ball forward to Edmundo Del Sol. Edmundo Del Sol shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Eduardo Ramos!
39.48
David Castro threads the ball through to Roberto Herrero. Roberto Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gutierrez. Pedro Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Albacete Balompie have changed their lineup with David Van Der Meyde replacing Edmundo Del Sol. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
60.43
1-0Albacete Balompie have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Ferrer replacing Marcos Pirri .Racing Santander have made a substitution with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Serrano .
61.47
Romero P. Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
65.50
Adolfo Camacho threads a neat ball through to Pedro Gutierrez. Pedro Gutierrez threads the ball through into the box. David Van Der Meyde shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
69.21
Andres Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Adolfo Camacho who brings the ball under control. Adolfo Camacho flicks the ball to his team mate, David Van Der Meyde. David Van Der Meyde cuts inside the box! David Van Der Meyde muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Ramos smothers it!
71.55
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Herrero plays the ball forward to Pedro Gutierrez. Pedro Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards David Van Der Meyde. David Van Der Meyde makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Eduardo Ramos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.15
Juan-Carlos Zamora flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Hernandez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Hernandez shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.41
Martin Crespo knocks the ball forward to Pedro Gutierrez. Pedro Gutierrez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.51
Juan-Carlos Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Gutierrez who takes it down. Pedro Gutierrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Roman.
87.54
Juan-Carlos Zamora threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortega. Hugo Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Gutierrez of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andres Marin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Adolfo Camacho (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcos Pirri (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Crespo (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edmundo Del Sol (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Pedro Gutierrez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Aron Redeker (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan-Carlos Ferrer (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | David Van Der Meyde (GK) | | 8 |
| 1. | Eduardo Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Albert Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Serrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Zamora (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andres Helguera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Andres (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Romero P. Guardiola (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Hernandez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Hugo Ortega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edmundo Cruz (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Hidalgo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuele Ghirardello (DEF) | 0 | |