Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Zaragoza. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.
0.00
0-0Real Zaragoza start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.03
0-0Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquitos. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Marquitos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Alfred de Ruiter!
15.44
0-0Gabriel Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal hits a low pass to George Marr. George Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Cano. Marcos Cano whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
18.49
0-0Edmundo Vila catches Adolfo Suarez on the ankles. The referee calls over Edmundo Vila and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.37
Adolfo Andres hits a low pass to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
22.18
Adolfo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
24.19
0-0Adolfo Andres comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Cano. The referee brings Adolfo Andres to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Cano stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.36
Enrique Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Diez. Victor Diez shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
32.15
George Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Diez. Victor Diez shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.47
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Cano controls it well on his chest. Marcos Cano shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Jan Gelb advances with the ball. Jan Gelb knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Racing Santander kick off!
47.21
Angelo Sciaccaluga flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
53.14
0-1Jan Gelb flicks a high ball forward to Angelo Sciaccaluga who takes it down. Angelo Sciaccaluga threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.50
Gregorio Zamora surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Zamora knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Rodolfo Herrero. What a save!
60.30
0-1Racing Santander have made a substitution with Antonio Lima replacing Enrique Vidal .
61.37
Romero P. Marquitos runs forward with the ball. Romero P. Marquitos sees space and advances. Romero P. Marquitos shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.38
0-1With a delightful solo run, George Marr stretches the opposition's defence. George Marr knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.04
Felipe Romero threads the ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.58
Jose Fortes Helguera plays the ball forward to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Vila whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.13
Romero P. Marquitos passes the ball forward to Antonio Lima. Antonio Lima runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Antonio Lima advances inside the box! Antonio Lima shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.44
Antonio Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Cano. Marcos Cano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Herrero who gathers it comfortably.
75.18
0-1Adolfo Andres makes a simple pass to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Marquitos but he's offside!
79.24
Julian Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Andres. Adolfo Andres flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila collects the pass. Edmundo Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alfred de Ruiter had no chance!! Goal for Real Zaragoza!
83.13
Adolfo Andres threads the ball through to Gabriel Marquitos. Gabriel Marquitos shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
84.56
Gabriel Guerrero takes a long throw-in. Romero P. Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Vega who brings the ball under control. Enrique Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Diez. Victor Diez shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Vicente laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Fortes Helguera. Jose Fortes Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53%
47%
Play Area
25.3%
43.4%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Santos of Real Zaragoza |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alfred de Ruiter (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Enrique Vega (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Marquitos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Guerrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gregorio Zamora (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Enrique Vidal (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adolfo Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | George Marr (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Victor Diez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Marcos Cano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Ortega (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Francisco Sanz (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rodolfo Herrero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Angelo Sciaccaluga (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jan Gelb (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Helguera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edmundo Vila (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Adolfo Andres (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Enrique Pascual (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Santos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Gabriel Marquitos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Nuno Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vincenzo Helmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Cortes (ATT) | 0 | |