Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 17,679 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.


0.00
Real Madrid kick off the first half!
2.13
Daniel Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Gimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Gimenez but he's offside!
3.16
Daniel Del Sol sees Martin Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
8.12
Oscar Sanz threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Racing Santander!
12.12
Gabriel Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Iglesias. Hugo Iglesias knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Kiko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.39
Showing composure, Mauricio Kiko plays the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres advances inside the box! Juan Torres tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Torres!
18.37
Leonardo Carcedo brings the ball forward. Leonardo Carcedo shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.42
Roberto Gento decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Gento sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Gento flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Kiko controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Mauricio Kiko shoots from just inside the box. Elena Alonso steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
22.17
Mauricio Kiko receives the ball from a throw-in from Arturo Gimenez. Mauricio Kiko brings the ball forward. Mauricio Kiko threads the ball through to Arturo Gimenez but he's offside!
26.48
Richard Kalac barges into Mauricio Del Sol. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Del Sol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.16
Daniel Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Hugo Iglesias. With some swift thinking, Hugo Iglesias plays the ball forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.26
With great vision, Leonardo Carcedo plays the ball forward to Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Cortes!
36.15
Arturo Gimenez threads the ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres cuts inside the box! Juan Torres rockets a shot on goal. Juan Torres scores for Real Madrid!!
39.07
Juan Torres sees space and advances. Juan Torres whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. With a superhuman jump, Mauricio Kiko connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.17
Roberto Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
Martin Verges makes a simple pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Santander players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
47.51
Roberto Gento sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Gento knocks the ball forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.34
Arturo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Kiko who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Kiko cuts inside the box! Mauricio Kiko tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.32
Mauricio Del Sol hits a low pass to Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo makes a simple pass to Aron Kárason. Aron Kárason lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
53.19
Elena Alonso sees a break and surges forward. Elena Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Carcedo. Leonardo Carcedo plays a one-two with Rodney Thompson and advances towards the goal... Leonardo Carcedo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.15
Matthias Hollmer sees Aron Kárason in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aron Kárason threads a neat ball through to Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Thompson. Rodney Thompson heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
60.14
Real Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Ernesto Martinez replacing Gabriel Farinos, Luis Marques replacing Martin Verges and Daishin Watanabe replacing Juan Torres .
63.47
Arturo Gimenez hits a low pass to Luis Marques. Luis Marques edges inside the box! Luis Marques looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Wouter Piket reads it well. Great keeping!
69.02
Matthias Hollmer hits a low pass to Aron Kárason. Aron Kárason takes it forward alone. Aron Kárason knocks in a cross ball towards Rodney Thompson. Rodney Thompson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
73.52
Oscar Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Cortes collects the pass. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.35
Eugenio Martinez brings the ball forward. Eugenio Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Kiko but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.47
Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko runs straight at the defence! Mauricio Kiko tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Wouter Piket keeps it out!
81.21
Roberto Gento chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a probing pass to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a deft header. Wouter Piket comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.42
Eugenio Martinez threads the ball through to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.16
Oscar Sanz barges into Arturo Gimenez. The referee warns Oscar Sanz to calm down! Arturo Gimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Eugenio Martinez makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Madrid!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
7
Shots on Target
4
13
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
4
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
33.3%
42.3%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Kiko of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Patrick Meyer (GK)
6
2.Gabriel Farinos (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Gento (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Del Sol (DEF)
6
5.Martin Verges (MID)
6
6.Eugenio Martinez (MID)
6
7.Arturo Gimenez (MID)goal scored
8
8.Hugo Iglesias (MID)
6
9.Juan Torres (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Richard Kalac (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
11.Mauricio Kiko (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ernesto Martinez (DEF)
6
13.Luis Marques (MID)
6
14.Daishin Watanabe (ATT)
6