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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 15,633 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.


0.00
Salamanca kick off!
4.21
Aron Kárason hacks Brian Dixon from behind! The referee calls over Aron Kárason and shows him a yellow card! Brian Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.48
Pedro Moya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon threads a neat ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente plays a one-two with Jose Javier Campos and rushes in on goal... Martin Vicente strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Wouter Piket is on top of it.
9.47
Jose Javier Campos catches Leonardo Carcedo on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Carcedo runs off the knock.
12.41
Leonardo Carcedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Wouter Jansen. Wouter Jansen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Norman Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
14.06
Guillermo Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Cortes who takes it down. Daniel Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Jansen. Wouter Jansen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Norman Naylor gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
16.06
Callum Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Wouter Piket!
18.12
Oscar Sanz sees Wouter Jansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wouter Jansen threads a neat ball through to Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Cortes!
27.33
Ricardo Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Cortes who brings the ball under control. Daniel Cortes shoots from outside the area but Norman Naylor reads it well. Superb keeping!
33.52
Brian Dixon threads the ball through to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Wouter Piket had no chance!! Goal for Salamanca!
38.55
Fernando Romero flicks a high pass forward. Callum Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Callum Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Wouter Piket!
39.47
Eric Zick catches Daniel Cortes on the ankles. Eric Zick is warned by the referee! Daniel Cortes runs off the knock.
40.15
Martin Vicente sees Arturo Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Navarro lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Wouter Piket keeps it out!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. The Racing Santander players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off!
47.40
Brian Dixon knocks the ball forward to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
48.42
Fernando Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Romero knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
49.13
Mauricio Del Sol makes a simple pass to Oscar Sanz. Oscar Sanz surges forward with the ball. Oscar Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Cortes. Daniel Cortes powers a header at goal. Norman Naylor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
51.44
Fernando Romero catches Ricardo Reyes on the ankles. Fernando Romero is warned by the referee! Ricardo Reyes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.13
Brian Dixon makes a probing pass to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Hollmer.
65.38
Leonardo Carcedo sees Daniel Cortes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Reyes. Guillermo Reyes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.32
Martin Vicente makes a simple pass to Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wouter Piket who gathers it comfortably.
72.10
Fernando Romero kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Dixon. With great vision, Brian Dixon plays the ball forward to Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.49
Oscar Sanz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wouter Jansen. Wouter Jansen shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.41
Eric Zick chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon threads the ball through to Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Wouter Piket.
79.13
Julian Marcos takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Arturo Navarro. Some good footwork from Arturo Navarro provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arturo Navarro!
83.09
Julian Marcos flicks a high pass forward. Brian Dixon collects the pass. Brian Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
84.27
Fernando Romero makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
85.11
Julian Marcos catches Mauricio Del Sol on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Marcos and shows him a yellow card! Mauricio Del Sol stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.55
With wonderful vision, Eric Zick plays the ball forward to Pedro Moya. Pedro Moya runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Moya plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Navarro and advances towards the goal... Pedro Moya tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Cortes of Racing Santander

Match Ratings
1.Norman Naylor (GK)
7
2.Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
3.Eric Zick (DEF)
7
4.Fernando Romero (DEF)
7
5.Arturo Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Julian Marcos (MID)yellow card
6
7.Martin Vicente (MID)
7
8.Brian Dixon (MID)
8
9.Jose Javier Campos (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Callum Sullivan (ATT)
6
11.Arturo Navarro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
0
13.Arno Müller (MID)
0
14.Dino Codognola (MID)
0