Match Report


Racing SantanderRacing Santander     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Jamie Downing Jamie Downing
João Gabriel SerginhoJ. Serginho76
G
1
G
84Leonardo GuerreroL. Guerrero
Andy ElliottA. Elliott67
D
2
D
81Miguel GomezM. Gomez
Stuart BarrettS. Barrett66
D
3captain
D
80Pedro MenendezP. Menendez
Modeste MillaM. Milla66
D
4
D
78Luis LeonL. Leon
Nicolas BabbelN. Babbel66
D
5
M
88Juan-Carlos SanzJ. Sanz
Emile WoodcockE. Woodcock74
M
6
M
77Carlos FerrerC. Ferrer
Philipp KöpkeP. Köpke72
M
captain7
M
75Stefan StingaS. Stinga
Steve SalakoS. Salako77
A
8
M
91Pablo ZubizarretaP. Zubizarreta
Patrick ChadwickP. Chadwick73
A
9
A
84Hermann BjörgvinssonH. Björgvinsson
Gabriel FernandezG. Fernandez72
A
10
A
84Ted HuardT. Huard
Brian SinclairB. Sinclair71
A
11
A
82Claudio PichichiC. Pichichi
 
Jonathan WetherallJ. Wetherall69
A
12
G
81Sami RajalinS. Rajalin
Felipe CalvoF. Calvo69
A
13
D
77Scott MiddletonS. Middleton
Rodney ThompsonR. Thompson63
A
14
M
76Sebastian RodriquezS. Rodriquez

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 18,742 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.


0.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
2.39
Pedro Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Gomez. Miguel Gomez passes the ball forward to Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.29
Carlos Ferrer hits a low pass to Hermann Björgvinsson. Hermann Björgvinsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by João Gabriel Serginho.
4.39
Pablo Zubizarreta takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Steve Salako chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
8.51
Emile Woodcock flicks a high ball forward to Steve Salako who takes it down. Steve Salako threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
9.03
Philipp Köpke comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.52
Philipp Köpke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. Steve Salako heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Leonardo Guerrero. Excellent save.
16.58
Steve Salako comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Gomez. Steve Salako is warned by the referee! Miguel Gomez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.31
Andy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Barrett. Stuart Barrett sees Steve Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Salako tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
20.27
Pedro Menendez sees space and advances. Pedro Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
21.25
Carlos Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Hermann Björgvinsson. Hermann Björgvinsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
22.34
Philipp Köpke flicks a high pass forward to Emile Woodcock who brings the ball under control. Emile Woodcock plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Chadwick and stumbles forward towards the goal... Emile Woodcock shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.57
Luis Leon advances with the ball. Luis Leon knocks the ball forward to Carlos Ferrer. Carlos Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Ted Huard. Ted Huard makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.05
Pedro Menendez passes the ball forward to Ted Huard. Showing composure, Ted Huard plays the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi plays a scrappy one-two with Hermann Björgvinsson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Claudio Pichichi tries a spectacular strike. Claudio Pichichi scores for Union Las Palmas!!
36.50
Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pichichi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Pichichi shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
40.04
Philipp Köpke hits a low pass to Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
42.27
Andy Elliott plays the ball forward to Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke takes it forward alone. Philipp Köpke shoots from distance but Leonardo Guerrero is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Santander start the second half!
51.33
Andy Elliott plays the ball forward to Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
53.27
Carlos Ferrer kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Claudio Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Pablo Zubizarreta shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.48
Modeste Milla kicks a strong pass forward to Philipp Köpke. Philipp Köpke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Philipp Köpke finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Leonardo Guerrero. What a save!
59.18
Andy Elliott threads the ball through to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez rushes past Miguel Gomez! Gabriel Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.05
Racing Santander have made 3 substitutions with Jonathan Wetherall replacing Stuart Barrett, Felipe Calvo replacing Emile Woodcock and Rodney Thompson replacing Steve Salako .
63.29
Carlos Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Hermann Björgvinsson who takes it down. Hermann Björgvinsson lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Nicolas Babbel catches Claudio Pichichi on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
67.02
Jonathan Wetherall runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Wetherall plays a quick one-two with Felipe Calvo and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Wetherall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.15
Patrick Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. Brian Sinclair collects the pass. Brian Sinclair controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.41
Juan-Carlos Sanz sees Ted Huard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ted Huard shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.21
Carlos Ferrer plays the ball forward to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
89.55
Luis Leon knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks the ball forward to Ted Huard. Ted Huard shoots from 20 yards but João Gabriel Serginho reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Santander

Union Las Palmas
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
31.4%
44.3%
24.3%

Scorers
Emile Woodcock 22
Ted Huard 27
Claudio Pichichi 30
Pablo Zubizarreta 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Pichichi of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings