Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 20,377 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Racing Santander are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano kick off!
2.58
0-0Samuel Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to João Gabriel Serginho who gathers it comfortably.
3.41
0-1Pedro Bento flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Van Der Woerdt controls it well on his chest. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Jacobs. Spencer Jacobs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.08
Pedro Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Ball. Phil Ball shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! João Gabriel Serginho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.00
0-2Samuel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Bento who takes it down. Pedro Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Power. Darren Power finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.56
Stuart Barrett makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Barrett threads a neat ball through to Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Woodcock. Emile Woodcock powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.01
Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.04
Emile Woodcock decides to run forward with the ball. Emile Woodcock shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.04
1-2Patrick Chadwick barges into Samuel Vieira. Patrick Chadwick is warned by the referee! Samuel Vieira runs off the knock.
22.36
1-2Frederico Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. João Gabriel Serginho manages to gather it effortlessly.
26.12
Philipp Köpke surges forward with the ball. Philipp Köpke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Bruno Santos is on top of his game. Well saved!
27.59
Philipp Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Salako. Steve Salako knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.11
Darren Power comes in with a late challenge on Modeste Milla. Darren Power is given a warning by the referee! Modeste Milla runs off the knock.
33.11
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
34.40
Darren Power sees Pedro Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Bento shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
44.07
Matt Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball passes the ball forward to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Santander kick off and get the second half underway!
48.18
Callum McGrory pushes up the pitch. Callum McGrory flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Ball. Phil Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. João Gabriel Serginho effortlessly gets down and covers it.
49.57
Frederico Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Power. Darren Power whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt heads the ball goalwards but somehow João Gabriel Serginho manages to keep it out.
51.22
Phil Ball flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Spencer Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Spencer Jacobs barges into Andy Elliott. Spencer Jacobs is warned by the referee! Andy Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.51
Samuel Vieira launches a long ball forward. Darren Power shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
60.17
1-2Racing Santander have made 3 substitutions with Jonathan Wetherall replacing Stuart Barrett, Felipe Calvo replacing Emile Woodcock and Rodney Thompson replacing Steve Salako .
61.27
1-2Patrick Chadwick hacks Callum McGrory from behind! The referee calls over Patrick Chadwick and shows him a yellow card! Callum McGrory runs off the knock.
66.16
Felipe Calvo comes in with a late challenge on Matt Law. The referee calls over Felipe Calvo and warns him to calm down! Matt Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.33
Frederico Teixeira hits a low pass to Pedro Bento. Pedro Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
73.20
With great vision, Samuel Vieira plays the ball forward to Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Jacobs. Spencer Jacobs plays a perfect one-two with Darren Power and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Spencer Jacobs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
77.37
Rayo Vallecano have made a substitution with Roberto Vega replacing Frederico Teixeira .
78.45
Phil Ball makes a simple pass to Spencer Jacobs. Spencer Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.48
1-2Pedro Bento flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Vega controls it well on his chest. Roberto Vega makes a probing pass to Phil Ball but he's offside!
83.56
Callum McGrory flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Bento who takes it down. Pedro Bento threads a neat ball through to Pascal Van Der Woerdt. Pascal Van Der Woerdt finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
36.6%
39.4%
23.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Phil Ball of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 1. | João Gabriel Serginho (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stuart Barrett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Modeste Milla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Babbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emile Woodcock (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Philipp Köpke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patrick Chadwick (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Gabriel Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Brian Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jonathan Wetherall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Felipe Calvo (ATT) | 5 | |
| 14. | Rodney Thompson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bruno Santos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Callum McGrory (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Matt Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Delano Bosman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Phil Ball (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Pedro Bento (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frederico Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pascal Van Der Woerdt (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Spencer Jacobs (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Darren Power (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diego De Visser (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kevin Gemmell (ATT) | 0 | |