Match Report


Racing SantanderRacing Santander     Levante UDLevante UD
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Romero P. GuerreroR. Guerrero56
G
captain1
G
66Pablo MarinP. Marin
Francisco PenaF. Pena65
D
2
D
60Rodolfo DiazR. Diaz
Mauricio GomezM. Gomez58
D
3
D
58Luis GimenezL. Gimenez
Edmundo GainzaE. Gainza57
D
4
D
55Kuami BonisselK. Bonissel
Pier G. TaibiP. Taibi54
D
5
D
54Pedro LorenzoP. Lorenzo
Alex JamesA. James53
M
6
M
66Roberto LimaR. Lima
Claudio IbanezC. Ibanez53
M
7captain
M
63Rodolfo VergesR. Verges
Gabriel AndresG. Andres51
M
8
M
58Kofi van LeeuwenK. van Leeuwen
Rafael DiazR. Diaz49
M
9
M
53Frederico SantosF. Santos
Alejandro KikoA. Kiko61
A
10
A
57Jonas MetzlerJ. Metzler
Felipe RodriguezF. Rodriguez55
A
11
A
52Rafael ReyesR. Reyes
 
Rafael AlvarezR. Alvarez55
G
12
G
62Romero P. FloresR. Flores
Eugenio MarinE. Marin53
A
13
D
51Dami‘n PromesD. Promes
Ivan HerreroI. Herrero52
A
14
A
51Francisco VegaF. Vega

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 10,383 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Santander and Levante UD are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Lopez.


0.00
Levante UD kick off and get the first half underway!
3.23
Kuami Bonissel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Verges. Rodolfo Verges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Jonas Metzler. Jonas Metzler makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.25
Pier G. Taibi knocks the ball forward to Claudio Ibanez. Claudio Ibanez plays the ball forward to Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Marin smothers it!
6.25
Gabriel Andres threads the ball through to Alex James. Alex James whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.31
Claudio Ibanez makes a simple pass to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
14.12
With imagination, Alex James plays the ball forward to Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.47
Mauricio Gomez threads the ball through to Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz brings the ball forward. Rafael Diaz edges inside the box! Rafael Diaz cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
16.51
Pedro Lorenzo catches Alex James on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Lorenzo and shows him a yellow card! Alex James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.47
Gabriel Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Ibanez. Claudio Ibanez passes the ball forward but Felipe Rodriguez is offside!
36.40
Racing Santander are in full control of this game.
40.36
Alex James threads the ball through to Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Rodriguez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.49
Claudio Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Rafael Diaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Diaz whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Pablo Marin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Santander appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Santander kick off the second half!
53.25
Frederico Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Metzler. Jonas Metzler whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Reyes. Rafael Reyes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.02
Gabriel Andres makes a simple pass to Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
59.08
Francisco Pena flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Andres who takes it down. Gabriel Andres takes it forward alone. Gabriel Andres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Marin who gathers it comfortably.
60.07
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.48
Claudio Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.42
Francisco Pena flicks a high pass forward to Alex James who brings the ball under control. Alex James sees Alejandro Kiko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Kiko tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
65.29
Edmundo Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Andres controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez rushes past Kuami Bonissel! Felipe Rodriguez rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Marin!
67.10
Francisco Pena gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Gabriel Andres flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Rodriguez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Felipe Rodriguez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.04
Claudio Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
72.50
Frederico Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Metzler. Jonas Metzler shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.49
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.49
Mauricio Gomez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Diaz. Rafael Diaz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Diaz lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
78.35
Claudio Ibanez flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Andres. Gabriel Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.49
Rodolfo Diaz makes a simple pass to Frederico Santos. Frederico Santos makes a probing pass to Jonas Metzler. Jonas Metzler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.50
Alex James receives the ball from a throw-in from Mauricio Gomez. Alex James flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Kiko collects the pass. Alejandro Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Rodriguez. Felipe Rodriguez makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.42
Felipe Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Alejandro Kiko. Alejandro Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Lorenzo.
90.00
Rodolfo Verges sees space and advances. Rodolfo Verges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Romero P. Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Racing Santander

Levante UD
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
78.9%
21.1%
Play Area
24.4%
44.4%
31.1%

Scorers
Rafael Diaz 40
Felipe Rodriguez 45
Rafael Reyes 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Diaz of Racing Santander

Match Ratings
1.Romero P. Guerrero (GK)
6
2.Francisco Pena (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Gomez (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Gainza (DEF)
6
5.Pier G. Taibi (DEF)
6
6.Alex James (MID)
7
7.Claudio Ibanez (MID)
7
8.Gabriel Andres (MID)
7
9.Rafael Diaz (MID)goal scored
9
10.Alejandro Kiko (ATT)
6
11.Felipe Rodriguez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rafael Alvarez (GK)
0
13.Eugenio Marin (ATT)
0
14.Ivan Herrero (ATT)
0

1.Pablo Marin (GK)
7
2.Rodolfo Diaz (DEF)
6
3.Luis Gimenez (DEF)
6
4.Kuami Bonissel (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Lorenzo (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Roberto Lima (MID)
6
7.Rodolfo Verges (MID)
6
8.Kofi van Leeuwen (MID)
6
9.Frederico Santos (MID)
6
10.Jonas Metzler (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Reyes (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Romero P. Flores (GK)
0
13.Dami‘n Promes (DEF)
0
14.Francisco Vega (ATT)
0