Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Sardinero where Racing Santander play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 17,880 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Racing Santander are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Racing Santander start the match!
2.31
0-0Yazid Dos Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Mendez. George Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.51
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.11
0-1Philipp Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes makes a probing pass to Ernesto Hierro. Ernesto Hierro plays a perfect one-two with George Mendez and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Hierro takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.52
0-1Marvin Van Der Laan knocks the ball forward to Christopher Marbus. Christopher Marbus shoots from 20 yards but Claudio Moya is on top of it.
10.19
Fernando Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah lofts in a cross ball towards Christopher Marbus. Christopher Marbus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.52
0-1Philipp Kohler makes a simple pass to Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes brings the ball forward. Jose Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isami Shimizu but the linesman indicates offside!
16.58
0-1Fernando Caballero clumsily knocks into Jose Fuentes. Fernando Caballero is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fuentes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.53
0-1Marvin Van Der Laan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Timm. Dennis Timm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Alvarez.
21.44
Savvas Dimitriadis makes a probing pass to Fernando Caballero. Fernando Caballero decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Caballero lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah powers a header at goal. Claudio Moya manages to gather it comfortably.
22.08
Fernando Caballero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Moya who gathers it comfortably.
26.11
Fernando Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christopher Marbus. Christopher Marbus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Alvarez.
32.48
Yazid Dos Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Hierro. Ernesto Hierro shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.09
Hugo Rico makes a probing pass to Christopher Marbus. Christopher Marbus knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Timm. Dennis Timm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Claudio Moya easily smothers it.
38.03
Marvin Van Der Laan kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.40
Yazid Dos Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Hierro. Ernesto Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Jones.
44.38
Hugo Rico decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Rico lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah powers a header at goal. Claudio Moya easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Celta Vigo start the second half!
47.24
Fernando Caballero threads the ball through to Christopher Marbus. Christopher Marbus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Alvarez.
48.45
Jose Fuentes brings the ball forward. Jose Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
53.18
Pablo Ferrer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Hierro. Ernesto Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.17
Yazid Dos Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Mendez. George Mendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isami Shimizu. Isami Shimizu cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.29
Christopher Marbus hacks Francisco Mendes from behind! Christopher Marbus is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.05
Marvin Van Der Laan makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Van Der Laan whips in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah flicks the ball with his head. Eric Appiah scores for Racing Santander!!
63.14
Simão Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Simão Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Hierro. Ernesto Hierro goes all the way! Ernesto Hierro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Victor Suarez manages to gather it comfortably.
65.06
Fernando Caballero flicks the ball to his team mate, Christopher Marbus. Christopher Marbus shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Claudio Moya had no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
72.20
Jose Fuentes makes a probing pass to Ernesto Hierro. Ernesto Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to George Mendez but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.03
2-1John Jones comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Hierro. The referee calls over John Jones and warns him to calm down! Ernesto Hierro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.00
John Jones kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Van Der Laan. Marvin Van Der Laan threads the ball through to Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.18
Sven Bräutigam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Timm. Dennis Timm lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Appiah. Eric Appiah directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.10
Fernando Caballero comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fuentes. The referee calls over Fernando Caballero again and warns him to calm down! Jose Fuentes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
20.5%
47.4%
32.1%
Scorers