Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at La Victoria where Real Jaen play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,570 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Jaen are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Molowny.


0.00
Real Jaen kick off and get the match underway!
4.46
Marcos Andres makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Andres advances inside the box! Marcos Andres makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.58
Eduardo Hernandez hacks Sebastian Carmona from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Hernandez and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.31
Francisco Velasco plays the ball forward to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres makes a simple pass to Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.22
Alejandro Medina threads the ball through to Julian Saez. Julian Saez flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vazquez who takes it down. Roberto Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
15.25
Marcos Andres flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Hernandez shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.59
Marcos Andres threads the ball through to Fernando Iglesias. Fernando Iglesias shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.09
Eugenio Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Nunez. Eugenio Gomez is warned by the referee! Edmundo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.50
Real Jaen are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
36.53
Samuele Ghirardello chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Ramos controls it well on his chest. Ivan Ramos shoots from distance but it is miles over!
39.01
Racing Santander are dictating the run of play here today.
40.22
Marcos Andres flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Ramos who brings the ball under control. Ivan Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samuele Monaco with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Jaen appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Racing Santander start the second half!
47.13
Showing composure, Sebastian Carmona plays the ball forward to Fernando Castillo. Fernando Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano plays a one-two with Roberto Vazquez and rushes in on goal... Antonio Lozano shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
49.23
Julian Saez surges forward with the ball. Julian Saez plays a one-two with Roberto Vazquez and advances towards the goal... Samuele Ghirardello catches Julian Saez on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
49.23
The referee points to the spot..
50.17
Antonio Lozano takes a short run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.43
Edmundo Nunez makes a probing pass to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez beats his man to it with a header. Eduardo Ramos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.27
Sebastian Carmona knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Nunez. Edmundo Nunez makes a probing pass to Roberto Vazquez. Roberto Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
60.52
Racing Santander have made 2 substitutions with Edmundo Cruz replacing Francisco Velasco and Rafael Navarro replacing Fernando Iglesias .
61.56
Arturo Molina sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Molina threads a neat ball through to Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano advances inside the box! Antonio Lozano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Samuele Ghirardello is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.57
Samuele Ghirardello makes a probing pass to Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Navarro. Rafael Navarro shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.31
Alfredo Rey clumsily knocks into Marcos Andres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Andres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.11
Eugenio Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Navarro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
69.16
Edmundo Cruz hits a low pass to Eugenio Gomez. Eugenio Gomez makes a simple pass to Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos shoots from 20 yards but Samuele Monaco is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
71.13
Alejandro Medina passes the ball forward to Edmundo Nunez. Edmundo Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Lozano. Antonio Lozano shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Marcos Andres knocks the ball forward to Rafael Navarro. Rafael Navarro shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Samuele Monaco.
77.37
Andres Helguera takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some silky footwork from Edmundo Cruz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.19
Roberto Vazquez catches Edmundo Cruz on the ankles. Roberto Vazquez is warned by the referee! Edmundo Cruz runs off the knock.
85.05
Andres Helguera flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Hernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Navarro. Rafael Navarro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.58
Francisco Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Andres. Marcos Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Ramos. Ivan Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
29.2%
45.8%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Andres of Racing Santander

Match Ratings