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Thrilling Draw in Santander: Racing and Mirandes Leave it All on the Field
Santander, Spain – An emotional encounter took place at the Campos de Sport de El Sardinero this June 8, 2025, where Racing Santander and Mirandes drew in a vibrant match corresponding to the semi-finals of the promotion play-offs of the Segunda División. Referee Damaso Arcediano Monescillo witnessed a hard-fought duel full of alternatives.
Mirandes took the lead with two consecutive goals in the first half. Izeta opened the scoring in the 31st minute, assisted by J. Panichelli, and H. Rincon extended the lead in the 34th minute, again with an assist from Panichelli. However, Racing did not back down and reduced the deficit before the break with a goal from I. Vicente in the 40th minute, assisted by J. Arana.
In the second half, Mirandes stretched their lead again with a goal from A. Reina in the 56th minute, adding another assist for J. Panichelli. Racing responded with a goal from A. Martin in the 71st minute, assisted by M. Gueye, keeping hopes of a draw alive. A goal by A. Martin was disallowed by VAR in added time, generating great controversy. Finally, an own goal by J. Alonso in the 90th minute gave Racing Santander the final draw.
The match was intense, with 53% possession for Racing Santander and 47% for Mirandes. Racing took 10 shots, with 2 on target, while Mirandes attempted 16 times, hitting 5. In terms of discipline, Racing committed 11 fouls and received 3 yellow cards, while Mirandes committed 14 fouls and also received 3 yellow cards. The series remains open for the return leg.
Substitutions mirandes: at minute 46 V. Parada came in and J. Gutierrez went out., at minute 79 J. Roca came in and Izeta went out., at minute 89 Tachi came in and A. Reina went out., at minute 90 J. Alonso came in and I. Benito went out., at minute 90 A. Butzke came in and J. Panichelli went out.
Substitutions racing santander: at minute 59 M. Sangalli came in and R. Gonzalez went out., at minute 65 J. Karrikaburu came in and J. Arana went out., at minute 65 M. Gueye came in and A. Aldasoro went out., at minute 82 S. Garcia came in and C. Michelin went out., at minute 82 Jeremy Arevalo came in and M. Garcia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Racing Santander
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Mirandes
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