Racing Santander defeats Castellón in a thrilling match
Racing Santander achieved an important victory over Castellón in the 6th round of the Segunda División, thanks to a penalty goal from A. Martin in the 48th minute. The match, played at the Nou Estadi Castalia in Castellón de la Plana, was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams.
The first half was a very balanced encounter, with both teams showing an aggressive game but without significant scoring opportunities. The only noteworthy action in the first half was the yellow card to C. Michelin of Racing Santander in the 8th minute and to D. Schreuder of Castellón in the 45th minute.
In the second half, Racing Santander came out with more determination and managed to go ahead on the scoreboard after a penalty committed by the Castellón defense. A. Martin, confidently, converted the penalty into a goal.
Castellón tried to react, seeking the equalizer with insistence, but Racing Santander’s defense was solid and well organized. The visitors had more clear scoring opportunities and dominated the match, but Castellón could not equalize the score.
The match was marked by the numerous substitutions in both teams. Racing Santander made five changes, while Castellón made six.
Castellón had a greater control of the ball (57% possession), made more shots (15) and had more corners (6). However, Racing Santander made the difference with its greater effectiveness in attack and its good defense.
The final score was 0-1, a deserved victory for Racing Santander, who add three important points in their fight for promotion.
Substitutions racing santander: at minute 46 J. Karrikaburu came in and P. Rodriguez went out., at minute 58 J. Castro came in and C. Michelin went out., at minute 71 I. Sainz-Maza came in and J. Arana went out., at minute 71 S. Camara came in and A. Martin went out., at minute 82 M. Gueye came in and U. Vencedor went out.
Substitutions castellón: at minute 63 I. Suero came in and D. Aurelio went out., at minute 63 A. Calatrava came in and S. Moyita went out., at minute 73 D. Bosilj came in and K. Mamah went out., at minute 89 J. Willems came in and J. Vertrouwd went out., at minute 89 P. M. Suner came in and O. Gil went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Racing Santander
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