3 – 2
“Yassir Zabiri opens the scoring with a left-footed strike from outside the box, giving Racing Santander the lead against the run of early play.”
Pivotal“Zabiri doubles Racing's lead just six minutes later, converting from the centre of the box to make it 2-0 and putting the hosts firmly in command.”
Pivotal“Zabiri completes a stunning first-half hat-trick, again finishing from central areas to put Racing 3-0 up and effectively end the contest before the break.”
Pivotal“Substitute Buba Sangaré pulls one back for Elche with a right-footed effort from outside the box, sparking a late flurry and giving the visitors a lifeline.”
“Within a minute of Sangaré's goal, Fer Niño heads home from the centre of the box to make it 3-2 and set up a frantic finale, though Racing ultimately held on.”
Racing Santander
Elche
Outstanding performance
Racing Santander•AttackerYassir Zabiri was simply unplayable in the opening 36 minutes, finishing with ruthless precision three times to put Racing Santander in complete control before half-time. Despite enjoying only 43% of possession and facing a technically superior Elche side that racked up 50 dangerous attacks to Racing's 30, the hosts were clinical where it mattered — creating four big chances and converting three of them. Zabiri's opener came from outside the box, his second from a central position after Racing punished a stretched Elche defence again at 21 minutes, and his third completed the rout before the break. Elche, who passed the ball with greater accuracy and dominated the ball throughout, found no way through a disciplined Racing backline until late substitute Buba Sangaré pulled one back in the 78th minute before Fer Niño headed in immediately after to set up a nervy final stretch. The late rally gave Elche something to cling to but ultimately amounted to too little, too late — Racing holding firm to claim all three points in what represents a significant early-season statement for a side that came into the fixture outside the top ten.
How entertaining was this match?
Maguette Gueye from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Lucas Cepeda from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Ezequiel Ponce of Elche is caught offside.
Lucas Cepeda's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
David Affengruber's header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Josan's cross.
Elche wins a corner after Álvaro Mantilla concedes.
Elche wins a corner after Maguette Gueye concedes.
Elche wins a corner after Maguette Gueye concedes.
Maguette Gueye from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander.
Tete Morente from Elche misses a left-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
Foul committed by Ezequiel Ponce of Elche.
Gonzalo Villar's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Elche wins a corner after Giorgi Guliashvili concedes.
Matteo Prati commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
Ezequiel Ponce from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Maguette Gueye comes on for Sergio Canales.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Substitution for Elche: Josan comes on for Buba Sangaré.
Giorgi Guliashvili from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lucas Cepeda of Elche.
Elche wins a corner after Jorge Salinas concedes.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a handball.
Offside called against Racing de Santander. Iván Martín is caught offside.
Facu González from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ezequiel Ponce from Elche commits a foul.
Foul committed by Giorgi Guliashvili of Racing de Santander.
Buba Sangaré from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Tete Morente
Goal! Fer Niño scores for Elche with a header from the center of the box. The score is now Racing de Santander 3, Elche 2.
assist: Lucas Cepeda
Goal! Buba Sangaré scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from outside the box. The score is now Racing de Santander 3, Elche 1.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
Lucas Cepeda of Elche commits a handball.
Attempt saved. Asier Villalibre from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is saved.
Asier Villalibre from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Javier Morcillo from Elche commits a foul.
Elche wins a corner after Gustavo Puerta concedes.
Foul committed by Iván Martín of Racing de Santander.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Asier Villalibre comes on for Yassir Zabiri.
Substitution for Elche: Lucas Cepeda comes on for Facundo Buonanotte.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Giorgi Guliashvili comes on for Iñigo Vicente.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Yassir Zabiri's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
Racing de Santander win a corner after Tete Morente concedes.
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
Facundo BuonanotteYellow CardFacundo Buonanotte from Elche receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Yassir Zabiri of Racing de Santander.
David Affengruber from Elche is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Elche: Javier Morcillo comes on for Pedro Bigas.
Attempt saved. Fer Niño from Elche has his left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box saved in the bottom left corner by Julen Agirrezabala of Racing de Santander. The shot was assisted by Germán Valera with a through ball.
Corner awarded to Elche after a concession by Julen Agirrezabala.
Attempt missed. Fer Niño from Elche heads the ball from the center of the box but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Gonzalo Villar with a cross.
Substitution for Racing de Santander: Matteo Prati comes on for Andrés Martín due to an injury.
Elche wins a corner after Álvaro Mantilla concedes.
Ezequiel Ponce's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Germán Valera's cross.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Matías Dituro of Elche. The shot was assisted by Yassir Zabiri.
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander, conceded by Matías Dituro.
Iván Martín from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tete Morente of Elche.
Attempt missed. Iván Martín from Racing de Santander takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's just a bit too high. He was assisted by Iñigo Vicente.
Attempt missed. Víctor Chust from Elche heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes just to the right. He was assisted by Gonzalo Villar, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Elche wins a corner after Yassir Zabiri concedes.
Attempt saved. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has a right-footed shot from a tough angle and long range on the right, but it's saved.
Elche wins a corner after Julen Agirrezabala concedes.
Foul committed by Iñigo Vicente of Racing de Santander.
Buba Sangaré from Elche is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Elche: Tete Morente comes on for Marc Aguado.
The second half begins with Racing de Santander leading Elche 3-0.
Substitution for Elche: Ezequiel Ponce comes on for Ali Houary.
First half ends with Racing de Santander leading Elche 3-0.
Attempt missed. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box that goes high and wide to the left. He was assisted by Germán Valera.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. David Affengruber from Elche heads the ball from the right side of the box but misses to the right. Facundo Buonanotte provided the assist from a set piece situation.
Álvaro MantillaYellow CardÁlvaro Mantilla from Racing de Santander receives a yellow card for a foul.
Álvaro Mantilla from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Ali Houary from Elche has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved by Julen Agirrezabala in the center of the goal for Racing de Santander.
Andrés Martín from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Pedro Bigas of Elche.
Facu González from Racing de Santander receives a yellow card for a foul.
Facu González from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Fer Niño from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Racing de Santander wins a corner after Matías Dituro concedes.
Yassir Zabiri's left-footed shot from outside the box for Racing de Santander is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Andrés Martín.
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Pedro Bigas.
Facu González from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Facundo Buonanotte commits a foul for Elche.
Iñigo Vicente from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
Iván Martín from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ali Houary of Elche.
assist: Iñigo Vicente
Goal! Racing de Santander leads Elche 3-0. Yassir Zabiri scores for Racing de Santander with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
David Affengruber from Elche wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt blocked. Facundo Buonanotte from Elche has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Facundo Buonanotte from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Jorge Salinas commits a foul for Racing de Santander.
Attempt missed. Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Álvaro Mantilla from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Germán Valera from Elche commits a foul.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Gustavo Puerta provided the assist.
Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Iván Martín of Racing de Santander.
Marc Aguado from Elche wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Buba Sangaré of Elche commits a foul.
Andrés Martín of Racing de Santander is caught offside.
Goal! Racing de Santander leads Elche 2-0. Yassir Zabiri scores for Racing de Santander with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Álvaro Mantilla of Racing de Santander.
Germán Valera from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Ali Houary from Elche wins a free kick on the right wing.
Goal! Racing de Santander leads Elche 1-0. Yassir Zabiri scores for Racing de Santander with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Gustavo Puerta from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yassir Zabiri of Racing de Santander is caught offside.
Gonzalo Villar's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander misses a left-footed shot from the left side of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Andrés Martín.
Corner awarded to Racing de Santander after a concession by Pedro Bigas.
Attempt saved. Jorge Salinas from Racing de Santander has a header from the center of the box that is saved.
Germán Valera commits a foul for Elche.
Andrés Martín from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Fer Niño from Elche wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manu Hernando from Racing de Santander commits a foul.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche commits a foul.
Sergio Canales from Racing de Santander wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
Two sides locked on 1 point apiece meet at El Sardinero in what amounts to an early-season six-pointer for bottom-half survival. Racing Santander carry home advantage and the backing of their passionate crowd, while Elche arrive battered from a 5-0 hammering by Barcelona and desperate to arrest a worrying start. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair with plenty on the line despite the early stage.
