SANTANDER, Spain -- Racing Santander made good on its threat to boycott its Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Real Sociedad over unpaid wages, refusing to play on Thursday because the clubs president did not resign. Fake China Jerseys . Sociedad held a 3-1 first-leg lead going into the match at El Sardinero Stadium, but players from third-tier Santander said they had no intention of playing if Angel Lavin and his board did not step down. Both teams took to the field but Santanders players immediately lined up near the half after kickoff and refused to play, with the referee suspending the game after one minute. Sociedad kicked the ball around before shooting it into the stands where spectators showed their support for the players by chanting "dont play!" "What we did today was in respect of football, a sport that we love," coach Paco Fernandez said. "Today was the most important game of our lives, but our dignity took precedence." International players union, FIFPRO, and Spanish union AFE both supported the move, which comes after the lower-tier clubs players had not been paid in four months despite promises by Lavin. Santanders actions could see the club fined or even banned from the Copa del Rey next season. "Its very difficult to decide to do this, especially in a quarterfinal. Its an extreme situation," defender Oriol Lozarano said. "We know what the consequences could be, that we can be kicked out of the competition, but we knew we had the support of the fans to do what we did." Its not the first time that Santander has used the domestic cup competition to bring awareness to its situation, with the players standing idly for 30 seconds to start a last-16 game against Almeria before eventually playing. That match also saw Santander ultras invade the presidents box, sparking off violent scenes. Fans were allowed to enter El Sardinero for free on Thursday. Santander has slipped down to the third division in just two seasons following the exit of former owner Ahsan Ali Syed, who left the club in crisis, relegated from the top-flight in 2012 and needing a cash injection just to stay afloat. Santander is not the first team to refuse to play a Copa del Rey game, with Barcelona boycotting a return leg against Atletico Madrid during the 1999-2000 season. But in that case, Barcelona boycotted because of scheduling with the international calendar leaving it with just nine outfield players available. Sociedad will play Barcelona in the semifinals. China Jerseys Stitched . -- Chad Labelle scored the winner 17:36 into the third period to give Medicine Hat a 2-1 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on Sunday and lift the Tigers into the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs. Cheap Jerseys From China . INJURIES - Reds RF Jay Bruce is facing knee surgery for a torn meniscus and it could cost him a month of playing time. Chris Heisey, who has shown some pop (43 home runs, . https://www.chinajerseyscheap.us/ . This was one of them. Omar Infante homered and tied a career high with six RBIs to carry the Kansas City Royals over the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Sunday.SAN DIEGO - Unlike last season at about this time, the San Diego Chargers are in control of their destiny heading into Sundays game against Denver.Last year, the Chargers needed the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens to collapse to make the post-season. Not so this season.San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers said that was the take away from Sundays 23-14 loss to the New England Patriots, which snapped a three-game winning streak.Hey, were still in control, thats the positive, Rivers said Wednesday. But thats going to change if we dont get it done on Sunday.The Chargers (8-5) enter their home finale as the AFCs sixth and final playoff seed.We dont need any help, Rivers said. We need Chargers help.Of course, the Broncos (10-3) have their own plans.Denver could clinch its fourth consecutive AFC West title by winninng its NFL-record 12th straight divisional road game if the Broncos beat the Chargers. China Jerseys Wholesale. Its about what you think would be a divisional game in December with a lot riding on it, Rivers said.Rivers and San Diegos offence struggled against New England, getting shut out in the second half. That included Rivers throwing for just one touchdown, 189 yards and being sacked four times.Weve moved past that one, Rivers said. All eyes are on Denver.The Chargers know they have to play better. Repeating last games offensive showing of one touchdown isnt a recipe for defeating Peyton Manning and the Broncos.This is one of those games where you dont need a lot of pep talks and to hype it up, Rivers said. Its playoff time for a lot of teams.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '