Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 9,278 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Rafael Pirri makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal plays a perfect one-two with Julian Moya and rushes in on goal... Jose Fortes Vidal rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.43
Felipe Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Diaz.
8.50
Massimo Taffarel knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Bravo but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.18
Francisco Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Rey.
16.10
Rodolfo Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Taffarel. Massimo Taffarel knocks the ball forward to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Diaz easily smothers it!
18.04
Francisco Nunez sees space and advances. Francisco Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.57
Juan-Carlos Butragueno advances with the ball. Juan-Carlos Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.28
Antonio Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Young. Antonio Bravo is warned by the referee! Stephen Young gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.31
Rodolfo Aguilar threads the ball through to Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jose Fortes Diaz manages to keep it out.
30.49
Massimo Taffarel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Diaz!
38.43
Massimo Taffarel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
42.09
Massimo Taffarel threads the ball through to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Diaz easily smothers it!
45.00
Jose Fortes Vidal hacks Francisco Suarez from behind! Jose Fortes Vidal is warned by the referee! Francisco Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Real Valladolid kick off!
53.27
Jose Merino makes a probing pass to Francisco Nunez. Francisco Nunez chips the ball to his team mate, Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg plays a perfect one-two with Sebastian Menendez and rushes in on goal... Leevi Malmberg takes a shot at goal. Jose Fortes Diaz easily smothers it.
60.53
Juan Soler takes it forward alone. Juan Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Nicolas Flores!
66.23
Felipe Merino passes the ball forward to Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez finds some space and shoots from distance but Jose Fortes Diaz is on top of it.
67.09
Felipe Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Fortes Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
73.36
Massimo Taffarel surges forward with the ball. Massimo Taffarel tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
75.27
Sporting Gijón are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.23
Juan-Carlos Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Menendez. The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Butragueno and warns him to calm down! Sebastian Menendez runs off the knock.
78.55
Juan-Carlos Butragueno hoofs the ball up the pitch. Jose Fortes Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Moya. Julian Moya connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Julian Moya scores for Sporting Gijón!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Diaz of Sporting Gijón
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
33.8%
48.1%
18.2%