Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Sevilla FC start the match!
2.39
Sevilla FC are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Gijón's defence.
10.50
Juan-Carlos Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Hernandez. Juan-Carlos Butragueno is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Hernandez runs off the knock.
15.30
Rafael Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Moya. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.43
Rodolfo Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Ferrer. Enrique Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Diaz.
30.38
Don Mccall catches Juan-Carlos Butragueno on the ankles. The referee calls over Don Mccall and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.05
Frederico Rodriguez threads the ball through to Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Ferrer. Enrique Ferrer goes all the way! Enrique Ferrer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
47.44
Rafael Pirri takes it forward alone. Rafael Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! João Vítor Jorginho had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
53.48
Jose Vazquez decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Vazquez shoots from distance but it is miles over!
55.09
Rafael Pirri brings the ball forward. Rafael Pirri lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by João Vítor Jorginho!
57.22
Vasco Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez threads the ball through to Don Mccall. Don Mccall threads the ball through to Frederico Hernandez but he's offside!
59.46
Juan Rey brings the ball forward. Juan Rey threads the ball through to Julian Moya. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.48
Juan Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Hernandez. Frederico Hernandez goes all the way! Frederico Hernandez tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
61.51
Juan-Carlos Butragueno lofts the ball long. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal flicks the ball with his head but João Vítor Jorginho is on top of it.
63.23
Jose Vazquez threads the ball through to Enrique Ferrer. Enrique Ferrer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.10
Francisco Andres threads the ball through to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez threads the ball through to Don Mccall. Don Mccall shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.01
Rafael Pirri passes the ball forward to Julian Moya. Julian Moya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vidal but the linesman indicates offside!
78.10
Francisco Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez passes the ball forward to Don Mccall. Don Mccall goes all the way! Don Mccall cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Diaz easily smothers it!
87.01
Francisco Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Blanco. Rodolfo Blanco sees a break and surges forward. Rodolfo Blanco chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Hernandez. Frederico Hernandez takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Rafael Pirri flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Vidal. Jose Fortes Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Viana.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Pirri of Sporting Gijón
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
28.6%
41.4%
30%