Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,134 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
2.09
Juan Molina flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Forbes. Alun Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.04
Torsten Helmer threads a neat ball through to Hugo Izquierdo. With a delightful solo run, Hugo Izquierdo stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
8.48
Sebastian Santos brings the ball forward. Sebastian Santos darts forward. Sebastian Santos plays a one-two with Pius Varkevisser and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Eugenio Jimenez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.19
Sebastian Santos sees Kieron Izzet in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Izzet takes it forward alone. Kieron Izzet knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Izquierdo is offside!
15.49
Hugo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez advances inside the box! Gregorio Marquez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Rui Nunes.
21.17
Alun Forbes threads a neat ball through to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser cuts inside the box! Pius Varkevisser makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
24.48
Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward to Luis Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.21
Alun Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Izquierdo easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Izquierdo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Farinos.
32.19
Edgar Wapenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Jose Javier Navarro.
33.12
Rafael Redondo clumsily knocks into Hugo Izquierdo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Izquierdo runs off the knock.
34.13
Francisco Izquierdo catches Daniel Farinos in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Francisco Izquierdo to come over. It's a red card!! Daniel Farinos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.04
Torsten Helmer hacks Rafael Redondo from behind! The referee calls over Torsten Helmer and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.48
Francesco G. Fanesi boots it upfield. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.39
With great vision, Torsten Helmer plays the ball forward to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos controls it well on his chest. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
49.30
Romero P. Gainza surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Gainza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.59
Rafael Redondo takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Alun Forbes. Alun Forbes brings the ball forward. Alun Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Eugenio Jimenez!
67.25
Daniel Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo threads the ball through to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
69.31
Alun Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
71.42
Hugo Veloso decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Veloso makes a probing pass to Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Felipe Segarra scores for Sporting Gijón!!
75.31
Luis Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Gainza controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Gainza makes a probing pass to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez knocks the ball forward to Luis Fuentes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.12
Sporting Gijón are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
65.5%
34.5%
Play Area
27.4%
44%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Santos of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings