Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 9,460 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Herrera.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
9.16
0-0Juan Mora brings the ball forward. Juan Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.17
0-0Rafael Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Pablo Butragueno but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.27
0-0Julian Herrero makes a probing pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Camacho smothers it!
16.55
0-0Without breaking stride, Elena Herrero plays the ball forward to Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Federico Pantano.
18.57
Julian Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Smithe and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.31
Julian Farinos decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Farinos shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
26.54
0-1Hakan Izzet takes it forward alone. Hakan Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Victor Velasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Velasco shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
32.39
Rafael Pastor makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Pastor edges inside the box! Rafael Pastor rockets a shot on goal but somehow Victor Fernandez manages to keep it out.
34.21
Fernando Calvo makes a simple pass to Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
38.56
0-1Ljubisa Traversa barges into Pablo Butragueno. The referee warns Ljubisa Traversa to calm down! Pablo Butragueno stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.50
Pablo Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
CD Leganés start the second half!
49.02
Jeroen Langerak threads the ball through to Julian Ruiz. Julian Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Victor Fernandez manages to gather it.
51.55
Rafael Pastor flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Butragueno who takes it down. Pablo Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Velasco. Victor Velasco takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Victor Fernandez.
53.55
0-2Victor Velasco takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Julian Farinos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.25
With imagination, Hakan Izzet picks a pass forward to Rafael Pastor. Rafael Pastor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.43
0-2Andre Veloso sees Pablo Butragueno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Butragueno sees Rafael Pastor just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Julian Herrero catches Rafael Pastor on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
85.42
Rafael Pastor kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
Jeroen Langerak knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Herrero. Elena Herrero plays a scrappy one-two with Oscar Pirri and advances towards the goal... Elena Herrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
28.6%
52.4%
19%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elena Herrero of CD Leganés |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Victor Fernandez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Davis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Federico Pantano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Juan Mora (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Farinos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Djibrill Adjaoud (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ljubisa Traversa (MID) | 5 | |
| 10. | Dave Smithe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Sullivan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Flores (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Herrero (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Frederico Camacho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfredo Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hakan Izzet (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jeroen Langerak (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Pastor (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Victor Velasco (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Elena Herrero (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pablo Butragueno (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Victor Soler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Nieto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Christian Van Ede (ATT) | 0 | |