Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     SalamancaSalamanca
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Victor FernandezV. Fernandez55
G
captain1
G
57Arturo LopezA. Lopez
Chris DavisC. Davis63
D
2
D
68Steve CraddockS. Craddock
Julian HerreroJ. Herrero50
D
3
D
60Martin OrtegaM. Ortega
Fernando CalvoF. Calvo49
D
4
D
53Edgar JesusE. Jesus
Mauricio DiazM. Diaz49
D
5
D
51Muller FreyM. Frey
Juan MoraJ. Mora67
M
6captain
M
78Jean-No‘l BlanchardJ. Blanchard
Julian FarinosJ. Farinos64
M
7
M
67Warren ForbesW. Forbes
Djibrill AdjaoudD. Adjaoud59
M
8
A
66Diogo PinheiroD. Pinheiro
Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa56
M
9
A
64Pedro GarciaP. Garcia
Carlos ButraguenoC. Butragueno55
A
10
A
64Stanley BanksS. Banks
Dave SmitheD. Smithe55
A
11
A
47Victor ReyesV. Reyes
 
Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar55
M
12
M
63Tom van VeenT. van Veen
Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes55
A
13
M
54Uwe WalterU. Walter
Guillermo FloresG. Flores54
G
14
G
51Jose Javier CabreraJ. Cabrera

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 7,718 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Salamanca appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Herrero.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the first half!
8.19
Pedro Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Pinheiro. Diogo Pinheiro shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.52
Jean-No‘l Blanchard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
18.50
Jean-No‘l Blanchard flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Diogo Pinheiro rushes past Chris Davis! Some good footwork from Diogo Pinheiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.15
Warren Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard sees Pedro Garcia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
27.53
Edgar Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Muller Frey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Muller Frey makes a beautiful solo run. Muller Frey whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Banks. Stanley Banks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.10
Warren Forbes hits a low pass to Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Pinheiro. Diogo Pinheiro powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.01
Julian Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
Warren Forbes makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Blanchard. Jean-No‘l Blanchard knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Salamanca get the second half underway!
48.55
Juan Mora changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Muller Frey.
49.22
Julian Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos takes it forward alone. Julian Farinos plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Butragueno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Julian Farinos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Arturo Lopez. What a great pair of hands!
53.43
Dave Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe tries a spectacular strike. Arturo Lopez gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
54.08
Chris Davis sweeps the ball long. Julian Farinos cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Julian Farinos provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.33
Djibrill Adjaoud makes a simple pass to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.11
Edgar Jesus brings the ball forward. Edgar Jesus advances with the ball. Edgar Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Pinheiro but the linesman indicates offside!
65.59
Julian Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Ljubisa Traversa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ljubisa Traversa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
69.12
Steve Craddock barges into Carlos Butragueno. The referee brings Steve Craddock to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.33
Julian Farinos threads a neat ball through to Juan Mora. Juan Mora shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Arturo Lopez manages to gather it easily.
73.40
Juan Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.10
Muller Frey decides to run forward with the ball. Muller Frey knocks the ball forward to Victor Reyes. Victor Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Diaz.
79.32
Jean-No‘l Blanchard flicks a high pass forward. Victor Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Reyes shoots from distance but Victor Fernandez reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
Warren Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Diogo Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Salamanca
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25%
51.4%
23.6%

Scorers
Julian Farinos 54
Ljubisa Traversa 66
Stanley Banks 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Farinos of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Victor Fernandez (GK)
6
2.Chris Davis (DEF)
7
3.Julian Herrero (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Calvo (DEF)
6
5.Mauricio Diaz (DEF)
6
6.Juan Mora (MID)
6
7.Julian Farinos (MID)goal scored
9
8.Djibrill Adjaoud (MID)
6
9.Ljubisa Traversa (MID)goal scored
8
10.Carlos Butragueno (ATT)
6
11.Dave Smithe (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Aguilar (MID)
0
13.Guilherme Fernandes (ATT)
0
14.Guillermo Flores (GK)
0

1.Arturo Lopez (GK)
7
2.Steve Craddock (DEF)
5
3.Martin Ortega (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Jesus (DEF)
7
5.Muller Frey (DEF)
7
6.Jean-No‘l Blanchard (MID)
7
7.Warren Forbes (MID)
6
8.Diogo Pinheiro (ATT)
6
9.Pedro Garcia (ATT)
6
10.Stanley Banks (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Victor Reyes (ATT)
6
 
12.Tom van Veen (MID)
0
13.Uwe Walter (MID)
0
14.Jose Javier Cabrera (GK)
0