Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     CompostelaCompostela
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Victor FernandezV. Fernandez55
G
1captain
G
70Gregorio GimenezG. Gimenez
Chris DavisC. Davis63
D
2
D
69Arturo MolinaA. Molina
Federico PantanoF. Pantano56
D
3
D
59Artur NunesA. Nunes
Julian HerreroJ. Herrero50
D
4
D
59Arno RummeniggeA. Rummenigge
Fernando CalvoF. Calvo49
D
5
M
65Enrique VidalE. Vidal
Juan MoraJ. Mora67
M
6
M
61Malcolm WestwoodM. Westwood
Julian FarinosJ. Farinos64
M
7
M
53Andres MenendezA. Menendez
Djibrill AdjaoudD. Adjaoud59
M
8
M
51Ivan FarinosI. Farinos
Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa56
M
9
A
62Manuel MoreiraM. Moreira
Carlos ButraguenoC. Butragueno55
A
10
A
54Albert DuranA. Duran
Dave SmitheD. Smithe55
A
captain11
A
52Pablo CruzP. Cruz
 
Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar55
M
12
G
67Armando BedinA. Bedin
Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes55
A
13
G
62Rafael CarmonaR. Carmona
Guillermo FloresG. Flores54
G
14
D
57Eduardo VegaE. Vega

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Compostela. A crowd of 8,352 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Cortes.


0.00
Compostela kick off and get the match underway!
8.05
Arno Rummenigge kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Westwood. Seeing a gap ahead, Malcolm Westwood plays the ball forward to Albert Duran. Albert Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
16.08
Arturo Molina catches Djibrill Adjaoud on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Djibrill Adjaoud hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.08
Free kick to Sporting Gijón just outside the area...
17.19
Dave Smithe takes a long run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
20.50
Ivan Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Duran. Albert Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Menendez. Andres Menendez flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Compostela!
24.49
Andres Menendez decides to run forward with the ball. Andres Menendez shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
27.13
Ljubisa Traversa catches Malcolm Westwood on the ankles. Ljubisa Traversa is given a warning by the referee! Malcolm Westwood runs off the knock.
30.41
Djibrill Adjaoud threads a neat ball through to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Butragueno but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.55
Juan Mora darts forward. Juan Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Gregorio Gimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.10
Julian Herrero gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Gimenez who gathers it comfortably.
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. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
49.35
Djibrill Adjaoud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.16
Enrique Vidal receives the ball from a throw-in from Andres Menendez. Enrique Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Duran. Albert Duran shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
55.24
Carlos Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.08
Julian Herrero runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.12
Manuel Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Vidal. Enrique Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.50
Andres Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Farinos who brings the ball under control. Ivan Farinos shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.45
Dave Smithe catches Artur Nunes on the ankles. The referee calls over Dave Smithe and shows him a yellow card! Artur Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.04
Djibrill Adjaoud hacks Malcolm Westwood from behind! The referee calls over Djibrill Adjaoud and warns him to calm down! Malcolm Westwood carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.49
Arno Rummenigge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Molina. Arturo Molina knocks the ball forward to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira cuts inside the box! Manuel Moreira shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Victor Fernandez manages to gather it.
77.44
Albert Duran flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Cruz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Cruz runs straight at the defence! Pablo Cruz shoots from just inside the box. Victor Fernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.57
Julian Farinos catches Arno Rummenigge on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arno Rummenigge stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Artur Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Cruz who brings the ball under control. Pablo Cruz threads a neat ball through to Manuel Moreira. Manuel Moreira shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Compostela
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
25.8%
46.8%
27.4%

Scorers
Juan Mora 33
Carlos Butragueno 49
Andres Menendez 21
Pablo Cruz 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andres Menendez of Compostela

Match Ratings