Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Numancia. A crowd of 20,197 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off!
3.19
0-0Francisco Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.40
1-0Francisco Moreno runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Francisco Moreno shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.12
Sebastian Roman threads a neat ball through to David Watson. David Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fouad Elhamdaoui with no chance!! Goal for Numancia!
16.14
Fernando Camacho pushes up the pitch. Fernando Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo plays a one-two with Nils Kuzorra and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Felipe Hidalgo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.42
1-2Eugenio Torres flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Camacho. Fernando Camacho knocks the ball forward to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
21.33
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Molowny controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Pena connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.59
2-2Tiago Martins comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Pena. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Pena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.10
Tiago Martins knocks the ball forward to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Watson!
30.21
David Mangone hacks Craig Mccall from behind! The referee calls over David Mangone and shows him a yellow card! Craig Mccall runs off the knock.
32.18
2-3Sebastian Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Moreno. Albert Moreno passes the ball forward to Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards David Watson. Stephen Meiklejohn catches David Watson on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
34.40
Thomas Hofer kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alfredo Alvarez manages to gather it easily.
38.17
2-3Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Moreno puts a great ball through. Thomas Hofer runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.28
Fernando Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena plays a one-two with Alberto Alonso and rushes in on goal... Antonio Pena makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper, Alfredo Alvarez, sees it late!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
45.00
Fernando Santos threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso connects with a diving header. It's there!! Alfredo Alvarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Numancia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Eugenio Torres threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Roman. Sebastian Roman plays the ball forward to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra plays a quick one-two with Frederico Martinez and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Nils Kuzorra provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Fouad Elhamdaoui.
48.30
Tiago Martins knocks the ball forward to David Mangone. David Mangone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Watson but the linesman indicates offside!
49.00
Stephen Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny runs straight at the defence! Guillermo Molowny makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
53.08
5-3Fernando Santos flicks a high ball forward to Luca Pandolfi who takes it down. Luca Pandolfi plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Pena and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Mangone hacks Luca Pandolfi from behind! Luca Pandolfi appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
55.35
Thomas Hofer threads a neat ball through to Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Alfredo Alvarez.
56.50
Corner kick to Sporting Gijón. Luca Pandolfi plays it short to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Mccall!
57.56
David Mangone kicks a strong pass forward to David Watson. David Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.01
Thomas Hofer passes the ball forward to Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi edges inside the box! Luca Pandolfi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Alfredo Alvarez is on top of it.
61.01
6-4Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Molowny collects the pass. Guillermo Molowny skips past Sebastian Roman! Guillermo Molowny shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Eugenio Torres. Excellent block.
71.59
6-4Tiago Martins makes a simple pass to Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.27
Stephen Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer takes it forward alone. Thomas Hofer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.32
Luca Pandolfi makes an attacking run forward. Luca Pandolfi plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Alonso and advances towards the goal... Luca Pandolfi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
77.23
Adolfo Suarez knocks the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso makes a probing pass to Thomas Hofer but he's offside!
78.00
Tiago Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra makes a convincing header his aim is horrendously poor!
79.10
Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Hofer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Hofer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Torres.
81.06
Alberto Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Santos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Santos makes a pass forward but Antonio Pena is yards offside!
83.22
With great vision, Fernando Santos plays the ball forward to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.31
Tiago Martins makes a probing pass to David Mangone. David Mangone whips in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.40
Tiago Martins threads a neat ball through to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra plays a one-two with Tiago Martins and rushes in on goal... Nils Kuzorra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Fouad Elhamdaoui manages to gather it.
89.11
Alberto Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos cuts inside the box! Fernando Santos shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Alfredo Alvarez. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
4
Shots on Target
11
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
23.2%
45.1%
31.7%
Scorers
| Francisco Moreno 4 Antonio Pena 21, 39 Alberto Alonso 45 Guillermo Molowny 49 Craig Mccall 56 | Tiago Martins 8, 58 Felipe Hidalgo 16 David Watson 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Molowny of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mccall (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Fernando Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Francisco Moreno (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Luca Pandolfi (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Thomas Hofer (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Antonio Pena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Guillermo Molowny (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alberto Alonso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Leonardo Ortiz (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Hierro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alfredo Alvarez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastian Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Mangone (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Tiago Martins (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | David Watson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Felipe Hidalgo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Frederico Martinez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nils Kuzorra (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Hierro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Carmona (MID) | 0 | |