Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     SalamancaSalamanca
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Fouad ElhamdaouiF. Elhamdaoui84
G
1
G
67Norman NaylorN. Naylor
Adolfo MunozA. Munoz74
D
2
D
66Pedro MoyaP. Moya
Kristoffer MatinpoikaK. Matinpoika73
D
3captain
D
53Fernando RomeroF. Romero
Craig MccallC. Mccall76
D
captain4
D
49Arturo MarcosA. Marcos
Rodolfo MoraR. Mora73
D
5
D
47Ashley BoltonA. Bolton
Fernando SantosF. Santos86
M
6
M
74Julian MarcosJ. Marcos
Francisco MorenoF. Moreno78
M
7
M
69Martin VicenteM. Vicente
Thomas HoferT. Hofer85
M
8
M
66Brian DixonB. Dixon
Felipe VidalF. Vidal77
A
9
A
73Jose Javier CamposJ. Campos
Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny78
A
10
A
73Callum SullivanC. Sullivan
Rafael HierroR. Hierro74
A
11
A
60Arturo NavarroA. Navarro
 
Leonardo OrtizL. Ortiz72
A
12
A
60Frederic CarlierF. Carlier
Albert CarcedoA. Carcedo71
A
13
M
60Arno MüllerA. Müller
Antonio PenaA. Pena80
A
14
M
59Dino CodognolaD. Codognola

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Salamanca. A crowd of 19,480 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Salamanca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
2.27
Rafael Hierro threads the ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guillermo Molowny is offside!
3.09
Fernando Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Arturo Marcos. Arturo Marcos flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Navarro who takes it down. Arturo Navarro whips in a cross ball towards Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.15
Julian Marcos comes in with a late challenge on Craig Mccall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.09
Arturo Marcos threads the ball through to Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos laces a through ball forward to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. Fouad Elhamdaoui gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
14.51
Francisco Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.34
Craig Mccall barges into Fernando Romero. The referee warns Craig Mccall to calm down! Fernando Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.58
Brian Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Navarro controls it well on his chest. Arturo Navarro shoots from 25 yards. Fouad Elhamdaoui easily gets down and covers it.
20.32
Francisco Moreno advances with the ball. Francisco Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal directs the ball goalwards with his head. Norman Naylor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.25
Julian Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro skips past Kristoffer Matinpoika! Arturo Navarro takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
22.47
Kristoffer Matinpoika passes the ball forward to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos makes a pass forward but Rafael Hierro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
26.38
Thomas Hofer threads the ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.22
Sporting Gijón are keeping most of the possession.
44.27
Francisco Moreno sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Felipe Vidal provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Salamanca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Salamanca kick off the second half!
51.34
Francisco Moreno hits a low pass to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Norman Naylor gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
53.21
Brian Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kristoffer Matinpoika.
59.18
Brian Dixon catches Fernando Santos on the ankles. Brian Dixon is warned by the referee! Fernando Santos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.32
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Vidal plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Hierro and advances towards the goal... Felipe Vidal rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Vidal!
72.34
Martin Vicente barges into Francisco Moreno. Martin Vicente is shown the yellow card! Francisco Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.40
Showing composure, Francisco Moreno plays the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer shoots from distance. Solid save from Norman Naylor. What a great pair of hands!
81.15
Adolfo Munoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno hits a low pass to Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro runs straight at the defence! Rafael Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Hierro!
85.47
Thomas Hofer plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Norman Naylor punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Salamanca
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
22.4%
46.1%
31.6%

Scorers
Felipe Vidal 44, 67
Rafael Hierro 81
Callum Sullivan 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Vidal of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
6
2.Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3.Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF)
7
4.Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Santos (MID)
6
7.Francisco Moreno (MID)
8
8.Thomas Hofer (MID)
7
9.Felipe Vidal (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
6
11.Rafael Hierro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Leonardo Ortiz (ATT)
0
13.Albert Carcedo (ATT)
0
14.Antonio Pena (ATT)
0

1.Norman Naylor (GK)
7
2.Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Romero (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Marcos (DEF)
6
5.Ashley Bolton (DEF)
6
6.Julian Marcos (MID)yellow card
6
7.Martin Vicente (MID)yellow card
5
8.Brian Dixon (MID)
6
9.Jose Javier Campos (ATT)
6
10.Callum Sullivan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Arturo Navarro (ATT)
7
 
12.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
0
13.Arno Müller (MID)
0
14.Dino Codognola (MID)
0