Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Colis Alfonso Perez where Getafe play host to Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Getafe are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Getafe are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.
0.00
0-0Getafe kick off and get the match underway!
2.40
0-0Antonio Pena makes a simple pass to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jocelyn Vrielynck comfortably punches it away to safety.
3.23
1-0Tommy Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fouad Elhamdaoui with no chance!! Goal for Getafe!
6.43
Tonino Piazza receives the ball from a throw-in from Tommy Scales. Tonino Piazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Tommy Scales. With a superhuman jump, Tommy Scales connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.23
2-0Oleg Goodwin clumsily knocks into Stephen Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Oleg Goodwin and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Meiklejohn stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.11
2-0Tomek Bak lofts the ball long. Raul Tostado knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Stephen Meiklejohn. Excellent block.
16.02
Tonino Piazza sees a break and surges forward. Tonino Piazza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tonino Piazza whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fouad Elhamdaoui punches it away to safety.
18.18
Carl King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Adolfo Suarez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.32
2-0Corner kick to Getafe. Tonino Piazza plays it out to the edge of the box. Daniel Herrero gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
21.41
Tomek Bak flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales hits a low pass to Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Raul Tostado. Raul Tostado fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Fouad Elhamdaoui manages to keep it out.
22.17
2-0With vision, Renato Alvarado laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
32.09
Tommy Scales makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Fouad Elhamdaoui is on top of it.
33.38
Sergio Almeida hits a low pass to Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Jocelyn Vrielynck as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.21
It's a corner kick. Thomas Hofer loops the ball in to towards the near post. Jocelyn Vrielynck scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
36.29
Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Almeida collects the pass. Sergio Almeida makes a simple pass, allowing Francisco Moreno to run into the box. Francisco Moreno shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Moreno!
44.26
Eduardo Lozano threads a neat ball through to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza hits a low pass to Tommy Scales. Tommy Scales shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Fouad Elhamdaoui.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Getafe appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the second half!
48.18
2-1Tonino Piazza sees Vincenzo Hoeness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Elhamdaoui who gathers it comfortably.
51.57
Sergio Almeida threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny shoots from outside the area. Jocelyn Vrielynck effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.18
Tommy Scales flicks a high pass forward to Tonino Piazza who brings the ball under control. Tonino Piazza knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.
57.13
Adolfo Munoz clumsily knocks into Tommy Scales. Adolfo Munoz is shown the yellow card! Tommy Scales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.21
2-1Getafe have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Marin replacing Tonino Piazza and Rafael Romero replacing Raul Tostado .
63.06
2-1Tommy Scales clumsily knocks into Daniel Herrero. Tommy Scales is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Herrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.00
Sergio Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Molowny shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.31
2-1Eduardo Lozano barges into Renato Alvarado. Eduardo Lozano is warned by the referee! Renato Alvarado grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.14
Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Kristoffer Matinpoika replacing Stephen Meiklejohn and Fabrizio Bucci replacing Thomas Hofer .
79.54
Francisco Moreno passes the ball forward to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jocelyn Vrielynck who gathers it comfortably.
84.18
Tommy Scales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Santos. Romero P. Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Fouad Elhamdaoui reads it well. Great save!
87.48
Eduardo Lozano surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
89.33
2-1Getafe are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
29.9%
43.3%
26.9%
Scorers
| Tommy Scales 3, 6 | Francisco Moreno 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Scales of Getafe |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jocelyn Vrielynck (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carl King (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oleg Goodwin (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Eduardo Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomek Bak (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tonino Piazza (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Tommy Scales (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Artur Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Romero P. Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Raul Tostado (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafael Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Neil Grant (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Munoz (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Suarez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Herrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francisco Moreno (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Thomas Hofer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Guillermo Molowny (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Renato Alvarado (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Fabrizio Bucci (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Claus Petersen (ATT) | 0 | |