Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Real JaenReal Jaen
Garry LloydGarry Lloyd Computer Player Computer Player
Fouad ElhamdaouiF. Elhamdaoui84
G
captain1
G
77Thomas ZickT. Zick
Adolfo MunozA. Munoz76
D
2
D
68Quim VieiraQ. Vieira
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn78
D
3
D
68Ruggero Di CaraR. Di Cara
Craig MccallC. Mccall77
D
4
D
67Mohammed BottelinM. Bottelin
Daniel HerreroD. Herrero90
M
5
D
54Duncan ThomsonD. Thomson
Sergio AlmeidaS. Almeida81
M
6captain
M
71Oscar SolerO. Soler
Francisco MorenoF. Moreno84
M
7
M
68Patricio VilaP. Vila
Fabrizio BucciF. Bucci78
M
8
A
65Juan LeonJ. Leon
Luis RomanL. Roman76
A
9
A
63Filipe ValenteF. Valente
Antonio PenaA. Pena83
A
10
A
62Fernando ReyF. Rey
Renato AlvaradoR. Alvarado77
A
11
A
61Pape SenoussiP. Senoussi
 
Kristoffer MatinpoikaK. Matinpoika73
D
12
M
65Paul ClelandP. Cleland
Thomas HoferT. Hofer88
M
13
G
64Albert HerreraA. Herrera
Claus PetersenC. Petersen81
A
14
M
64Ivan CamineroI. Caminero

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 14,555 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Carrasco.


0.00
Real Jaen kick off and get the match underway!
3.03
Adolfo Munoz passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Bucci. Fabrizio Bucci knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
4.59
Mohammed Bottelin comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Herrero. The referee calls over Mohammed Bottelin and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Herrero runs off the knock.
6.44
Stephen Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Roman. Luis Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruggero Di Cara.
10.30
Stephen Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Luis Roman. Luis Roman shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.18
Stephen Meiklejohn surges forward with the ball. Stephen Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
15.15
Craig Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Moreno who takes it down. Francisco Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
16.00
Francisco Moreno catches Patricio Vila on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Vila runs off the knock.
20.02
Francisco Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Roman. Luis Roman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrero. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Herrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.06
Duncan Thomson advances with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Duncan Thomson stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Fouad Elhamdaoui is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
26.26
Patricio Vila hits a low pass to Juan Leon. Juan Leon whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
27.49
Francisco Moreno makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Moreno runs straight at the defence! Francisco Moreno side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.48
Daniel Herrero receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Almeida. Daniel Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.19
Fabrizio Bucci passes the ball forward to Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
36.53
Pape Senoussi passes the ball forward to Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey whips in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.40
Patricio Vila runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patricio Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Fouad Elhamdaoui had no chance!! Goal for Real Jaen!
42.39
Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Roman but he's offside!
45.00
Mohammed Bottelin receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Thomson. Mohammed Bottelin threads a neat ball through to Duncan Thomson. Duncan Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Pape Senoussi who brings the ball under control. Pape Senoussi shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
48.34
Quim Vieira arcs the ball upfield. Patricio Vila shoots from distance. Fouad Elhamdaoui gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
57.48
Francisco Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.26
Daniel Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena rushes past Patricio Vila! Some superb footwork from Antonio Pena provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Thomas Zick manages to keep it out.
60.52
Real Jaen have made a substitution with Paul Cleland replacing Patricio Vila .
61.61
With great vision, Paul Cleland plays the ball forward to Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Valente. Filipe Valente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Craig Mccall is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.23
Renato Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena comfortably collects the pass. Antonio Pena tries a spectacular long range effort but Thomas Zick is on top of it.
65.37
Craig Mccall passes the ball forward to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno takes it forward alone. Francisco Moreno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.03
Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Roman. Luis Roman shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
71.26
Stephen Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Bucci. With great vision, Fabrizio Bucci plays the ball forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Thomas Zick gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
72.04
Daniel Herrero surges forward with the ball. Daniel Herrero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
73.02
Adolfo Munoz takes a quick throw-in, which Stephen Meiklejohn takes on the chest. Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Renato Alvarado collects the pass. Renato Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena controls it well on his chest. Antonio Pena shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.11
Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Kristoffer Matinpoika replacing Stephen Meiklejohn and Thomas Hofer replacing Fabrizio Bucci .Real Jaen have made 2 substitutions with Ivan Caminero replacing Filipe Valente and Albert Herrera replacing Fernando Rey .
78.15
Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Renato Alvarado who brings the ball under control. Renato Alvarado lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.24
Adolfo Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Herrero collects the pass. Daniel Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Thomas Zick!
87.39
Oscar Soler kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Caminero. Ivan Caminero shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Real Jaen
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
9
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
21.4%
46.4%
32.1%

Scorers
Luis Roman 10
Francisco Moreno 27, 30
Daniel Herrero 78
Juan Leon 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Moreno of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
6
2.Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4.Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Herrero (MID)goal scored
9
6.Sergio Almeida (MID)
6
7.Francisco Moreno (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
8.Fabrizio Bucci (MID)
6
9.Luis Roman (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
11.Renato Alvarado (ATT)
6
 
12.Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF)
6
13.Thomas Hofer (MID)
6
14.Claus Petersen (ATT)
0

1.Thomas Zick (GK)
7
2.Quim Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Ruggero Di Cara (DEF)
6
4.Mohammed Bottelin (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Duncan Thomson (DEF)
7
6.Oscar Soler (MID)
6
7.Patricio Vila (MID)
7
8.Juan Leon (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Filipe Valente (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Rey (ATT)
6
11.Pape Senoussi (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul Cleland (MID)
6
13.Albert Herrera (GK)
6
14.Ivan Caminero (MID)
6