Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     MálagaMálaga
Garry LloydGarry Lloyd Ben Ferguson Ben Ferguson
Fouad ElhamdaouiF. Elhamdaoui84
G
1
G
77Nigel NewbyN. Newby
Adolfo MunozA. Munoz76
D
2
D
74Kofi PromesK. Promes
Adolfo SuarezA. Suarez76
D
captain3
D
78Patricio LozanoP. Lozano
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn78
D
4
D
74Leonardo HidalgoL. Hidalgo
Daniel HerreroD. Herrero90
M
5
D
73Jose Fortes FuentesJ. Fuentes
Sergio AlmeidaS. Almeida81
M
6
M
79Dries OoijerD. Ooijer
Pascal PolheimP. Polheim84
M
7
M
79Alberto CamineroA. Caminero
Stefán BergvinssonS. Bergvinsson81
M
8
M
80Tobias PoschnerT. Poschner
Antonio PenaA. Pena83
A
9captain
A
82Stefano HilgerinkS. Hilgerink
Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny80
A
10
M
78Edwin HeesakkersE. Heesakkers
Rodolfo CarcedoR. Carcedo77
A
11
A
80Alex KermaliA. Kermali
 
Kristoffer MatinpoikaK. Matinpoika73
D
12
M
78Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu
Mirko PinziM. Pinzi77
M
13
A
78Arek RadomskiA. Radomski
Renato AlvaradoR. Alvarado77
A
14
D
76Bautista FigueroaB. Figueroa

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Málaga. A crowd of 18,745 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
2.29
Stephen Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Stefán Bergvinsson. Stefán Bergvinsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.21
Pascal Polheim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nigel Newby manages to keep it out.
12.04
Tobias Poschner flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Hilgerink who brings the ball under control. Stefano Hilgerink shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Fouad Elhamdaoui.
13.02
Dries Ooijer takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Adolfo Suarez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.37
Tobias Poschner hits a low pass to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.57
Daniel Herrero sees Sergio Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Almeida shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.42
Adolfo Munoz takes the throw-in. Stephen Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. With a superhuman jump, Guillermo Molowny connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.09
Daniel Herrero flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Molowny who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Nigel Newby effortlessly picks it out of the air!
32.03
Dries Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Heesakkers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edwin Heesakkers shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.49
Sergio Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefán Bergvinsson. Stefán Bergvinsson shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.10
Pascal Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.14
Pascal Polheim makes a probing pass to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Dries Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Heesakkers collects the pass. Edwin Heesakkers shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón have changed their lineup with Mirko Pinzi replacing Sergio Almeida. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
47.27
Adolfo Suarez hits a low pass to Mirko Pinzi. Mirko Pinzi sees a break and surges forward. Mirko Pinzi knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Nigel Newby had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
51.39
Patricio Lozano comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Pena. Patricio Lozano is warned by the referee! Antonio Pena runs off the knock.
53.30
Guillermo Molowny darts forward. Guillermo Molowny shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.07
With some swift thinking, Antonio Pena plays the ball forward to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Hidalgo.
60.49
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Renato Alvarado replacing Antonio Pena .
63.49
Guillermo Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
65.01
Rodolfo Carcedo catches Patricio Lozano on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodolfo Carcedo and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.29
Adolfo Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Mirko Pinzi controls it well on his chest. Mirko Pinzi advances inside the box! Leonardo Hidalgo hacks Mirko Pinzi from behind! Mirko Pinzi appeals for a penalty! Given!!
66.29
The referee points to the spot..
67.48
Guillermo Molowny calmly steps up and fires a shot towards goal, but it clips the post and goes wide!
72.38
Dries Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Hilgerink controls it well on his chest. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Elhamdaoui who gathers it comfortably.
77.57
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Kristoffer Matinpoika replacing Stephen Meiklejohn .Málaga have made a substitution with Arek Radomski replacing Alex Kermali .
79.34
With imagination, Stefán Bergvinsson plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim 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!! Yet another for the new signing! He appears well at home with his new team.
83.54
Kristoffer Matinpoika makes a simple pass to Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim makes a beautiful solo run. Pascal Polheim shoots from 20 yards. Superb reactions from Nigel Newby. What a save!
84.49
Dries Ooijer flicks a high pass forward. Arek Radomski collects the pass. Arek Radomski deftly passes the ball to Alberto Caminero, releasing him through on goal. Alberto Caminero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.25
Tobias Poschner hits a low pass to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Fouad Elhamdaoui!
87.24
Patricio Lozano passes the ball forward to Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo flicks a high ball forward to Dries Ooijer who takes it down. Dries Ooijer lofts in a cross ball towards Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Kristoffer Matinpoika.
88.15
Corner kick to Málaga. Dries Ooijer plays it to the near post. Fouad Elhamdaoui drops low and scoops up the ball.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Málaga
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.5%
31.5%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%

Scorers
Pascal Polheim 2, 79
Guillermo Molowny 22, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pascal Polheim of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings