Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Garry LloydGarry Lloyd Computer Player Computer Player
Fouad ElhamdaouiF. Elhamdaoui84
G
1
G
70Oscar HerreraO. Herrera
Stephen MeiklejohnS. Meiklejohn78
D
2
D
77Manuel VarelaM. Varela
Kristoffer MatinpoikaK. Matinpoika73
D
captain3
D
77Edgar PinheiroE. Pinheiro
Adolfo SuarezA. Suarez76
D
4
D
73Karim RahmaniK. Rahmani
Daniel HerreroD. Herrero90
M
5
M
72Ivan GomezI. Gomez
Francisco MorenoF. Moreno85
M
6
M
71Rodolphe ChedliR. Chedli
Stefán BergvinssonS. Bergvinsson81
M
7
M
71Arturo RamosA. Ramos
Mirko PinziM. Pinzi77
M
8
M
66Jose DiazJ. Diaz
Luis RomanL. Roman76
A
9captain
A
69Jean ChartonJ. Charton
Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny80
A
10
A
68Alberto FerreiraA. Ferreira
Renato AlvaradoR. Alvarado77
A
11
A
61Adolfo FerrerA. Ferrer
 
Pascal PolheimP. Polheim84
M
12
D
73Younès BoulmerkaY. Boulmerka
Rodolfo CarcedoR. Carcedo77
A
13
D
68Chris BarrettC. Barrett
Antonio PenaA. Pena83
A
14
D
67Miguel CastroM. Castro

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 17,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
2.13
Ivan Gomez darts forward. Ivan Gomez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.00
Daniel Herrero makes a probing pass to Luis Roman. Luis Roman shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
14.44
Alberto Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.
15.39
Stephen Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Stefán Bergvinsson. Stefán Bergvinsson shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.28
Karim Rahmani flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Edgar Pinheiro laces a through ball forward to Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer knocks in a cross ball towards Jean Charton. Jean Charton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.37
Karim Rahmani kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer lofts in a cross ball towards Jean Charton. Jean Charton beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.27
Stefán Bergvinsson sees a break and surges forward. Stefán Bergvinsson makes a probing pass to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Oscar Herrera is on top of it.
22.32
Stephen Meiklejohn makes a strong solo run forward. Stephen Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Oscar Herrera gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
28.50
Rodolphe Chedli comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Moreno. Rodolphe Chedli is shown the yellow card! Francisco Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.08
Stefán Bergvinsson surges forward with the ball. Stefán Bergvinsson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.39
Edgar Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Diaz collects the pass. Jose Diaz threads the ball through to Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
39.03
Karim Rahmani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Ramos. Arturo Ramos sees space and advances. Arturo Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.06
Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Kristoffer Matinpoika controls it well on his chest. Kristoffer Matinpoika flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Molowny controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Stefán Bergvinsson kicks a strong pass forward to Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Roman. Luis Roman makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
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 Rodolfo Carcedo replacing Francisco Moreno. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off the second half!
47.04
Manuel Varela flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Chedli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolphe Chedli threads the ball through to Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira plays a one-two with Adolfo Ferrer and advances towards the goal... Alberto Ferreira tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.51
Adolfo Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo threads the ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.50
Karim Rahmani threads the ball through to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Ferrer. Adolfo Ferrer plays a quick one-two with Jean Charton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Adolfo Ferrer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.50
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Antonio Pena replacing Luis Roman .
63.32
Adolfo Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefán Bergvinsson. Stefán Bergvinsson flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Herrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Herrero shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
65.11
Arturo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Jean Charton collects the pass. Jean Charton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Elhamdaoui who gathers it comfortably.
67.54
Arturo Ramos clumsily knocks into Antonio Pena. Arturo Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.54
Kristoffer Matinpoika threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
77.32
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Pascal Polheim replacing Adolfo Suarez .
81.24
Jean Charton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jean Charton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.53
Karim Rahmani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Diaz. Jose Diaz passes the ball forward to Rodolphe Chedli. Rodolphe Chedli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kristoffer Matinpoika.
84.18
Mirko Pinzi flicks a high pass forward to Renato Alvarado who brings the ball under control. Renato Alvarado shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.05
Pascal Polheim passes the ball forward to Mirko Pinzi. Mirko Pinzi sees Guillermo Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Molowny edges inside the box! Guillermo Molowny looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Guillermo Molowny scores for Sporting Gijón!!
89.07
Stephen Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefán Bergvinsson. With vision, Stefán Bergvinsson picks a pass forward to Renato Alvarado. Renato Alvarado lofts in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Carcedo. Rodolfo Carcedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Jose Diaz kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Ferreira. Alberto Ferreira shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Sevilla FC
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.9%
43.6%
29.5%

Scorers
Luis Roman 45
Guillermo Molowny 85
Adolfo Ferrer 39, 60
Alberto Ferreira 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Ferrer of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
6
2.Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
3.Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF)
6
4.Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Herrero (MID)
6
6.Francisco Moreno (MID)
6
7.Stefán Bergvinsson (MID)
7
8.Mirko Pinzi (MID)
6
9.Luis Roman (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Guillermo Molowny (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Renato Alvarado (ATT)
7
 
12.Pascal Polheim (MID)
6
13.Rodolfo Carcedo (ATT)
6
14.Antonio Pena (ATT)
6

1.Oscar Herrera (GK)
7
2.Manuel Varela (DEF)
6
3.Edgar Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Karim Rahmani (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
6.Rodolphe Chedli (MID)yellow card
5
7.Arturo Ramos (MID)
7
8.Jose Diaz (MID)
6
9.Jean Charton (ATT)
7
10.Alberto Ferreira (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Adolfo Ferrer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Younès Boulmerka (DEF)
0
13.Chris Barrett (DEF)
0
14.Miguel Castro (DEF)
0