Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Noel SlineyNoel Sliney Computer Player Computer Player
David WillD. Will73
G
captain1
G
62Julian SchulzeJ. Schulze
Diego CamaraD. Camara69
D
2
D
64Gerard MalmG. Malm
Mauricio HelgueraM. Helguera67
D
3
D
63Nicolas GilN. Gil
Jose SaezJ. Saez58
D
4
D
60Claudio SolerC. Soler
Jose Fortes PeiroJ. Peiro64
D
5
M
61Gabriel CarrascoG. Carrasco
Roberto JimenezR. Jimenez63
M
6
M
59Martin BravoM. Bravo
Marcos GaladamesM. Galadames68
M
7
M
55Hugo MarcosH. Marcos
Elena VicenteE. Vicente53
A
8
M
55Simone CardascioS. Cardascio
Adolfo MartinezA. Martinez65
A
9
A
69Bakary SammerB. Sammer
Guilherme PintoG. Pinto68
A
10
A
61Adolfo MenendezA. Menendez
Antonio CabreraA. Cabrera56
A
11captain
A
61Kamal BourgeaisK. Bourgeais
 
Patricio IzquierdoP. Izquierdo56
G
12
D
59Kurt Van Der MeydeK. Van Der Meyde
Julian GreenJ. Green37
M
13
A
56Jan RöhnerJ. Röhner
Ivan CabreraI. Cabrera54
M
14
M
54Edern PontalE. Pontal

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Pirri.


0.00
The first half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
2.29
With vision, Diego Camara picks a pass forward to Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
4.24
Marcos Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Cabrera. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Cabrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.07
Claudio Soler comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Galadames. The referee brings Claudio Soler to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Galadames hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.24
Gerard Malm sees Adolfo Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Diego Camara is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
15.44
Marcos Galadames hacks Gabriel Carrasco from behind! The referee calls over Marcos Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Carrasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.38
Martin Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Carrasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Carrasco knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez makes a convincing header. David Will is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.20
Martin Bravo makes a probing pass to Bakary Sammer. Bakary Sammer lofts in a cross ball towards Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.14
Hugo Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez cuts inside the box! Adolfo Menendez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Claudio Soler plays the ball forward to Hugo Marcos. Hugo Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kamal Bourgeais. Kamal Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Saez.
32.53
Marcos Galadames makes a probing pass to Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.06
Simone Cardascio flicks a high ball forward to Bakary Sammer who takes it down. Bakary Sammer shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.49
Kamal Bourgeais sees Adolfo Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Menendez plays a one-two with Hugo Marcos and advances towards the goal... Adolfo Menendez takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Diego Camara's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
40.12
It's a corner kick. Kamal Bourgeais loops the ball in to towards the near post. David Will punches the ball out of the danger area!
42.32
Diego Camara makes a simple pass to Jose Saez. Jose Saez threads the ball through to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto makes a convincing header. Julian Schulze manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Marcos Galadames plays the ball forward to Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. With a superhuman jump, Elena Vicente connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Elena Vicente scores for Sporting Gijón!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Gijón start the second half!
47.56
Marcos Galadames knocks the ball forward to Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Julian Schulze comfortably smothers it!
49.17
Claudio Soler makes a probing pass to Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Adolfo Menendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.39
Adolfo Menendez catches Jose Saez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Saez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.05
Simone Cardascio flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Carrasco who takes it down. Gabriel Carrasco shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.32
Guilherme Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolas Gil.
55.47
Marcos Galadames flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Cabrera who takes it down. Antonio Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.36
Jose Saez brings the ball forward. Jose Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
60.02
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Ivan Cabrera replacing Elena Vicente and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
61.02
Hugo Marcos knocks the ball forward to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but David Will smothers it!
63.49
Marcos Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.38
Marcos Galadames catches Martin Bravo on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcos Galadames and warns him to calm down! Martin Bravo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.28
Adolfo Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Kamal Bourgeais who brings the ball under control. Kamal Bourgeais knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.32
Claudio Soler flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Gil who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Menendez. Adolfo Menendez shoots from distance but somehow David Will manages to keep it out.
77.55
Union Las Palmas have made 2 substitutions with Kurt Van Der Meyde replacing Bakary Sammer and Jan Röhner replacing Adolfo Menendez .
79.55
Simone Cardascio threads the ball through to Kurt Van Der Meyde. Kurt Van Der Meyde shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
84.26
Mauricio Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Cabrera collects the pass. Antonio Cabrera cuts inside the box! Antonio Cabrera tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Cabrera!
87.21
Martin Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Kamal Bourgeais collects the pass. Kamal Bourgeais knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Saez.
89.32
Jose Saez knocks the ball forward to Antonio Cabrera. Antonio Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Union Las Palmas
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
31.6%
45.6%
22.8%

Scorers
Elena Vicente 45
Antonio Cabrera 84
Adolfo Menendez 16
Kamal Bourgeais 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Menendez of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.David Will (GK)
7
2.Diego Camara (DEF)
7
3.Mauricio Helguera (DEF)
6
4.Jose Saez (DEF)
7
5.Jose Fortes Peiro (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Jimenez (MID)
8
7.Marcos Galadames (MID)yellow card
6
8.Elena Vicente (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Adolfo Martinez (ATT)
6
10.Guilherme Pinto (ATT)
7
11.Antonio Cabrera (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Patricio Izquierdo (GK)
0
13.Julian Green (MID)
0
14.Ivan Cabrera (MID)
6

1.Julian Schulze (GK)
6
2.Gerard Malm (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Gil (DEF)
6
4.Claudio Soler (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Carrasco (MID)
7
6.Martin Bravo (MID)
7
7.Hugo Marcos (MID)
7
8.Simone Cardascio (MID)
6
9.Bakary Sammer (ATT)
6
10.Adolfo Menendez (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.Kamal Bourgeais (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kurt Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
13.Jan Röhner (ATT)
6
14.Edern Pontal (MID)
0