Match Report


Girona FCGirona FC     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Noel Sliney Noel Sliney
Mark KoevermansM. Koevermans66
G
1captain
G
73David WillD. Will
Guillermo DuranG. Duran66
D
2
D
69Diego CamaraD. Camara
Mauricio LopezM. Lopez66
D
3
D
67Mauricio HelgueraM. Helguera
Rafael MoraR. Mora65
D
4
D
63Augusto PiocelleA. Piocelle
Robbie MakinR. Makin63
D
5
D
64Jose Fortes PeiroJ. Peiro
Roger De NooijerR. De Nooijer65
M
captain6
M
63Roberto JimenezR. Jimenez
Eugenio LeonE. Leon65
M
7
M
63Marc HouwingM. Houwing
Gianmatteo BachiniG. Bachini63
M
8
M
68Marcos GaladamesM. Galadames
Felipe SerranoF. Serrano62
M
9
A
53Elena VicenteE. Vicente
Alfredo LeonA. Leon57
A
10
A
68Guilherme PintoG. Pinto
Ivan KikoI. Kiko56
A
11
A
56Antonio CabreraA. Cabrera
 
Eduardo CarrascoE. Carrasco63
D
12
D
58Jose SaezJ. Saez
Filipe JardimF. Jardim58
D
13
M
54Ivan CabreraI. Cabrera
Rodolfo HerreraR. Herrera55
D
14
A
65Adolfo MartinezA. Martinez

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 18,727 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Prieto.


0.00
Girona FC kick off and get the first half underway!
3.40
Mauricio Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez makes a simple pass to Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames whips in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Guillermo Duran barges into Elena Vicente. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
8.39
Marcos Galadames hits a low pass to Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Houwing. Marc Houwing whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Mark Koevermans!
10.25
Marc Houwing flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vicente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Leon.
12.29
Guillermo Duran threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Bachini. Gianmatteo Bachini makes a probing pass to Ivan Kiko. Ivan Kiko shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
15.03
Marcos Galadames changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Galadames shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.39
Roberto Jimenez clumsily knocks into Felipe Serrano. The referee warns Roberto Jimenez to calm down! Felipe Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.01
Jose Fortes Peiro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jose Fortes Peiro sees space and advances. Jose Fortes Peiro knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Pinto. Roger De Nooijer clumsily knocks into Guilherme Pinto. Penalty for Sporting Gijón!!
32.01
The referee points to the spot..
33.47
Guilherme Pinto takes a slow run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.36
Antonio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
36.49
Rafael Mora passes the ball forward to Felipe Serrano. Felipe Serrano threads a neat ball through to Roger De Nooijer. Roger De Nooijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Peiro.
42.49
Roberto Jimenez comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Serrano. The referee warns Roberto Jimenez again to calm down! Felipe Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
47.07
With imagination, Mauricio Lopez plays the ball forward to Felipe Serrano. Felipe Serrano passes the ball forward to Ivan Kiko. Ivan Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Piocelle.
48.36
Mauricio Helguera makes a simple pass to Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Lopez.
51.29
Guillermo Duran makes a simple pass to Eugenio Leon. With vision, Eugenio Leon picks a pass forward to Felipe Serrano. Felipe Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.09
Jose Fortes Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Marc Houwing controls it well on his chest. Marc Houwing hits a low pass to Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.11
Felipe Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Kiko. Ivan Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Peiro.
66.53
Guillermo Duran comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Cabrera. Guillermo Duran is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Cabrera carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.50
Eugenio Leon threads a neat ball through to Gianmatteo Bachini. Gianmatteo Bachini flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Serrano. Felipe Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.39
Roberto Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Cabrera. Antonio Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Marc Houwing. Marc Houwing powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.41
Marc Houwing advances with the ball. Marc Houwing rushes past Rafael Mora! Some good footwork from Marc Houwing provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Mark Koevermans manages to gather it effortlessly.
87.48
Guillermo Duran flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Leon who brings the ball under control. Without breaking stride, Eugenio Leon plays the ball forward to Alfredo Leon. Alfredo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Will who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Girona FC

Sporting Gijón
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
29.7%
50%
20.3%

Scorers
Guilherme Pinto 33 (p)
Marc Houwing 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Houwing of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Mark Koevermans (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Duran (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Lopez (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Mora (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Makin (DEF)
6
6.Roger De Nooijer (MID)
6
7.Eugenio Leon (MID)
6
8.Gianmatteo Bachini (MID)
6
9.Felipe Serrano (MID)
6
10.Alfredo Leon (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Kiko (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Carrasco (DEF)
0
13.Filipe Jardim (DEF)
0
14.Rodolfo Herrera (DEF)
0

1.David Will (GK)
6
2.Diego Camara (DEF)
6
3.Mauricio Helguera (DEF)
6
4.Augusto Piocelle (DEF)
6
5.Jose Fortes Peiro (DEF)
7
6.Roberto Jimenez (MID)
6
7.Marc Houwing (MID)goal scored
9
8.Marcos Galadames (MID)
7
9.Elena Vicente (ATT)
6
10.Guilherme Pinto (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Antonio Cabrera (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Saez (DEF)
0
13.Ivan Cabrera (MID)
0
14.Adolfo Martinez (ATT)
0