Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 20,376 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andres.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andres.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
0-0Augusto Piocelle catches Jean-Marc Fabbra on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Marc Fabbra stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.03
0-1Jorge Tavares plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez plays a one-two with Marcos Castillo and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Perez takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.51
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Fortes Peiro plays the ball forward to Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Diez.
18.53
0-1Jose Fortes Peiro hits a low pass to Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Eduardo Diez and the loose ball is cleared up field.
20.49
Marc Houwing hits a low pass to Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.34
1-1Mauricio Helguera hacks Rodolfo Perez from behind! The referee brings Mauricio Helguera to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.34
Marc Houwing knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Juan Lozano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.13
Marcos Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.10
2-1Jean-Marc Fabbra flicks a high pass forward to Jean Pierre Lefèvre who brings the ball under control. Jean Pierre Lefèvre plays a one-two with Rodolfo Perez and rushes in on goal... Jean Pierre Lefèvre makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
44.13
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
2-1Jean Pierre Lefèvre controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Marc Fabbra. Showing composure, Jean-Marc Fabbra plays the ball forward to Jean Pierre Lefèvre. Jean Pierre Lefèvre advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jean Pierre Lefèvre provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Extremadura UD kick off and get the second half underway!
49.52
Eduardo Diez plays the ball forward to Jean-Marc Fabbra. Jean-Marc Fabbra makes an attacking run forward. Jean-Marc Fabbra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Peiro.
54.19
Eduardo Diez picks a pass forward to Marcos Castillo. Marcos Castillo plays a scrappy one-two with Rodolfo Perez and advances towards the goal... Marcos Castillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.37
Roberto Jimenez sees Marcos Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Juan Lozano manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.49
Jose Fortes Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Jimenez. Roberto Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Juan Lozano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.50
Jean-Marc Fabbra flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Perez who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Perez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Helguera.
73.58
Mauricio Helguera hacks Rodolfo Perez from behind! Mauricio Helguera is warned by the referee again! Rodolfo Perez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.35
Roberto Jimenez flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Pinto who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Houwing. Marc Houwing connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
77.38
Jorge Tavares makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.53
Augusto Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Jimenez hits a low pass to Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
87.26
Augusto Piocelle passes the ball forward to Marc Houwing. Marc Houwing knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.03
Roberto Jimenez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Roberto Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Pinto. Guilherme Pinto connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Roberto Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Postiga.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Jimenez of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Will (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diego Camara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mauricio Helguera (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Augusto Piocelle (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Peiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Jimenez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Marc Houwing (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marcos Galadames (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elena Vicente (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Guilherme Pinto (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Adolfo Martinez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Saez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Cabrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Cabrera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Juan Lozano (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ruben Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emile Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Monk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Marc Fabbra (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcos Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jorge Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jean Pierre Lefèvre (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Pablo Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodolfo Perez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Claudio Menendez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Francisco Carmona (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Miguel Farinos (ATT) | 0 | |