Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nicolas CarmonaN. Carmona69
G
1
G
64Leonardo AlvarezL. Alvarez
Luis MenendezL. Menendez69
D
2
D
72Luis RamosL. Ramos
John LawrenceJ. Lawrence66
D
3
D
70Carlos MartinC. Martin
Victor NunezV. Nunez65
D
captain4captain
D
62Oscar RodriguezO. Rodriguez
Eduardo MunozE. Munoz63
D
5
D
56David SmithD. Smith
Edgar TavaresE. Tavares69
M
6
M
69Guillermo HierroG. Hierro
Carlos MoralesC. Morales67
M
7
M
63Ivan GomezI. Gomez
Fernando RamosF. Ramos62
M
8
M
62Henry BrambleH. Bramble
Victor CrespoV. Crespo59
M
9
M
56Felipe HerreroF. Herrero
Helder BarrosH. Barros80
A
10
A
80Rafael CastilloR. Castillo
Alun MorrisA. Morris71
A
11
A
67Pedro HernandezP. Hernandez
 
Darren LisbieD. Lisbie64
A
12
A
63Gary GallacherG. Gallacher
Mauricio CruzM. Cruz58
D
13
G
62Aaron BrandA. Brand
Jose NietoJ. Nieto56
D
14
D
54Juan NietoJ. Nieto

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. A crowd of 19,007 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Munoz.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
4.57
Guillermo Hierro threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.08
Henry Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Hernandez who takes it down. Pedro Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Nicolas Carmona reads it well. Great keeping!
10.40
John Lawrence hacks Henry Bramble from behind! The referee warns John Lawrence to calm down! Henry Bramble runs off the knock.
12.54
Carlos Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
Henry Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Castillo who brings the ball under control. Rafael Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.19
Guillermo Hierro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Hierro shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.23
Ivan Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Nicolas Carmona manages to gather it effortlessly.
34.49
Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hernandez collects the pass. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.23
Victor Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Rodriguez.
40.05
Edgar Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Tavares shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Mérida Unión Deportiva kick off!
47.38
John Lawrence breaks forward. John Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alun Morris. Alun Morris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.20
Victor Crespo makes a probing pass to Alun Morris. Alun Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
57.43
Guillermo Hierro receives the ball from a throw-in from Ivan Gomez. Guillermo Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hernandez collects the pass. Pedro Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
60.07
John Lawrence pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Lawrence passes the ball forward to Helder Barros. Helder Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Leonardo Alvarez manages to gather it.
61.38
Carlos Morales flicks a high pass forward to Alun Morris who brings the ball under control. Alun Morris whips in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. Helder Barros gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Leonardo Alvarez manages to keep it out.
65.10
Victor Crespo makes an attacking run forward. Victor Crespo shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.54
Henry Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Munoz.
67.12
David Smith clumsily knocks into Helder Barros. The referee calls over David Smith and shows him a yellow card! Helder Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.23
Henry Bramble catches Fernando Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Ramos runs off the knock.
75.05
Edgar Tavares catches Felipe Herrero on the ankles. Edgar Tavares is shown the yellow card! Felipe Herrero runs off the knock.
77.52
Guillermo Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
78.22
Carlos Martin hits a low pass to Ivan Gomez. Ivan Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Castillo. Rafael Castillo shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
79.51
Rafael Castillo barges into Eduardo Munoz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Munoz stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.47
Edgar Tavares makes a simple pass to Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.43
John Lawrence hits a low pass to Victor Crespo. Victor Crespo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Victor Crespo shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.01
Victor Nunez plays the ball forward to Carlos Morales. Carlos Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. Helder Barros connects with a diving header. Carlos Martin clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Luis Ramos makes a simple pass to Henry Bramble. Henry Bramble takes it forward alone. Henry Bramble knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
27.6%
49.4%
23%

Scorers
Pedro Hernandez 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Hernandez of Mérida Unión Deportiva

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Carmona (GK)
7
2.Luis Menendez (DEF)
6
3.John Lawrence (DEF)
7
4.Victor Nunez (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Munoz (DEF)
6
6.Edgar Tavares (MID)yellow card
6
7.Carlos Morales (MID)
7
8.Fernando Ramos (MID)
6
9.Victor Crespo (MID)
7
10.Helder Barros (ATT)
6
11.Alun Morris (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Lisbie (ATT)
0
13.Mauricio Cruz (DEF)
0
14.Jose Nieto (DEF)
0

1.Leonardo Alvarez (GK)
7
2.Luis Ramos (DEF)
7
3.Carlos Martin (DEF)
7
4.Oscar Rodriguez (DEF)
7
5.David Smith (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Guillermo Hierro (MID)
9
7.Ivan Gomez (MID)
6
8.Henry Bramble (MID)yellow card
7
9.Felipe Herrero (MID)
6
10.Rafael Castillo (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Pedro Hernandez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Gary Gallacher (ATT)
0
13.Aaron Brand (GK)
0
14.Juan Nieto (DEF)
0