Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 7,357 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Fuentes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Fuentes.
0.00
0-0Real Valladolid kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
0-0Thierry Izzet passes the ball forward to Jean Bakari. Jean Bakari threads the ball through to Alexander Atherton. Alexander Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
4.15
0-0Ernesto Soto comes in with a late challenge on Alejandro Butragueno. Ernesto Soto is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.11
0-0Gabriel Carmona sees Albert Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.37
1-0Eduardo Kiko makes a simple pass to Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Christian Baronchelli with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
16.18
1-0Frederico Ferrer barges into Alfredo Soler. Frederico Ferrer is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Soler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.08
1-0Marc Van Der Woerdt runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marc Van Der Woerdt whips in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but Alfredo Fernandez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
21.44
With some swift thinking, Marc Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Baronchelli who gathers it comfortably.
22.47
Marc Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.08
Eduardo Kiko barges into Ernesto Soto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Soto stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.41
1-0Jean Bakari decides to run forward with the ball. Jean Bakari shoots from 20 yards but Patricio Ortiz reads it well. Good save!
36.46
Alejandro Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Soler. Alfredo Soler makes a simple pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Gijón are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
44.48
Ernesto Soto hacks Alejandro Butragueno from behind! Ernesto Soto is given a warning by the referee! Alejandro Butragueno grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Alejandro Butragueno laces a weighted ball forward to Alfredo Soler. Alfredo Soler flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Santos controls it well on his chest. Carlos Santos shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
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. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Dominic Souness replacing Antonio Reyes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
47.02
Alexandre Marques pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alexandre Marques threads the ball through to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Christian Baronchelli.
48.19
1-0Corner kick to Sporting Gijón. Alfredo Soler plays it out to the edge of the box. Alfredo Fernandez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.43
1-0Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Nicolas Ortega replacing Jean Bakari .
61.51
Frederico Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ferrer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Patricio Ortiz manages to keep it out.
63.08
Alexandre Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henry Owen. Henry Owen threads the ball through to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos whips in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albert Torres!
67.01
Marc Van Der Woerdt brings the ball forward. Marc Van Der Woerdt knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
72.59
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Carmona plays the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Fernandez.
75.20
Norman Jack sees Ernesto Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Soto shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.15
Alfredo Soler makes a simple pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bas Schenning.
83.25
Bas Schenning flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Ortega controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Nicolas Ortega laces a through ball forward to Ernesto Soto. Ernesto Soto shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
84.02
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.53
Gabriel Carmona makes a simple pass to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos whips in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.42
Edmundo Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Soler collects the pass. Alfredo Soler passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Albert Torres 12, 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Torres of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patricio Ortiz (GK)
7
2. Alexandre Marques (DEF)
7
3. Alejandro Butragueno (DEF)
6
4. Edmundo Herrera (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Kiko (DEF)
5
6. Alfredo Soler (MID)
7
7. Marc Van Der Woerdt (MID)
7
8. Gabriel Carmona (MID)
8
9. Henry Owen (MID)
6
10. Albert Torres (ATT)
9
11. Carlos Santos (ATT)
7
12. Pedro Vicente (ATT)
0
13. Jose Fortes Marin (MID)
0
14. Samba Malm (DEF)
0
1. Christian Baronchelli (GK)
6
2. Thierry Izzet (DEF)
6
3. Luigi Cardone (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Fernandez (DEF)
6
5. Bas Schenning (MID)
6
6. Jean Bakari (MID)
6
7. Frederico Ferrer (MID)
6
8. Norman Jack (MID)
6
9. Alexander Atherton (ATT)
6
10. Ernesto Soto (ATT)
5
11. Antonio Reyes (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Ortega (GK)
6
13. Dominic Souness (DEF)
6
14. Luis Diez (DEF)
0