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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 19,412 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid get the match underway!
2.27
Nico Zubler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niclas Osmanowski. Niclas Osmanowski kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa knocks the ball forward to Yohann Valenconi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.48
Julián Vásquez passes the ball forward to Nordin Ramzi. Nordin Ramzi sees a break and surges forward. Nordin Ramzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.19
Nordin Ramzi threads the ball through to Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eduardo Velasco manages to gather it comfortably.
12.50
Edmundo Santos makes a simple pass to Marin Camataru. Marin Camataru shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.32
Sporting Gijón are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Valladolid's defence.
22.13
Nordin Ramzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa powers a header at goal. It's there!! Eduardo Velasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.24
Eugenio Navarro passes the ball forward to Kasper Høgh. Kasper Høgh threads the ball through to Pablo Crespo but he's offside!
27.01
Nordin Ramzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Valenconi. Yohann Valenconi goes all the way! Yohann Valenconi tries a spectacular strike but somehow Eduardo Velasco manages to keep it out.
33.30
Kaleva Kolkka knocks the ball forward to Tomek Joswiak. Tomek Joswiak knocks the ball forward to Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Velasco easily smothers it!
36.48
Nordin Ramzi sees space and advances. Nordin Ramzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Sousa but the linesman indicates offside!
39.39
Nico Zubler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Joswiak. Tomek Joswiak knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Yohann Valenconi. Yohann Valenconi flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Eduardo Velasco.
40.39
Edmundo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Crespo. Pablo Crespo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Tomek Joswiak knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
49.21
Jose Fortes Lorenzo chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Santos. Edmundo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marin Camataru. Marin Camataru whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Crespo. Pablo Crespo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Elvar Vilhjálmsson.
55.32
Julián Vásquez threads the ball through to Niclas Osmanowski. Niclas Osmanowski makes a simple pass to Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Sousa but he's offside!
60.42
Nordin Ramzi makes a probing pass to Yohann Valenconi. Yohann Valenconi plays a perfect one-two with Sergiy Seleznenko and rushes in on goal... Yohann Valenconi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.50
Nordin Ramzi threads the ball through to Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.07
Jamie Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Marin Camataru. Marin Camataru shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Elvar Vilhjálmsson easily smothers it!
69.10
Kaleva Kolkka makes a simple pass to Nordin Ramzi. Nordin Ramzi passes the ball forward to Sergiy Seleznenko. Sergiy Seleznenko lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Eduardo Velasco!
79.14
Jamie Wetherall threads the ball through to Pablo Crespo. Pablo Crespo plays a perfect one-two with Marin Camataru and rushes in on goal... Pablo Crespo tries a spectacular strike. Pablo Crespo scores for Sporting Gijón!!
84.50
Jamie Wetherall makes a beautiful solo run. Jamie Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kasper Høgh. Kasper Høgh shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Elvar Vilhjálmsson manages to gather it comfortably.
85.32
Jamie Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Kasper Høgh. Kasper Høgh lofts in a cross ball towards Marin Camataru. Marin Camataru powers a header at goal but somehow Elvar Vilhjálmsson manages to keep it out.
87.42
Nordin Ramzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohann Valenconi. Yohann Valenconi goes all the way! Yohann Valenconi rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Eduardo Velasco has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Nordin Ramzi of Real Valladolid

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.5365853658537 vs 41.4634146341463
Play Area
Home team third: 28.05%, Midfield: 42.68%, Away team third: 29.27%