Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 8,962 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Guillermo Suarez.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off the first half!
8.04
0-0Frederico Vicente takes it forward alone. Frederico Vicente knocks the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Moreno.
10.57
0-0Federico Pantano makes a probing pass to Frederico Vicente. Frederico Vicente sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Vicente shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
12.41
0-0Alfredo Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Victor Fernandez.
15.09
Ivan Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ruiz. Hugo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.03
0-0Craig Sullivan catches Edmundo Moreno on the ankles. The referee brings Craig Sullivan to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Moreno gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.50
Julian Farinos kicks a strong pass forward to Ljubisa Traversa. Ljubisa Traversa shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.50
Chris Davis makes a simple pass to Ljubisa Traversa. Ljubisa Traversa knocks the ball forward to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos rushes past Morgan Ferraresi! Julian Farinos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.27
Edmundo Moreno makes a simple pass to Hugo Ruiz. Hugo Ruiz threads the ball through to Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Ruiz. Hugo Ruiz fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Victor Fernandez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
30.38
Juan Mora runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Juan Mora shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Mendez.
31.40
0-0Julian Farinos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Ljubisa Traversa tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
34.25
Morgan Ferraresi hits a low pass to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Carrasco. Ivan Carrasco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Fernandez!
40.30
Frederico Vicente passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Traversa. Ljubisa Traversa darts forward. Ljubisa Traversa threads the ball through into the box. Craig Sullivan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Mendez manages to gather it.
42.28
Morgan Ferraresi passes the ball forward to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Busse collects the pass. Moritz Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Carrasco. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Carrasco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.42
Seeing Juan Mora's run, Chris Davis quickly throws the ball into his path. Juan Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Aguilar. Alejandro Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Deportivo Alaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the second half underway!
47.51
Federico Pantano flicks a high pass forward. Craig Sullivan collects the pass. Craig Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Jimenez.
48.21
Federico Pantano arcs the ball upfield. Craig Sullivan shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.50
Frederico Vicente brings the ball forward. Frederico Vicente hits a low pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
54.42
Frederico Vicente threads a neat ball through to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos threads the ball through to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.51
Pablo Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
61.36
0-1Victor Jimenez decides to run forward with the ball. Victor Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.53
Ljubisa Traversa threads a neat ball through to Juan Mora. Juan Mora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.24
Francisco Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Carrasco controls it well on his chest. Ivan Carrasco lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
73.14
Morgan Ferraresi threads a neat ball through to Francisco Herrera. Francisco Herrera threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ruiz. Hugo Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Campos. Enrique Campos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.11
Victor Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Dominguez. Alfredo Dominguez passes the ball forward to Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Ruiz. Hugo Ruiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
77.14
0-1Victor Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Busse. Moritz Busse knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ruiz. Chris Davis clumsily knocks into Hugo Ruiz. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Dominguez of Deportivo Alaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Victor Fernandez (GK)
7
2. Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3. Frederico Vicente (DEF)
8
4. Federico Pantano (DEF)
6
5. Julian Herrero (DEF)
6
6. Juan Mora (MID)
7
7. Julian Farinos (MID)
7
8. Ljubisa Traversa (MID)
7
9. Alejandro Aguilar (MID)
6
10. Craig Sullivan (ATT)
6
11. Patricio Rubio (ATT)
6
12. Guillermo Flores (GK)
0
13. Dave Smithe (ATT)
0
14. Romero P. Iglesias (ATT)
0
1. Jose Fortes Mendez (GK)
7
2. Victor Jimenez (DEF)
8
3. Morgan Ferraresi (DEF)
7
4. Edmundo Moreno (DEF)
6
5. Moritz Busse (MID)
6
6. Alfredo Dominguez (MID)
9
7. Pablo Moreno (MID)
7
8. Francisco Herrera (MID)
6
9. Ivan Carrasco (ATT)
7
10. Enrique Campos (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Ruiz (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Rey (GK)
0
13. Daniel Gonzalez (GK)
0
14. Aldo Zinnari (ATT)
0