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 Racing Santander. A crowd of 8,269 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
2.14
0-0Djibrill Adjaoud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.04
0-1With some swift thinking, Gregorio Zamora plays the ball forward to Victor Diez. Victor Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Cano. Some silky footwork from Marcos Cano provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper, Victor Fernandez, sees it late!! Goal for Racing Santander!
9.58
0-1Francisco Sanz gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Victor Diez shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
14.05
0-1Ljubisa Traversa makes a probing pass to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Mora. Juan Mora connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Alfred de Ruiter!
22.17
With a delightful solo run, Gregorio Guerrero Lopez stretches the opposition's defence. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.54
0-1Chris Davis darts forward. Chris Davis darts forward. Chris Davis puts a great ball through. Dave Smithe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.17
Chris Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Butragueno collects the pass. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Sanz.
32.14
0-1Pius Waterreus catches Dave Smithe on the ankles. The referee calls over Pius Waterreus and warns him to calm down! Dave Smithe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.17
Gabriel Guerrero passes the ball forward to Pius Waterreus. Pius Waterreus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Cano. Marcos Cano shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
44.16
Julian Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Vega.
45.00
Francisco Sanz flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Cano who takes it down. Marcos Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Zamora. Gregorio Zamora heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón get the second half underway!
55.44
Fernando Calvo threads a neat ball through to Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud knocks the ball forward to Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.40
0-1Racing Santander have made 3 substitutions with Romero P. Ortega replacing Pius Waterreus, Antonio Lima replacing Enrique Vidal and Francisco Butragueno replacing Marcos Cano .
72.49
Gregorio Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Victor Diez collects the pass. Victor Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.48
Ljubisa Traversa knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
75.58
Federico Pantano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Calvo. Fernando Calvo threads a neat ball through to Carlos Butragueno. Carlos Butragueno controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alfred de Ruiter.
77.51
0-1Corner kick to Sporting Gijón. Juan Mora plays it to the far post. Julian Herrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
78.32
Juan Mora knocks the ball forward to Djibrill Adjaoud. Djibrill Adjaoud changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Djibrill Adjaoud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Smithe but the linesman indicates offside!
79.38
0-1Federico Pantano hacks Gregorio Guerrero Lopez from behind! Federico Pantano is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Guerrero Lopez runs off the knock.
81.01
Antonio Lima makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Zamora. Gregorio Zamora heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
83.53
Djibrill Adjaoud takes it forward alone. Djibrill Adjaoud threads the ball through to Dave Smithe but he's offside!
85.41
Gabriel Guerrero sees space and advances. Gabriel Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Marcos Cano of Racing Santander |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Victor Fernandez (GK)
6
2. Chris Davis (DEF)
8
3. Federico Pantano (DEF)
5
4. Julian Herrero (DEF)
7
5. Fernando Calvo (DEF)
7
6. Juan Mora (MID)
7
7. Julian Farinos (MID)
6
8. Djibrill Adjaoud (MID)
8
9. Ljubisa Traversa (MID)
6
10. Carlos Butragueno (ATT)
7
11. Dave Smithe (ATT)
6
12. Alejandro Aguilar (MID)
0
13. Guillermo Flores (GK)
0
14. Craig Sullivan (ATT)
0
1. Alfred de Ruiter (GK)
7
2. Enrique Vega (DEF)
6
3. Gabriel Guerrero (DEF)
7
4. Francisco Sanz (DEF)
6
5. Gregorio Zamora (MID)
6
6. Enrique Vidal (MID)
6
7. Gregorio Guerrero Lopez (MID)
7
8. Adolfo Suarez (MID)
6
9. Pius Waterreus (MID)
6
10. Victor Diez (ATT)
7
11. Marcos Cano (ATT)
9
12. Romero P. Ortega (ATT)
6
13. Antonio Lima (ATT)
7
14. Francisco Butragueno (ATT)
6