Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Girona FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
0.00
0-0Girona FC kick off the first half!
2.43
0-0Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward. Sylvain Riggott controls it well on his chest. Sylvain Riggott kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona skips past Adolfo Suarez! Alejandro Carmona muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
3.26
0-0Stephen Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Vidal who brings the ball under control. Felipe Vidal shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Jansen smothers it!
4.16
0-0Adolfo Munoz makes a probing pass to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer knocks the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mamadou El Idrisi.
6.41
Alberto Alonso sees Felipe Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marinus Jansen who gathers it comfortably.
12.24
Eduardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri advances inside the box! Miguel Pirri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
15.13
Sylvain Riggott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
18.03
0-0Marinus Babangida clumsily knocks into Thomas Hofer. The referee warns Marinus Babangida to calm down! Thomas Hofer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.23
0-0Francisco Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks the ball forward to Thomas Hofer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
24.15
0-1Marinus Babangida makes a simple pass to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Riggott. Sylvain Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.17
Mamadou El Idrisi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri makes a probing pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.18
Thomas Hofer plays the ball forward to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.57
Antonio Pena threads the ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny makes a great pass forward. Alberto Alonso runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
36.44
Thomas Hofer passes the ball forward to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno advances inside the box! Francisco Moreno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
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. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón get the second half underway!
47.54
Thomas Hofer threads the ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
51.24
0-1Miguel Pirri barges into Stephen Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Miguel Pirri and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.47
Adolfo Munoz sees space and advances. Adolfo Munoz threads a neat ball through to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Marinus Jansen!
55.09
Thomas Hofer hacks Adolfo Perez from behind! Thomas Hofer is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Perez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.52
With imagination, Mamadou El Idrisi plays the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona takes it forward alone. Alejandro Carmona shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Fouad Elhamdaoui.
61.39
0-1It's a corner kick. Sylvain Riggott loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Rodolfo Mora jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
65.06
Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena collects the pass. Antonio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Marinus Jansen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.39
Rodolfo Mora sees Francisco Moreno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marinus Jansen.
67.30
0-1It's a corner kick. Thomas Hofer kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Eduardo Castro gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
69.21
Thomas Hofer catches Michael Vernazza on the ankles. The referee brings Thomas Hofer to one side and gives him a warning! Michael Vernazza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.26
Eduardo Castro makes a probing pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from long range but it flies wide!
75.21
Adolfo Munoz flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena collects the pass. Antonio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Perez.
77.50
0-1Sporting Gijón appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
79.06
Michael Vernazza comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Hofer. Michael Vernazza is warned by the referee! Thomas Hofer is taking some rough treatment out there!
84.07
Yacine Amrani threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
85.39
Francisco Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Alonso who takes it down. Alberto Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. Marinus Jansen gets down and covers it.
90.00
Mamadou El Idrisi flicks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani darts forward. Yacine Amrani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Fouad Elhamdaoui keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Miguel Pirri 24 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
7
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Moreno (MID)
8
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
7
8. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
6
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
6
12. Mirko Pinzi (MID)
0
13. Ivan Velasco (ATT)
0
14. Sergio Almeida (MID)
0
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
9
2. Richard Mccall (DEF)
6
3. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
4. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
8
7. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
8
9. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
7
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
7
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
8
12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Muzzy Izzet (MID)
0
14. Jacob Redknapp (DEF)
0