Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Sporting Gijón. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Serrano.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Girona FC kicking off!
2.06
0-1Thomas Hofer sees Guillermo Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Molowny makes a probing pass between the defence to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.06
Thomas Hofer hits a low pass to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.28
0-2Thomas Hofer clumsily knocks into Mauricio Ruiz. Thomas Hofer is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.22
0-2Michael Vernazza threads the ball through to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro darts forward. Eduardo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Superb reactions from Fouad Elhamdaoui. What a save!
30.06
Adolfo Suarez makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Suarez shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Marinus Jansen.
42.41
Michael Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Eduardo Castro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
47.35
1-2Eduardo Castro threads the ball through to Michael Vernazza. Michael Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.35
Jacob Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Ruiz. With vision, Mauricio Ruiz plays the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona plays a quick one-two with Miguel Pirri and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Carmona muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.
53.37
Mauricio Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri plays a quick one-two with Emmanuel Tsoukalas and rushes in on goal... Miguel Pirri strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.27
2-2Mauricio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas makes a simple pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.49
Eduardo Castro brings the ball forward. Eduardo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fouad Elhamdaoui!
61.31
2-2From the throw-in, Michael Vernazza picks out Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.45
2-2Rodolfo Mora catches Alejandro Carmona on the ankles. Rodolfo Mora is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.36
Thomas Hofer makes a probing pass to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno passes the ball forward but Thomas Hofer is offside!
75.06
Seeing Craig Mccall's attacking run, Adolfo Suarez quickly throws the ball into his path. Craig Mccall sees a break and surges forward. Craig Mccall makes a simple pass to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal plays a quick one-two with Thomas Hofer and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Felipe Vidal provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
84.15
Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Francisco Moreno plays the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Marinus Jansen comfortably punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
7
2. Richard Mccall (DEF)
6
3. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Redknapp (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
7
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
8
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
9
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
7
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
8
12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
0
14. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
0
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
7
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
7
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
5
6. Francisco Moreno (MID)
7
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
6
8. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
6
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
7
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
8
12. Sergio Almeida (MID)
0
13. Leonardo Ortiz (ATT)
0
14. Luca Pandolfi (MID)
0