Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 18,253 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Deportivo La Coruña are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
0-0Adolfo Suarez hacks Stuart Strachan from behind! The referee calls over Adolfo Suarez and warns him to calm down! Stuart Strachan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.39
0-0Francisco Moreno clumsily knocks into Oliver Lindemann. Francisco Moreno is shown the yellow card! Oliver Lindemann runs off the knock.
4.17
Oliver Lindemann catches Daniel Herrero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Herrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.53
0-0Thomas Hofer hits a low pass to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.44
0-0Craig Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno sees Claus Petersen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Petersen lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
12.36
Sergio Almeida makes a probing pass to Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Claus Petersen. Claus Petersen rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
14.40
0-1Bakary Netzer knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman rushes past Stephen Meiklejohn! Some good footwork from Adolfo Roman provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.08
Oliver Lindemann threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Meiklejohn.
24.12
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Rubil who brings the ball under control. Thomas Rubil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Fouad Elhamdaoui manages to keep it out.
28.48
Steffen Streich flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.35
Adolfo Suarez sees Claus Petersen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Petersen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Sergio Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Joonas Lidstrom reads it well. Nice keeping!
33.55
Antonio Pena changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.17
Gregorio Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Rubil controls it well on his chest. Thomas Rubil lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fouad Elhamdaoui punches it away to safety.
40.30
Thomas Hofer sees Guillermo Molowny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Molowny knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joonas Lidstrom who gathers it comfortably.
42.05
0-1Stuart Strachan flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Streich collects the pass. Steffen Streich sees space and advances. Steffen Streich shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.14
Steffen Streich knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mccall.
45.00
Nicholas Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Streich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Streich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Rubil. Thomas Rubil shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón have changed their lineup with Renato Alvarado replacing Claus Petersen. Deportivo La Coruña 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 Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
48.46
Daniel Herrero clumsily knocks into Oliver Lindemann. The referee calls over Daniel Herrero and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.20
Oliver Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Pignol. Ali Pignol rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Fouad Elhamdaoui. Excellent save.
51.52
Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno threads a neat ball through to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bakary Netzer.
54.01
Daniel Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Moreno controls it well on his chest. Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Hofer controls it well on his chest. Thomas Hofer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.13
0-1Steffen Streich plays the ball forward to Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco knocks the ball forward to Oliver Lindemann but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.27
Thomas Hofer knocks the ball forward to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena passes the ball forward but Guillermo Molowny is offside!
65.39
Adolfo Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.49
Stuart Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Blanco. Gregorio Blanco shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
75.58
Francisco Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
83.08
Steffen Streich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Roman. Adolfo Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fouad Elhamdaoui who gathers it comfortably.
84.30
Thomas Rubil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Hanssen. Linus Hanssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.11
Sergio Almeida plays the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer threads a neat, attacking ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Joonas Lidstrom effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Sergio Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Ali Pignol. The referee calls over Sergio Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Ali Pignol carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Adolfo Roman 14 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adolfo Roman of Deportivo La Coruña |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
8
2. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Herrero (MID)
5
6. Francisco Moreno (MID)
6
7. Sergio Almeida (MID)
6
8. Thomas Hofer (MID)
6
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
7
10. Claus Petersen (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
6
12. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
0
13. Mirko Pinzi (MID)
0
14. Renato Alvarado (ATT)
6
1. Joonas Lidstrom (GK)
8
2. Bakary Netzer (DEF)
7
3. Stuart Strachan (DEF)
7
4. Nicholas Craddock (DEF)
7
5. Ali Pignol (MID)
6
6. Steffen Streich (MID)
7
7. Oliver Lindemann (MID)
6
8. Linus Hanssen (MID)
6
9. Gregorio Blanco (ATT)
6
10. Thomas Rubil (ATT)
7
11. Adolfo Roman (ATT)
9
12. Pedro Ferrer (DEF)
0
13. Julian Pichichi (MID)
0
14. Oscar Herrera (ATT)
0