Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 20,583 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Marin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Real Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Marin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón get the match underway!
2.49
0-0Luis Merino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manfa Marsiglia. Manfa Marsiglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Kiko but the linesman indicates offside!
3.32
0-0Marc Houwing makes a simple pass to Antonio Cabrera. Antonio Cabrera plays a one-two with Marcos Galadames and rushes in on goal... Antonio Cabrera tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
4.49
0-0Marcos Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Flores.
9.19
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Iglesias plays the ball forward to Manfa Marsiglia. Manfa Marsiglia chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Merino. Luis Merino takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Mauricio Helguera.
15.30
Antonio Cabrera passes the ball forward to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
18.00
0-0Jose Fortes Peiro clumsily knocks into Luis Merino. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Peiro and shows him a yellow card! Luis Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.17
Roberto Jimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente passes the ball forward but Antonio Cabrera is offside!
21.52
Miguel Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Manfa Marsiglia. Manfa Marsiglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.35
Marc Houwing flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Galadames who takes it down. Marcos Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Flores.
27.58
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.05
0-0Roberto Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Francisco Marcos keeps it out!
30.55
Marc Houwing sees space and advances. Marc Houwing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.55
Hugo Butragueno surges forward with the ball. Hugo Butragueno makes a defence splitting pass to Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.57
0-0Marcos Galadames kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Cabrera. Antonio Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Houwing. Eugenio Caballero hacks Marc Houwing from behind! Penalty not given!!
40.14
0-0Antonio Cabrera comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Marcos. The referee warns Antonio Cabrera to calm down! Alfredo Marcos stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.24
0-0Rafael Flores barges into Antonio Cabrera. Rafael Flores is shown the yellow card! Antonio Cabrera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Madrid kicking off!
47.31
Marc Houwing threads a neat ball through to Antonio Cabrera. Antonio Cabrera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.46
Marc Houwing catches Hugo Butragueno on the ankles. Marc Houwing is shown the yellow card! Hugo Butragueno grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.30
Marc Houwing passes the ball forward to Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez plays a one-two with Elena Vicente and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Adolfo Martinez provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but Francisco Marcos reads it well. Superb keeping!
57.40
Hugo Butragueno plays the ball forward to Enrique Iglesias. Enrique Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.46
0-0Real Madrid have made a substitution with Albert Diez replacing Miguel Rodriguez .
61.46
Adolfo Bravo makes a probing pass to Daniel Kiko. Daniel Kiko puts a great ball through but Manfa Marsiglia is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
65.41
Marc Houwing threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Cabrera. Antonio Cabrera finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.13
Marcos Galadames threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Francisco Marcos gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
72.50
Marcos Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
73.30
1-0Marc Houwing threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Martinez. Adolfo Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Galadames. Marcos Galadames is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.57
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Ivan Cabrera replacing Marc Houwing .
78.59
Enrique Iglesias clumsily knocks into Antonio Cabrera. The referee calls over Enrique Iglesias and warns him to calm down! Antonio Cabrera gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
79.55
Ivan Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Martinez who takes it down. Adolfo Martinez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.38
Mauricio Helguera sees space and advances. Mauricio Helguera flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Galadames who gracefully takes it down. Marcos Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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 Marcos Galadames of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Will (GK)
6
2. Diego Camara (DEF)
6
3. Mauricio Helguera (DEF)
7
4. Augusto Piocelle (DEF)
6
5. Jose Fortes Peiro (DEF)
5
6. Marc Houwing (MID)
8
7. Roberto Jimenez (MID)
6
8. Marcos Galadames (MID)
9
9. Elena Vicente (ATT)
8
10. Adolfo Martinez (ATT)
8
11. Antonio Cabrera (ATT)
6
12. Jose Saez (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Cabrera (MID)
6
14. Patricio Izquierdo (GK)
0
1. Francisco Marcos (GK)
7
2. Miguel Rodriguez (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Marcos (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Caballero (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Flores (DEF)
5
6. Luis Merino (MID)
6
7. Enrique Iglesias (MID)
6
8. Hugo Butragueno (MID)
6
9. Adolfo Bravo (ATT)
6
10. Daniel Kiko (ATT)
6
11. Manfa Marsiglia (ATT)
6
12. Albert Diez (DEF)
6
13. Anton Netzer (MID)
0
14. Sebastian Fernandez (ATT)
0