Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 20,027 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0RCD Mallorca start the match!
3.25
0-0Brendan Hurst sees a break and surges forward. Brendan Hurst shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.16
Mustapha de Haan plays the ball forward to Sol Edghill. Sol Edghill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.25
Brendan Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Sol Edghill who brings the ball under control. Sol Edghill finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.40
0-0Stephen Meiklejohn makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Meiklejohn cuts inside the box! Stephen Meiklejohn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
16.25
1-0Luca Pandolfi passes the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.44
Thomas Hofer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Thomas Hofer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
22.25
David Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
30.02
Luis Navarro passes the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but David Van Dalen manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.05
David Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Hurst. Brendan Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Zeljko Zois.
33.32
1-0It's a corner kick. Mustapha de Haan loops the ball in to towards the near post. Luis Navarro reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.43
1-0Leonardo Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Edghill. Sol Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Zois who gathers it comfortably.
39.43
David Bridges chips the ball to his team mate, Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
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. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
48.49
1-0David Bridges hacks Kristoffer Matinpoika from behind! David Bridges is warned by the referee! Kristoffer Matinpoika gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.39
Mustapha de Haan flicks a high pass forward to Cyril Dufresnes who brings the ball under control. Cyril Dufresnes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.35
Alfredo Buso hits a low pass to David Bridges. David Bridges shoots from distance. Zeljko Zois gets down and covers it.
53.17
Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Luis Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Navarro makes a probing pass to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from David Van Dalen. What a save!
61.19
Kristoffer Matinpoika decides to run forward with the ball. Kristoffer Matinpoika passes the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Domenico Caputi.
67.14
Luis Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro skips past Domenico Caputi! Ivan Navarro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from David Van Dalen. What a great pair of hands!
69.35
1-0Alfredo Buso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Edghill. Sol Edghill plays a one-two with Mustapha de Haan and rushes in on goal... Sol Edghill comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Kristoffer Matinpoika happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.37
Andres Helguera makes a simple pass to Mustapha de Haan. Mustapha de Haan knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Caballero. Leonardo Caballero whips in a cross ball towards Cyril Dufresnes. Cyril Dufresnes flicks the ball with his head. Cyril Dufresnes scores for RCD Mallorca!!
78.50
Ivan Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
81.52
Thomas Hofer threads a neat ball through to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! David Van Dalen had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
84.31
Craig Mccall sees space and advances. Craig Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.21
Craig Mccall makes a simple pass to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Vidal who brings the ball under control. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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
| Antonio Pena 16, 82 Alberto Alonso 79 Felipe Vidal 84 Thomas Hofer 87 | Cyril Dufresnes 71 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zeljko Zois (GK)
7
2. Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
7
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
7
5. Luca Pandolfi (MID)
6
6. Luis Navarro (MID)
7
7. Ivan Navarro (MID)
6
8. Thomas Hofer (MID)
8
9. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
8
10. Antonio Pena (ATT)
9
11. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
9
12. Rafael Hierro (ATT)
0
13. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
0
14. Jose Nieto (MID)
0
1. David Van Dalen (GK)
7
2. Domenico Caputi (DEF)
6
3. Alfredo Buso (DEF)
6
4. Andres Helguera (DEF)
6
5. Leonardo Caballero (MID)
6
6. Brendan Hurst (MID)
6
7. Mustapha de Haan (MID)
6
8. David Bridges (MID)
6
9. Cyril Dufresnes (ATT)
7
10. Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
11. Sol Edghill (ATT)
6
12. Mario Monteiro (DEF)
0
13. Luis Sanz (MID)
0
14. Tjalle Heering (ATT)
0