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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Lazaro where Compostela play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 20,035 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Compostela are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.


0.00
Compostela kick off and get the match underway!
2.18
Without breaking stride, Lucien Njanka plays the ball forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mccall.
3.11
Markus Klinsmann hacks Guillermo Molowny from behind! The referee calls over Markus Klinsmann and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Molowny runs off the knock.
6.27
Fernando Santos sees Thomas Hofer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Hofer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcelo Suárez who gathers it comfortably.
12.36
Adolfo Suarez hacks Andres Martin from behind! The referee brings Adolfo Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Andres Martin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.36
Adolfo Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
18.44
Craig Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Markus Klinsmann steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.11
Colin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Njanka controls it well on his chest. Lucien Njanka hits a low pass to Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Fouad Elhamdaoui!
22.38
With vision, Enrique Blanco laces a through ball forward to Martin Janes. Martin Janes lofts in a cross ball towards Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.10
Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Janes. Martin Janes hits a low pass to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Mccall.
28.12
Ottavio Orlandini barges into Fernando Santos. Ottavio Orlandini is shown the yellow card! Fernando Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.07
Thomas Hofer kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
32.46
Kafoumba Zaré takes the throw-in. Markus Klinsmann takes it forward alone. Markus Klinsmann plays the ball forward to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Benjamín Cárdenas plays the ball forward to Martin Janes. Martin Janes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.16
Fernando Santos barges into Enrique Blanco. The referee brings Fernando Santos to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Blanco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.01
Felipe Vidal sees Alberto Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marcelo Suárez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Thomas Hofer stretches the opposition's defence. Thomas Hofer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Compostela appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Sporting Gijón start the second half!
47.34
Markus Klinsmann knocks the ball forward to Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
49.25
Adolfo Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Hendry.
51.36
Craig Mccall threads the ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Pena knocks the ball forward into space. Fernando Santos bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
55.21
Thomas Hofer threads the ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.25
Martin Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.50
Lucien Njanka hacks Thomas Hofer from behind! The referee calls over Lucien Njanka and warns him to calm down! Thomas Hofer carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.28
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal controls it well on his chest. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
63.59
Martin Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Blanco. Enrique Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.56
Benjamín Cárdenas flicks a high pass forward to Andres Martin who brings the ball under control. Andres Martin shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.55
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.37
With a delightful solo run, Fernando Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcelo Suárez who gathers it comfortably.
71.10
Colin Hendry picks a pass forward to Martin Janes. Martin Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Heering. Tjalle Heering shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fouad Elhamdaoui!
78.10
Fernando Santos hits a low pass to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena but the linesman indicates offside!
81.30
Markus Klinsmann darts forward. Markus Klinsmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Klinsmann lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
84.02
Colin Hendry takes it forward alone. Colin Hendry sees space and advances. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.45
Markus Klinsmann threads a neat ball through to Lucien Njanka. Lucien Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Tjalle Heering holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tjalle Heering lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Adolfo Suarez sees Thomas Hofer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Hofer flicks a high ball forward to Guillermo Molowny who takes it down. Guillermo Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.989247311828 vs 43.010752688172
Play Area
Home team third: 25.81%, Midfield: 49.46%, Away team third: 24.73%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Janes of Compostela

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Colin Hendry (DEF)
7
6. Lucien Njanka (MID)
6
6
9. Martin Janes (ATT)
9
10. Andres Martin (ATT)
6
11. Tjalle Heering (ATT)
7

12. Eric Amoah (MID)
0
0
0

2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
7
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
7
8. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
7
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
6

13. Rafael Hierro (ATT)
0
14. Luca Pandolfi (MID)
0