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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play Brechin in this friendly game. A crowd of 10,721 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Brechin appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
2.01
Max Conticchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Nicholls.
9.26
Daniel Herrero clumsily knocks into Andy Greig. Daniel Herrero is warned by the referee! Andy Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.59
Fernando Santos knocks the ball forward to Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.28
Pablo Navarro laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Santos but he's offside!
16.19
Kristoffer Matinpoika flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Herrero collects the pass. Daniel Herrero surges forward with the ball. Daniel Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Beckham.
18.32
Fernando Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
20.07
Andy Greig flicks a high pass forward. Max Conticchio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With imagination, Max Conticchio plays the ball forward to Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kristoffer Matinpoika.
24.11
Alex Gallacher threads the ball through to Greg Davies. Greg Davies sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.33
Stephen Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Herrero collects the pass. Daniel Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
30.59
Fernando Santos catches Max Conticchio on the ankles. Fernando Santos is given a warning by the referee! Max Conticchio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.18
Max Conticchio sees a break and surges forward. Max Conticchio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Meiklejohn.
34.09
Stephen Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero hits a low pass to Ivan Velasco. Ivan Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
38.03
Kevin Bremner hacks Leonardo Ortiz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Ortiz runs off the knock.
39.30
Stephen Meiklejohn drives a long ball upfield. Ivan Velasco whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
40.15
Greg Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Helmer. Linus Helmer shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
Fernando Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Paul McNeill gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Brechin also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Brechin get the second half underway!
48.24
Daniel Herrero threads a neat ball through to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Velasco. Ivan Velasco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ivan Velasco scores for Sporting Gijón!!
54.41
Kevin Bremner brings the ball forward. Kevin Bremner knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Davies. Greg Davies flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.20
Michael Nicholls pushes up the pitch. Michael Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul McNeill manages to gather it effortlessly.
59.55
Fernando Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Ortiz but he's offside!
61.21
Kevin Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Davies. Greg Davies skips past Kristoffer Matinpoika! Greg Davies rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
66.04
Max Conticchio flicks a high pass forward. Linus Helmer collects the pass. Linus Helmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fouad Elhamdaoui gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.38
Fernando Santos sees Rafael Hierro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Hierro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul McNeill who gathers it comfortably.
73.03
Michael Nicholls passes the ball forward to Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.22
Daniel Herrero comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Bremner. Daniel Herrero is warned by the referee again! Kevin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.37
Stephen Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Stephen Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro makes a probing pass to Daniel Herrero but he's offside!
84.16
Kristoffer Matinpoika darts forward. Kristoffer Matinpoika makes a probing pass to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.04
Kristoffer Matinpoika threads a neat ball through to Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 55.8139534883721 vs 44.1860465116279
Play Area
Home team third: 23.26%, Midfield: 45.35%, Away team third: 31.40%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Herrero of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
5. Pablo Navarro (DEF)
6
9
8
8
9. Ivan Velasco (ATT)
8
10. Albert Carcedo (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Hierro (ATT)
6

12. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
0
14. Thomas Hofer (MID)
0

1. Paul McNeill (GK)
7
6
3. David Beckham (DEF)
6
4. Billy Niven (DEF)
6
5. Gary Hansen (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Bremner (MID)
6
6
6
9. Andy Greig (MID)
6
10. Linus Helmer (ATT)
6
11. Greg Davies (ATT)
8

12. Billy McNeill (GK)
0
13. Callum Gough (ATT)
0
14. Matt Ritchie (DEF)
0