Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 20,865 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
4.34
0-0Guillermo Molowny comes in with a late challenge on Mamadou El Idrisi. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mamadou El Idrisi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.17
0-0Miguel Pirri catches Stephen Meiklejohn on the ankles. Miguel Pirri is shown the yellow card! Stephen Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
14.22
Thomas Hofer comes in with a late challenge on Mamadou El Idrisi. Thomas Hofer is shown the yellow card! Mamadou El Idrisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.17
0-0Thomas Hofer sees Leonardo Ortiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Ortiz finds some space and shoots from distance but Marinus Jansen reads it well. Superb keeping!
21.37
0-1Leonardo Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny rushes past Mamadou El Idrisi! Guillermo Molowny takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Marinus Jansen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.04
0-1Thomas Hofer catches Michael Vernazza on the ankles. The referee warns Thomas Hofer to calm down! Michael Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.56
Stephen Meiklejohn hacks Miguel Pirri from behind! The referee brings Stephen Meiklejohn to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.49
Stephen Meiklejohn hits it upfield. Antonio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Marinus Jansen.
33.07
0-1Corner kick to Sporting Gijón. Thomas Hofer chips it out wide. Mamadou El Idrisi reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
36.29
0-1Michael Vernazza kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz flicks a high ball forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas who takes it down. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.01
0-1Jacob Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Carmona darts forward. Alejandro Carmona shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC start the second half!
51.03
0-1Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena controls it well on his chest. Antonio Pena makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Mamadou El Idrisi.
57.37
Emmanuel Tsoukalas sees space and advances. Emmanuel Tsoukalas cuts inside the box! Emmanuel Tsoukalas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Fouad Elhamdaoui effortlessly gets down and covers it.
59.17
Francisco Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.17
0-2Girona FC have made a substitution with Yacine Amrani replacing Emmanuel Tsoukalas .
63.28
Thomas Hofer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno edges inside the box! Francisco Moreno rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
66.07
Jacob Redknapp makes a simple pass to Marinus Babangida. Marinus Babangida chips the ball to his team mate, Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Suarez.
73.14
Michael Vernazza flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Pirri who brings the ball under control. Miguel Pirri shoots from 25 yards but Fouad Elhamdaoui is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
78.30
0-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
79.19
Miguel Pirri hacks Adolfo Suarez from behind! Miguel Pirri is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Adolfo Suarez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.27
0-3Rodolfo Mora flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer takes it forward alone. Thomas Hofer passes the ball forward but Leonardo Ortiz is offside!
85.21
Adolfo Suarez threads a neat ball through to Stephen Meiklejohn. Stephen Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Moreno. Francisco Moreno heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.40
Francisco Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
90.00
Adolfo Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Ortiz. Leonardo Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Guillermo Molowny 21, 59 Francisco Moreno 63, 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Moreno of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
6
2. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
6
3. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Redknapp (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
3
12. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
0
13. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
14. Richard Mccall (DEF)
0
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
6
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
6
4. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Moreno (MID)
9
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
7
8. Leonardo Ortiz (ATT)
6
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
8
12. Daniel Herrero (MID)
0
13. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
0
14. Sergio Almeida (MID)
0