Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Girona FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
6.42
0-0Rodolfo Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
9.11
0-0Emmanuel Tsoukalas barges into Craig Mccall. The referee brings Emmanuel Tsoukalas to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Mccall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.27
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Adolfo Perez plays the ball forward to Ezequiel Sivori. Ezequiel Sivori hits a low pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona threads a neat, attacking ball through to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.34
Michael Vernazza plays the ball forward to Mauricio Ruiz. With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Ruiz stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Sivori. Ezequiel Sivori gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Girona FC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
16.10
1-0Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena controls it well on his chest. Antonio Pena knocks the ball forward, putting Thomas Hofer through on goal. Thomas Hofer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Thomas Hofer!
21.06
Mauricio Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
24.24
1-0Adolfo Suarez runs forward with the ball. Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Hofer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Hofer passes the ball forward but Alberto Alonso is offside!
28.43
Thomas Hofer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Daniel Herrero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
34.25
2-0Leon Upson comes in with a high challenge, catching Rodolfo Mora with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Rodolfo Mora stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.25
2-0Free kick to Sporting Gijón just outside the area...
35.27
Alberto Alonso takes a cautious run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
36.15
Rodolfo Mora knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.47
Thomas Hofer flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal collects the pass. Felipe Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Marinus Jansen.
44.09
Rodolfo Mora hits a low pass to Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Hofer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Hofer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marinus Jansen gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC kick off!
47.56
Stephen Meiklejohn pushes mid-way up the pitch. Stephen Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Marinus Jansen smothers it!
53.08
Adolfo Suarez passes the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer advances with the ball. Thomas Hofer shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
55.47
Mauricio Ruiz comes in with a high challenge, catching Daniel Herrero with his studs. Mauricio Ruiz is shown the red card!! Daniel Herrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.36
Rodolfo Mora kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
69.49
Adolfo Suarez makes a simple pass to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer advances inside the box! Thomas Hofer takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marinus Jansen.
70.17
Thomas Hofer takes a quick corner, playing it short to Rodolfo Mora. Rodolfo Mora knocks the ball into the box. Michael Vernazza chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
73.23
Craig Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena controls it well on his chest. Antonio Pena flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Vidal passes the ball forward to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Marinus Jansen.
74.44
2-0Thomas Hofer takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alberto Alonso. Alberto Alonso side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.09
2-0Alejandro Carmona hacks Thomas Hofer from behind! Alejandro Carmona is warned by the referee! Thomas Hofer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.48
Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.20
Craig Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Hofer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Hofer flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Herrero. Daniel Herrero shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Marinus Jansen. What a great pair of hands!
85.11
Emmanuel Tsoukalas catches Craig Mccall on the ankles. Emmanuel Tsoukalas is given another warning by the referee! Craig Mccall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fouad Elhamdaoui (GK)
6
2. Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
3. Adolfo Suarez (DEF)
7
4. Craig Mccall (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Mora (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Herrero (MID)
7
7. Thomas Hofer (MID)
8
8. Felipe Vidal (ATT)
6
9. Antonio Pena (ATT)
6
10. Alberto Alonso (ATT)
6
11. Guillermo Molowny (ATT)
6
12. Sergio Almeida (MID)
0
13. Mirko Pinzi (MID)
0
14. Nathan Gatt (ATT)
0
1. Marinus Jansen (GK)
7
2. Hakan Özalan (DEF)
6
3. Leon Upson (DEF)
3
4. Mamadou El Idrisi (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
4
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
6
11. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
6
12. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
0
13. Ivone Saudati (GK)
0
14. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
0