Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Atlético Osasuna. A crowd of 9,326 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Guardiola.


0.00
Atlético Osasuna get the match underway!
3.14
Alejandro Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.46
With imagination, Francisco Rodriguez laces a through ball forward to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt McGrory.
8.41
Pius Varkevisser barges into Armin Völler. The referee calls over Pius Varkevisser and warns him to calm down! Armin Völler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.46
Alejandro Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Farinos controls it well on his chest. Francisco Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero makes a deft header. Juan-Carlos Romero scores for Atlético Osasuna!!
14.23
Felice Campedelli flicks a high pass forward. Pius Varkevisser controls it well on his chest. Pius Varkevisser shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
18.46
Matt McGrory knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Aguilar. Alejandro Aguilar advances with the ball. Alejandro Aguilar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
24.46
Ivan Byrne barges into Ciro Scalabrelli. The referee brings Ivan Byrne to one side and gives him a warning! Ciro Scalabrelli runs off the knock.
39.07
Francisco Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.08
Francisco Rodriguez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Gento. The referee warns Francisco Rodriguez to calm down! Jose Javier Gento stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.41
Alejandro Aguilar flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Farinos who brings the ball under control. Francisco Farinos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Molina.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Atlético Osasuna appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sporting Gijón start the second half!
47.11
Ciro Scalabrelli hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
49.47
Felice Campedelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felice Campedelli plays a one-two with Pius Varkevisser and advances towards the goal... Felice Campedelli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
55.29
Jose Javier Gento makes a probing pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.13
Marc Allman launches a long ball forward into the other half. Juan-Carlos Romero shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.28
Marc Allman plays the ball forward to Ciro Scalabrelli. Ciro Scalabrelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
61.27
Alejandro Aguilar passes the ball forward to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francisco Farinos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball strikes Juan Molina's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.31
It's a corner kick. Jose Javier Gento loops the ball in to towards the near post. Pius Varkevisser chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
63.35
Felice Campedelli hacks Alejandro Aguilar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alejandro Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.59
Alejandro Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Romero collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Nunes.
69.06
Rui Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Byrne who brings the ball under control. Ivan Byrne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
71.38
Showing composure, Matt McGrory plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Gento. Jose Javier Gento makes a simple pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Molina.
77.49
Felice Campedelli runs straight at the opposition's defence. Felice Campedelli makes a probing pass to Felipe Segarra but he's offside!
78.26
Matt McGrory sees Francisco Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Navarro!
83.31
Alejandro Aguilar threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Romero. Juan-Carlos Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Marc Allman plays the ball forward to Alejandro Aguilar. Alejandro Aguilar passes the ball forward to Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jose Javier Navarro.
87.10
Armin Völler threads a neat ball through to Francisco Fernandez. Francisco Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Alejandro Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Farinos. Francisco Farinos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
25.3%
74.7%
Play Area
28.9%
45.8%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Aguilar of Atlético Osasuna