Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Rayo VallecanoRayo Vallecano
Ali KhanAli Khan Computer Player Computer Player
Jose Javier NavarroJ. Navarro67
G
captain1
G
62Julian OuindiJ. Ouindi
Miguel NavarroM. Navarro60
D
2
D
63Eugenio VilaE. Vila
Rui NunesR. Nunes74
D
3
D
57Angelo ColyA. Coly
Juan MolinaJ. Molina70
D
4captain
D
54Carlos HerreroC. Herrero
Adolfo RuizA. Ruiz52
D
5
D
45Jean-Paul AbidallahJ. Abidallah
Felice CampedelliF. Campedelli57
M
6
M
72Rafael PirriR. Pirri
Francisco RodriguezF. Rodriguez64
M
7
M
67Juan-Carlos SuarezJ. Suarez
Stuart GemmillS. Gemmill54
M
8
A
69Erwin KasmiE. Kasmi
Pius VarkevisserP. Varkevisser61
A
9
A
53Eduardo GuardiolaE. Guardiola
Felipe RubioF. Rubio45
A
10
A
51Patricio Del SolP. Del Sol
Francisco IzquierdoF. Izquierdo66
A
11
A
50Alejandro CastilloA. Castillo
 
Sebastian SantosS. Santos72
D
12
M
59Andres DiezA. Diez
Roberto PenaR. Pena44
A
13
G
59Nick BarryN. Barry
Carlos MendezC. Mendez45
M
14
M
53Miguel VilaM. Vila

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,270 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Julian  Roman.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the first half underway!
3.04
Eugenio Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Suarez. Juan-Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Guardiola shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Guardiola!
6.00
Stuart Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio advances inside the box! Eugenio Vila catches Felipe Rubio on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
8.51
Juan-Carlos Suarez knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Castillo. Alejandro Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.12
Francisco Rodriguez barges into Carlos Herrero. Francisco Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Herrero grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.40
Rui Nunes makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Rui Nunes plays the ball forward to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo knocks the ball forward, putting Felipe Rubio through on goal. Felipe Rubio takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Jean-Paul Abidallah's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
22.56
It's a corner kick. Stuart Gemmill kicks a low ball out wide. Juan-Carlos Suarez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.54
Juan-Carlos Suarez threads the ball through to Erwin Kasmi. Erwin Kasmi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
32.19
Juan-Carlos Suarez hacks Francisco Rodriguez from behind! The referee brings Juan-Carlos Suarez to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Rodriguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.26
Jean-Paul Abidallah catches Felice Campedelli on the ankles. The referee brings Jean-Paul Abidallah to one side and gives him a warning! Felice Campedelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.19
Felice Campedelli comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Herrero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Herrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.32
Rui Nunes passes the ball forward to Felice Campedelli. Felice Campedelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pius Varkevisser provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rayo Vallecano get the second half underway!
48.50
Stuart Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Izquierdo who takes it down. Francisco Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.29
Felice Campedelli makes a simple pass to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser plays a quick one-two with Francisco Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Pius Varkevisser provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Julian Ouindi manages to keep it out.
57.17
Francisco Rodriguez flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Izquierdo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Izquierdo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Pius Varkevisser. Some awkward footwork from Pius Varkevisser provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.17
Felice Campedelli threads a neat ball through to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Vila.
63.07
Miguel Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Felice Campedelli who takes it down. With great vision, Felice Campedelli plays the ball forward to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.36
Juan Molina kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Izquierdo who takes it down. Francisco Izquierdo cuts inside the box! Francisco Izquierdo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
72.48
Rui Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felice Campedelli. Felice Campedelli kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Rubio. Felipe Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Pius Varkevisser. With a superhuman jump, Pius Varkevisser connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.59
Francisco Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Suarez. The referee brings Francisco Rodriguez to one side and gives him another warning! Juan-Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
75.27
Stuart Gemmill hacks Juan-Carlos Suarez from behind! Stuart Gemmill is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Suarez runs off the knock.
81.09
Juan-Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Patricio Del Sol who brings the ball under control. Patricio Del Sol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guardiola but the linesman indicates offside!
83.42
Juan Molina hits a low pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Carlos Herrero happens to be in the right place to block it.
84.40
Francisco Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Rubio who takes it down. Felipe Rubio plays a quick one-two with Francisco Izquierdo and rushes in on goal... Felipe Rubio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.50
Adolfo Ruiz passes the ball forward to Felice Campedelli. Felice Campedelli flicks a high ball forward to Pius Varkevisser who takes it down. Pius Varkevisser edges inside the box! Pius Varkevisser strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That's his third!
90.00
Felice Campedelli catches Juan-Carlos Suarez on the ankles. Felice Campedelli is given a warning by the referee! Juan-Carlos Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Rayo Vallecano
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
21.3%
49.3%
29.3%

Scorers
Pius Varkevisser 38, 57, 88
Eduardo Guardiola 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pius Varkevisser of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings