Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 19,935 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
CD Badajoz are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo  Lopez.


0.00
CD Badajoz kick off!
4.35
Adolfo Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Cosmin Houtman. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.52
Fernando Cruz threads a neat ball through to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Santos.
16.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Molina laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Rodriguez. Francisco Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser sees Francisco Izquierdo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Izquierdo tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
20.44
Kieron Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Izquierdo collects the pass. Francisco Izquierdo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.52
Fernando Cruz hacks Francisco Izquierdo from behind! The referee warns Fernando Cruz to calm down! Francisco Izquierdo runs off the knock.
22.52
Free kick to Sporting Gijón just outside the area...
24.04
Francisco Rodriguez steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
26.57
Francisco Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.31
Kieron Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pius Varkevisser. Pius Varkevisser advances inside the box! Pius Varkevisser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.30
Hugo Rodriquez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Ortega. Fernando Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
47.15
Gregorio Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Herrero controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Herrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.36
Fernando Cruz knocks the ball forward to Felipe Gomez. Felipe Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Cosmin Houtman who brings the ball under control. Cosmin Houtman knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.16
Nicolas Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez darts forward. Hugo Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.54
Sebastian Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Santos sees a break and surges forward. Sebastian Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Cruz.
59.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Peiro plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Nunes.
60.06
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Edward Salako replacing Gregorio Campos and Enrique Bravo replacing Cosmin Houtman and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.08
Hugo Rodriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Herrero. Jose Javier Herrero cuts inside the box! Jose Javier Herrero tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.15
Juan Molina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Redondo. With a delightful solo run, Rafael Redondo stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Redondo knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Segarra. Felipe Segarra beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Nelson Shew A Tjon!
71.08
Kieron Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
75.43
Francisco Rodriguez hacks Frederico Peiro from behind! Francisco Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.32
Sebastian Santos passes the ball forward to Rafael Redondo. Rafael Redondo passes the ball forward to Francisco Izquierdo. Francisco Izquierdo makes a great pass forward. Pius Varkevisser runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
81.56
Kieron Izzet comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Rodriquez. Kieron Izzet is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Rodriquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.18
Felipe Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Izzet. Felipe Gomez is warned by the referee! Kieron Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.29
Francisco Rodriguez flicks a high ball forward to Pius Varkevisser who gracefully takes it down. Pius Varkevisser knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Cruz.
90.00
Nicolas Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Rodriquez. Hugo Rodriquez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Bravo. Enrique Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Herrero of CD Badajoz

Match Ratings