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 Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,191 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Pirri.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
2.24
Gabriel Carmona advances with the ball. Gabriel Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.16
Oscar Pena threads the ball through to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.29
Miguel Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ortega controls it well on his chest. Julian Ortega shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.43
Olaf Lambers flicks a high pass forward to Jose Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Jose Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega plays a scrappy one-two with Ivan Blanco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Julian Ortega muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.39
Miguel Carcedo receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Marcos. Miguel Carcedo threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
15.20
Mauricio Herrera launches a long ball forward. Edmundo Gomez edges inside the box! Edmundo Gomez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Patricio Ortiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.19
Henry Owen decides to run forward with the ball. Henry Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
28.35
Fernando Marcos flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Patricio Ortiz!
34.30
Alejandro Butragueno plays the ball forward to Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Fernando Marcelino manages to keep it out.
36.48
Miguel Carcedo flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ortega collects the pass. Julian Ortega shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Patricio Ortiz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.26
Mauricio Herrera takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Alexandre Marques comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
40.14
Rayo Vallecano are dictating the run of play here today.
42.53
Miguel Carcedo clumsily knocks into Gabriel Carmona. Miguel Carcedo is warned by the referee! Gabriel Carmona stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Henry Owen passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres edges inside the box! Albert Torres rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the second half!
48.09
Alejandro Cano makes a beautiful solo run. Alejandro Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.47
Alejandro Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
51.10
Miguel Carcedo barges into Marc Van Der Woerdt. Miguel Carcedo is shown the yellow card! Marc Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
Mauricio Herrera catches Albert Torres on the ankles. The referee calls over Mauricio Herrera and warns him to calm down! Albert Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.00
Mauricio Herrera takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Olaf Lambers. Olaf Lambers darts forward. Olaf Lambers flicks a high pass forward. Julian Ortega collects the pass. Julian Ortega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.12
Marc Van Der Woerdt knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.27
Without breaking stride, Gabriel Carmona plays the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.24
Marc Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Herrera.
61.24
Miguel Carcedo makes a probing pass to Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Blanco. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Blanco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.58
Gabriel Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Albert Torres collects the pass. Albert Torres shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Fernando Marcelino.
67.44
Jose Vazquez clumsily knocks into Marc Van Der Woerdt. The referee brings Jose Vazquez to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Van Der Woerdt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
71.39
Olaf Lambers takes it forward alone. Olaf Lambers flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Gomez who takes it down. Edmundo Gomez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
72.36
Mauricio Herrera makes a probing pass to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Ivan Blanco who takes it down. Ivan Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Patricio Ortiz manages to gather it.
73.47
Miguel Carcedo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Carcedo plays a quick one-two with Julian Ortega and rushes in on goal... Miguel Carcedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Patricio Ortiz. Excellent save.
77.14
Jose Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Blanco controls it well on his chest. Ivan Blanco shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Patricio Ortiz.
78.36
Edmundo Herrera threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona hits a low pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Santos!
85.12
Alejandro Butragueno decides to run forward with the ball. Alejandro Butragueno hits a low pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.55
Olaf Lambers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Gomez. Edmundo Gomez shoots from long range. Patricio Ortiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
90.00
Eduardo Kiko hacks Julian Ortega from behind! The referee calls over Eduardo Kiko and shows him a yellow card! Julian Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.3%
54.7%
Play Area
28.4%
47.4%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Gomez of Rayo Vallecano

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Marcelino (GK)
7
2.Mauricio Herrera (DEF)
7
3.Oscar Pena (DEF)
6
4.Olaf Lambers (DEF)
8
5.Fernando Marcos (MID)
6
6.Miguel Carcedo (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jose Vazquez (MID)
6
8.Alejandro Cano (MID)
6
9.Julian Ortega (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ivan Blanco (ATT)
7
11.Edmundo Gomez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Florian Weigel (GK)
0
13.Ivan Castillo (DEF)
0
14.Alejandro Duran (DEF)
0