Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 8,933 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Cano.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Cano.
0.00
The first half starts with Albacete Balompie kicking off!
2.08
Alejandro Butragueno runs forward with the ball. Alejandro Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Albert Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos makes a deft header but Juan-Carlos Castro reads it well. He makes it look easy!
8.49
Alejandro Butragueno takes it forward alone. Alejandro Butragueno sees a break and surges forward. Alejandro Butragueno whips in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Juan-Carlos Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.01
Albert Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran cuts inside the box! Rodolfo Duran muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.41
Marc Van Der Woerdt clumsily knocks into Albert Flores. The referee calls over Marc Van Der Woerdt and shows him a yellow card! Albert Flores carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.33
Luis Rey catches Alejandro Butragueno on the ankles. The referee calls over Luis Rey and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Butragueno runs off the knock.
20.43
Henry Owen flicks a high pass forward. Albert Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.19
Edmundo Herrera threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona knocks the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Medina.
28.13
With great vision, Alfredo Soler plays the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
30.29
Alfredo Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Juan-Carlos Castro smothers it!
32.15
Henry Owen passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
49.24
Eduardo Kiko hits a low pass to Marc Van Der Woerdt. Marc Van Der Woerdt surges forward with the ball. Marc Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres but the linesman indicates offside!
51.02
Luis Rey clumsily knocks into Eduardo Kiko. The referee warns Luis Rey to calm down! Eduardo Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.49
Bakary Schumacher barges into Gabriel Carmona. Bakary Schumacher is shown the yellow card! Gabriel Carmona gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.11
Alfredo Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Jason Jess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Jess makes an attacking run forward. Jason Jess shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
67.41
Sebastian Medina makes a simple pass to Jason Jess. Jason Jess makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Duran. Rodolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Butragueno.
69.38
Gabriel Carmona threads the ball through to Albert Torres. Albert Torres whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
72.30
Gabriel Carmona sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Carmona shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
75.26
Gabriel Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres edges inside the box! Albert Torres shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.26
Albacete Balompie appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.51
Bakary Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Luis Rey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Rey makes a probing pass between the defence to Albert Flores. Albert Flores comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
83.37
Nicolas Castro barges into Marc Van Der Woerdt. Nicolas Castro is shown the yellow card! Marc Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.18
Alejandro Butragueno makes a strong solo run forward. Alejandro Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.11
Bakary Schumacher sees a break and surges forward. Bakary Schumacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.4%
40.6%
Play Area
27.5%
43.5%
29%
Scorers
Albert Torres 8, 75 Carlos Santos 20, 32, 69 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Albert Torres of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
1. | Patricio Ortiz (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Alexandre Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Alejandro Butragueno (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Edmundo Herrera (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Eduardo Kiko (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Alfredo Soler (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Marc Van Der Woerdt (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
8. | Gabriel Carmona (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Henry Owen (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Albert Torres (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
11. | Carlos Santos (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 |
12. | Pedro Vicente (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Jose Fortes Marin (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Samba Malm (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Juan-Carlos Castro (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Sebastian Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Daniel Marcelino (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Alfredo Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Juan-Carlos Castro (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Bakary Schumacher (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
7. | Jason Jess (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Nicolas Castro (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
9. | Albert Flores (MID) | 6 | |
10. | Rodolfo Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Luis Rey (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Pedro Vazquez (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Fernando Nunez (ATT) | 0 | |
14. | Francisco Jimenez (DEF) | 0 |