Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 9,325 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Albert  Arias.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
4.40
Showing composure, Eugenio Gento laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Torres. Alejandro Torres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Patricio Ortiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.01
Elena Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Peiro who takes it down. Roberto Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Torres. Alejandro Torres plays a one-two with Artur Barbosa and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alejandro Torres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
15.35
Adolfo Suarez brings the ball forward. Adolfo Suarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
16.29
Eduardo Kiko threads the ball through to Henry Owen. Henry Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.32
Bruno Collot knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Gento. Eugenio Gento makes a high pass forward. Jose Soto shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Jose Soto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Patricio Ortiz is on top of it.
24.13
Union Las Palmas are in full control of this game.
30.44
Mauricio Ortega makes a probing pass to Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa hits a low pass to Jose Soto. Jose Soto strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Patricio Ortiz!
32.10
Edmundo Herrera comes in with a late challenge on Jose Soto. The referee calls over Edmundo Herrera and warns him to calm down! Jose Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.41
Bruno Collot knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Suarez. Seeing a gap ahead, Adolfo Suarez plays the ball forward to Artur Barbosa. Artur Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
40.22
Carlos Santos comes in with a late challenge on Elena Camacho. Carlos Santos is shown the yellow card! Elena Camacho runs off the knock.
42.20
Bruno Collot threads the ball through to Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Eugenio Gento sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Gento skips past Alejandro Butragueno! Some silky footwork from Eugenio Gento provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas have changed their lineup with Jose Fortes Torres replacing Artur Barbosa. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players seem much more motivated whilst the Union Las Palmas players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the second half underway!
47.47
Marc Van Der Woerdt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Collot.
48.26
Henry Owen flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Santos who brings the ball under control. Carlos Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Camacho.
49.57
Eugenio Gento sees Jose Fortes Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.49
Gabriel Carmona hits a low pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.16
Marc Van Der Woerdt brings the ball forward. Marc Van Der Woerdt whips in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
59.42
Elena Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Torres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Butragueno.
61.32
Alejandro Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Soler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Soler brings the ball forward. Alfredo Soler kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Torres but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.32
Bruno Collot threads the ball through to Eugenio Gento. Eugenio Gento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eugenio Gento 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!
67.03
Roberto Peiro knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Torres. Alejandro Torres tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
71.23
Adolfo Suarez sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.06
Roberto Peiro threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Torres. Alejandro Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Herrera.
79.15
Kevin Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Adolfo Suarez who takes it down. Adolfo Suarez threads the ball through to Jose Soto. Jose Soto shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
87.47
Mauricio Ortega threads a neat ball through to Jose Soto. Jose Soto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Herrera.
90.00
Eduardo Kiko advances with the ball. Eduardo Kiko sees Carlos Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Santos shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Edmundo Suarez easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
25.9%
43.2%
30.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Gento of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Edmundo Suarez (GK)
6
2.Elena Camacho (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Hansen (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Collot (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Peiro (MID)
6
6.Adolfo Suarez (MID)
7
7.Eugenio Gento (MID)goal scored
9
8.Mauricio Ortega (MID)
6
9.Artur Barbosa (ATT)
6
10.Alejandro Torres (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Jose Soto (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Dominguez (MID)
0
13.Thomas Basler (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Torres (GK)
6