Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     MálagaMálaga
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Patricio OrtizP. Ortiz54
G
1captain
G
68Daniel José MariD. José Mari
Alexandre MarquesA. Marques71
D
2
D
70Edmundo RuizE. Ruiz
Alejandro ButraguenoA. Butragueno56
D
3
D
67Elena SanchezE. Sanchez
Edmundo HerreraE. Herrera53
D
4
D
60Claudio NataliC. Natali
Eduardo KikoE. Kiko52
D
5
M
71Julian BrehmeJ. Brehme
Alfredo SolerA. Soler71
M
6
M
67Eduardo NunesE. Nunes
Marc Van Der WoerdtM. Van Der Woerdt69
M
7
M
65Marcos TorresM. Torres
Gabriel CarmonaG. Carmona62
M
captain8
M
63Richard MccallR. Mccall
Henry OwenH. Owen60
M
9
A
67Francisco VegaF. Vega
Albert TorresA. Torres70
A
10
A
62Ricardo RomeroR. Romero
Carlos SantosC. Santos57
A
11
A
61Milan Berck FuchsM. Fuchs
 
Pedro VicenteP. Vicente55
A
12
G
64Mauricio CanoM. Cano
Jose Fortes MarinJ. Marin50
M
13
D
60Adolfo PichichiA. Pichichi
Samba MalmS. Malm48
D
14
A
58Gregorio PenaG. Pena

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Málaga. A crowd of 9,534 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto  Gimenez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
2.08
Alejandro Butragueno sees Marc Van Der Woerdt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Van Der Woerdt kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.21
Gabriel Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.29
Edmundo Ruiz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Edmundo Ruiz changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Ruiz shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.19
Alfredo Soler brings the ball forward. Alfredo Soler whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.46
Alexandre Marques runs forward with the ball. Alexandre Marques flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Santos collects the pass. Carlos Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edmundo Ruiz.
16.42
Henry Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Natali.
26.13
Alejandro Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.42
Eduardo Kiko knocks the ball forward to Henry Owen. Henry Owen knocks the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.25
Richard Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero whips in a cross ball towards Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs connects with a diving header. It's there!! Patricio Ortiz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.57
Edmundo Herrera barges into Francisco Vega. Edmundo Herrera is given a warning by the referee! Francisco Vega stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.57
Eduardo Nunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Nunes runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Nunes rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.01
Marc Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Sanchez.
40.30
Alfredo Soler hits a low pass to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Ruiz.
42.29
Gabriel Carmona plays the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
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. Málaga have changed their lineup with Gregorio Pena replacing Ricardo Romero.

45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the second half!
47.47
Edmundo Herrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona threads a neat ball through to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.59
Marcos Torres flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Vega controls it well on his chest. Francisco Vega shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
49.25
Eduardo Nunes makes a simple pass to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.23
Marc Van Der Woerdt barges into Marcos Torres. Marc Van Der Woerdt is shown the yellow card! Marcos Torres gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.28
Gabriel Carmona hacks Eduardo Nunes from behind! Gabriel Carmona is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Nunes runs off the knock.
59.33
Alfredo Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elena Sanchez.
60.59
Alexandre Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Santos who brings the ball under control. Carlos Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Torres. Albert Torres makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Daniel José Mari!
66.49
Marc Van Der Woerdt takes a quick throw-in. Gabriel Carmona makes a probing pass to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
79.14
Gregorio Pena hacks Alejandro Butragueno from behind! The referee warns Gregorio Pena to calm down! Alejandro Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.54
Alexandre Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Carmona. Gabriel Carmona kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Santos. Carlos Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
83.13
Edmundo Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Torres. Marcos Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Milan Berck Fuchs. Milan Berck Fuchs knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.53
Eduardo Nunes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Ortiz who gathers it comfortably.
85.07
Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Vega who brings the ball under control. Francisco Vega advances inside the box! Francisco Vega rockets a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
87.20
Alejandro Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Soler. Alfredo Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Claudio Natali threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Nunes. Eduardo Nunes hits a low pass to Gregorio Pena. Gregorio Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

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

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
30.7%
43.2%
26.1%

Scorers
Carlos Santos 12
Milan Berck Fuchs 30
Eduardo Nunes 37
Francisco Vega 91

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Nunes of Málaga

Match Ratings