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 Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Fernandez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Fernandez.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón start the match!
2.09
0-0Roberto Gimenez barges into Danny Ten Hag. The referee calls over Roberto Gimenez and shows him a yellow card! Danny Ten Hag hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.57
0-0Neil White kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
9.26
0-0Roberto Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Alvarez.
10.38
Ricardo Pirri makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Pirri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
Guillermo Ramos sees Ricardo Marcelino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Marcelino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Marcelino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Vila.
22.10
0-0Tchiressoua Mermet knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Menendez. Enrique Menendez passes the ball forward to Roberto Gimenez. Roberto Gimenez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.38
Callum McGrory clumsily knocks into Miguel Fernandez. The referee calls over Callum McGrory and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.25
Enrique Menendez catches Hugo Soler on the ankles. The referee calls over Enrique Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.42
Ricardo Marcelino darts forward. Ricardo Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
32.07
0-0Alberto Alvarez comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Marcelino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Marcelino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.14
0-0Alberto Alvarez barges into Ricardo Marcelino. The referee brings Alberto Alvarez to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Marcelino stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.41
Ricardo Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Romero. Daniel Romero makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Romero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.53
Tchiressoua Mermet barges into Gregorio Guardiola. The referee calls over Tchiressoua Mermet and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.39
Ricardo Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
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. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Real Sociedad kick off!
47.46
0-0Enrique Menendez catches Daniel Romero on the ankles. Enrique Menendez is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Daniel Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.52
Tchiressoua Mermet plays the ball forward to Miguel Fernandez. Miguel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marcelino. Ricardo Marcelino powers a header at goal. Hugo Menendez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.18
Ricardo Marcelino makes a probing pass to Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Vila.
60.23
0-0Real Sociedad have made a substitution with Antonio Guerrero replacing Miguel Fernandez .
61.25
Gabriel Ferrer catches Neil White on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil White stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.58
0-1Neil White surges forward with the ball. Neil White whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Campos. Romero P. Campos makes a looping header on goal. Romero P. Campos scores for Real Sociedad!!
77.16
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Marc Mowbray replacing Gregorio Guardiola .
79.01
Neil White sees Antonio Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marcelino. Ricardo Marcelino whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.56
Ricardo Marcelino makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Guerrero. Antonio Guerrero makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Guerrero!
87.25
Edmundo Jimenez barges into Victor Barkero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Victor Barkero carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.31
Neil White catches Hugo Soler on the ankles. Neil White is warned by the referee! Hugo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
5
5
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.8%
51.9%
20.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Marcelino of Real Sociedad |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hugo Menendez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Danny Ten Hag (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Romero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Elena Vila (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Callum McGrory (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Ricardo Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Hugo Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gabriel Ferrer (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alberto Alvarez (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Gregorio Guardiola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edmundo Jimenez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Oscar Barkero (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marc Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Antonio Zubizarreta (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastiao Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Victor Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tchiressoua Mermet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claudio Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Marcelino (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Neil White (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Roberto Gimenez (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Romero P. Campos (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Miguel Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Enrique Menendez (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Ivan Camacho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexander Froggatt (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Guerrero (ATT) | | 7 |