Match Report


Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez55
G
1
G
78Hugo MenendezH. Menendez
Felipe HernandezF. Hernandez77
D
2
D
68Danny Ten HagD. Ten Hag
Guillermo CortesG. Cortes71
D
3captain
D
63Daniel RomeroD. Romero
Alfredo GentoA. Gento66
D
4
D
54Elena VilaE. Vila
Olaf WijkerO. Wijker69
M
5
D
53Callum McGroryC. McGrory
Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno61
M
6
M
75Ricardo PirriR. Pirri
Pablo MorenoP. Moreno55
M
7
M
68Hugo SolerH. Soler
Felipe RomeroF. Romero51
M
8
M
63Gabriel FerrerG. Ferrer
Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano76
A
9
M
53Alberto AlvarezA. Alvarez
Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero74
A
captain10
A
64Gregorio GuardiolaG. Guardiola
Frederico AlvarezF. Alvarez52
A
11
A
59Marc MowbrayM. Mowbray
 
Francisco MerinoF. Merino64
D
12
G
68Oscar BarkeroO. Barkero
Mervin MilburnM. Milburn63
D
13
A
59Edmundo JimenezE. Jimenez
David RamosD. Ramos56
D
14
G
55Antonio ZubizarretaA. Zubizarreta

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 9,082 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza 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 Julian Marin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
3.52
Guillermo Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano makes a simple pass to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.16
Guillermo Cortes makes a probing pass to Edmundo Moreno. Edmundo Moreno takes it forward alone. Edmundo Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
20.09
Gabriel Ferrer catches Pablo Moreno on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.09
Free kick to Real Zaragoza just outside the area...
21.21
Frederico Alvarez steps up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
24.55
Gabriel Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Mowbray. Marc Mowbray makes a probing pass to Hugo Soler but he's offside!
28.47
Guillermo Cortes pushes up the pitch. Guillermo Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
30.54
Gabriel Ferrer barges into Olaf Wijker. The referee warns Gabriel Ferrer to calm down! Olaf Wijker stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón 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!
48.08
Gregorio Guardiola clumsily knocks into Alfredo Gento. The referee calls over Gregorio Guardiola and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Gento runs off the knock.
51.14
Daniel Romero threads the ball through to Marc Mowbray. Marc Mowbray shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Gijón are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.30
Felipe Hernandez comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Ferrer. The referee brings Felipe Hernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Ferrer runs off the knock.
57.51
Alfredo Gento flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno passes the ball forward to Frederico Alvarez. Frederico Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.07
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Francisco Merino replacing Guillermo Cortes .
66.02
Felipe Hernandez threads the ball through to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno plays a one-two with Mauricio Serrano and rushes in on goal... Pablo Moreno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Hugo Menendez!
67.42
Mauricio Serrano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Alvarez. Frederico Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.39
Alfredo Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Moreno. Pablo Moreno knocks the ball forward to Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero skips past Gabriel Ferrer! Albert Guerrero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
77.26
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Edmundo Jimenez replacing Gregorio Guardiola .
78.26
Hugo Soler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Hugo Soler makes a great pass forward. Marc Mowbray runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
79.36
Hugo Soler catches Alfredo Gento in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Hugo Soler to come over. It's a red card!! Alfredo Gento is a little dazed but should be okay.
83.05
Edmundo Moreno receives the ball from a throw-in from Olaf Wijker. Edmundo Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
84.21
Edmundo Moreno sees Mauricio Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauricio Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
89.38
Edmundo Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Ten Hag. Danny Ten Hag shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Edmundo Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Guerrero. Albert Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Alvarez. Frederico Alvarez makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Zaragoza

Sporting Gijón
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
32.1%
46.9%
21%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Moreno of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings
1.Guillermo Ibanez (GK)
6
2.Felipe Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Guillermo Cortes (DEF)
7
4.Alfredo Gento (DEF)
7
5.Olaf Wijker (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Moreno (MID)
7
7.Pablo Moreno (MID)
7
8.Felipe Romero (MID)
6
9.Mauricio Serrano (ATT)
6
10.Albert Guerrero (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Alvarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Merino (DEF)
6
13.Mervin Milburn (DEF)
0
14.David Ramos (DEF)
0

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)
6
6.Ricardo Pirri (MID)
6
7.Hugo Soler (MID)red card
3
8.Gabriel Ferrer (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alberto Alvarez (MID)
6
10.Gregorio Guardiola (ATT)
6
11.Marc Mowbray (ATT)
6
 
12.Oscar Barkero (GK)
0
13.Edmundo Jimenez (ATT)
6
14.Antonio Zubizarreta (GK)
0