Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Hugo MenendezH. Menendez78
G
1
G
71Oscar KikoO. Kiko
Danny Ten HagD. Ten Hag68
D
2
D
68Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny
Daniel RomeroD. Romero63
D
captain3
D
63Adolfo FernandezA. Fernandez
Elena VilaE. Vila54
D
4captain
D
58Alejandro AndresA. Andres
Callum McGroryC. McGrory53
D
5
D
52Toifilou RamboT. Rambo
Ricardo PirriR. Pirri75
M
6
M
65Ernesto GuardiolaE. Guardiola
Hugo SolerH. Soler68
M
7
M
56Adolfo DiezA. Diez
Gabriel FerrerG. Ferrer63
M
8
A
65Martin BravoM. Bravo
Alberto AlvarezA. Alvarez53
M
9
A
58Nicolas ButraguenoN. Butragueno
Gregorio GuardiolaG. Guardiola64
A
10
A
55Arturo MonteroA. Montero
Marc MowbrayM. Mowbray60
A
11
A
51Gregorio RomanG. Roman
 
Oscar BarkeroO. Barkero68
G
12
G
61Jose MoraJ. Mora
Edmundo JimenezE. Jimenez59
A
13
G
59Joao JardimJ. Jardim
Antonio ZubizarretaA. Zubizarreta55
G
14
G
57Leonardo MarcosL. Marcos

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,025 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Aguilar.


0.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
2.13
Showing composure, Adolfo Diez plays the ball forward to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo plays a quick one-two with Gregorio Roman and rushes in on goal... Martin Bravo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.50
Toifilou Rambo threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Diez. Adolfo Diez hits a low pass to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo makes a simple pass, allowing Ernesto Guardiola to run into the box. Some good footwork from Ernesto Guardiola provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
4.02
Adolfo Diez threads the ball through to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.01
Ernesto Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Diez controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Diez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
21.20
Adolfo Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Molowny. Guillermo Molowny hits a low pass to Adolfo Diez. Adolfo Diez shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.36
Hugo Soler comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Diez. The referee brings Hugo Soler to one side and gives him a warning! Adolfo Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.56
Marc Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Guardiola. The referee calls over Marc Mowbray and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.47
With some swift thinking, Daniel Romero plays the ball forward to Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
40.32
Adolfo Diez plays the ball forward to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo plays a quick one-two with Gregorio Roman and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Martin Bravo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Hugo Menendez!
42.32
Toifilou Rambo sees Adolfo Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Adolfo Diez hacks Gabriel Ferrer from behind! The referee calls over Adolfo Diez and shows him a yellow card! Gabriel Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Union Las Palmas 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
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
51.40
Callum McGrory plays the ball forward to Alberto Alvarez. Alberto Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Kiko who gathers it comfortably.
53.30
Ernesto Guardiola hacks Elena Vila from behind! The referee calls over Ernesto Guardiola and warns him to calm down! Elena Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.18
Union Las Palmas have made 2 substitutions with Joao Jardim replacing Ernesto Guardiola and Leonardo Marcos replacing Gregorio Roman .
61.18
Adolfo Fernandez clumsily knocks into Gregorio Guardiola. The referee brings Adolfo Fernandez to one side and gives him a warning! Gregorio Guardiola stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.59
Elena Vila passes the ball forward to Marc Mowbray. Marc Mowbray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
71.50
Alberto Alvarez threads the ball through to Marc Mowbray. Marc Mowbray shoots from distance but it is miles over!
72.26
Adolfo Fernandez sees Joao Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Montero. Arturo Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Marcos. Leonardo Marcos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Hugo Menendez. What a save!
75.07
Danny Ten Hag threads a neat ball through to Alberto Alvarez. Alberto Alvarez flicks a high ball forward to Marc Mowbray who takes it down. Marc Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
77.36
Sporting Gijón have made a substitution with Edmundo Jimenez replacing Gregorio Guardiola .
78.44
Joao Jardim sees space and advances. Joao Jardim shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.47
Adolfo Diez threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Union Las Palmas
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
21.3%
50.7%
28%

Scorers
Gregorio Guardiola 67
Nicolas Butragueno 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Guardiola of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Hugo Menendez (GK)
8
2.Danny Ten Hag (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Romero (DEF)
6
4.Elena Vila (DEF)
7
5.Callum McGrory (DEF)
7
6.Ricardo Pirri (MID)
6
7.Hugo Soler (MID)
5
8.Gabriel Ferrer (MID)
7
9.Alberto Alvarez (MID)
7
10.Gregorio Guardiola (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Marc Mowbray (ATT)yellow card
7
 
12.Oscar Barkero (GK)
0
13.Edmundo Jimenez (ATT)
6
14.Antonio Zubizarreta (GK)
0

1.Oscar Kiko (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Molowny (DEF)
6
3.Adolfo Fernandez (DEF)
6
4.Alejandro Andres (DEF)
6
5.Toifilou Rambo (DEF)
7
6.Ernesto Guardiola (MID)
6
7.Adolfo Diez (MID)yellow card
7
8.Martin Bravo (ATT)
8
9.Nicolas Butragueno (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Montero (ATT)
6
11.Gregorio Roman (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Mora (GK)
0
13.Joao Jardim (GK)
7
14.Leonardo Marcos (GK)
6