Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Oscar BarkeroO. Barkero68
G
1
G
67Alfredo RodriquezA. Rodriquez
Ivan MolinaI. Molina68
D
2
D
68Alfredo GentoA. Gento
Gregorio FuentesG. Fuentes65
D
captain3
D
64Francisco MerinoF. Merino
Daniel RomeroD. Romero64
D
4
D
63Mervin MilburnM. Milburn
Romero P. ReyR. Rey51
D
5
M
70Olaf WijkerO. Wijker
Ricardo PirriR. Pirri77
M
6
M
62Edmundo MorenoE. Moreno
Hugo SolerH. Soler68
M
7
M
55Pablo MorenoP. Moreno
Alberto AlvarezA. Alvarez53
M
8
M
51Felipe RomeroF. Romero
Albert RubioA. Rubio52
M
9
A
77Mauricio SerranoM. Serrano
Gregorio GuardiolaG. Guardiola66
A
10captain
A
76Albert GuerreroA. Guerrero
Pablo MarcosP. Marcos63
A
11
A
66Rodolfo SanchezR. Sanchez
 
Niels ArtsN. Arts61
A
12
D
63Delano MeijndershagenD. Meijndershagen
Marc MowbrayM. Mowbray60
A
13
D
62Elena ZubizarretaE. Zubizarreta
Edmundo JimenezE. Jimenez59
A
14
D
58Juan-Carlos CalvoJ. Calvo

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 9,167 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Zaragoza appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Martin Navarro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza kick off!
2.04
Edmundo Moreno flicks the ball to his team mate, Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Sanchez but he's offside!
9.24
Pablo Moreno catches Pablo Marcos on the ankles. Pablo Moreno is warned by the referee! Pablo Marcos stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.33
Hugo Soler receives the ball from a throw-in from Pablo Marcos. Hugo Soler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos edges inside the box! Pablo Marcos takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.35
Ricardo Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.26
Hugo Soler threads the ball through to Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Marcos. Pablo Marcos flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.36
With great vision, Pablo Marcos plays the ball forward to Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Marcos controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Pablo Marcos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
33.56
Daniel Romero passes the ball forward to Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola sees Pablo Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Marcos shoots from 20 yards. Alfredo Rodriquez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
40.46
Felipe Romero comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Soler. The referee brings Felipe Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Soler stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.51
Rodolfo Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mauricio Serrano 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
Ricardo Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Marcos who brings the ball under control. Pablo Marcos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alfredo Rodriquez.
45.00
Corner kick to Sporting Gijón. Albert Rubio plays it to the near post. Felipe Romero reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the second half!
54.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Alvarez plays the ball forward to Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.36
Edmundo Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olaf Wijker. Olaf Wijker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Romero.
60.02
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Delano Meijndershagen replacing Francisco Merino .
71.41
Pablo Moreno barges into Alberto Alvarez. The referee calls over Pablo Moreno again and warns him to calm down! Alberto Alvarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.19
Romero P. Rey flicks a high pass forward. Albert Rubio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Guardiola easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfredo Gento.
77.27
Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Niels Arts replacing Pablo Marcos and Marc Mowbray replacing Gregorio Guardiola .
78.36
Albert Rubio comes in with a late challenge on Olaf Wijker. Albert Rubio is warned by the referee! Olaf Wijker grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.48
Gregorio Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Alvarez. Alberto Alvarez makes a probing pass to Marc Mowbray. Marc Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Niels Arts. Mervin Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Niels Arts. Niels Arts appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.25
Gregorio Fuentes flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler flicks a high pass forward. Niels Arts controls it well on his chest. Niels Arts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Milburn.
85.20
Niels Arts plays the ball forward to Marc Mowbray. Marc Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

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

Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
19.1%
51.5%
29.4%

Scorers
Pablo Marcos 15, 24
Mauricio Serrano 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Marcos of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Oscar Barkero (GK)
6
2.Ivan Molina (DEF)
6
3.Gregorio Fuentes (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Romero (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Rey (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Pirri (MID)
6
7.Hugo Soler (MID)
8
8.Alberto Alvarez (MID)
6
9.Albert Rubio (MID)
6
10.Gregorio Guardiola (ATT)
7
11.Pablo Marcos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Niels Arts (ATT)
6
13.Marc Mowbray (ATT)
6
14.Edmundo Jimenez (ATT)
0

1.Alfredo Rodriquez (GK)
6
2.Alfredo Gento (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Merino (DEF)
6
4.Mervin Milburn (DEF)
6
5.Olaf Wijker (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Moreno (MID)
6
7.Pablo Moreno (MID)
6
8.Felipe Romero (MID)
6
9.Mauricio Serrano (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Albert Guerrero (ATT)
6
11.Rodolfo Sanchez (ATT)
6
 
12.Delano Meijndershagen (DEF)
6
13.Elena Zubizarreta (DEF)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Calvo (DEF)
0