Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Deportivo La CoruñaDeportivo La Coruña
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
Francisco AlvarezF. Alvarez58
G
1
G
52Alejandro ReyA. Rey
Jose MoraJ. Mora68
D
2
D
69Rafael GarridoR. Garrido
Sebastian GarridoS. Garrido65
D
3
D
57Juan PerezJ. Perez
Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell60
D
4
D
71Ferry RedekerF. Redeker
Federico PantanoF. Pantano55
D
5
D
61Rodolfo VidalR. Vidal
Patricio MenendezP. Menendez67
M
6captain
M
69Guillermo HernandezG. Hernandez
Juan MoraJ. Mora64
M
7
M
76Francisco CamachoF. Camacho
Julian FarinosJ. Farinos62
M
captain8
A
80Andre BentoA. Bento
Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa54
M
9
A
71Felipe GuerreroF. Guerrero
Patricio RubioP. Rubio51
A
10
A
67Guillermo GaladamesG. Galadames
Dave SmitheD. Smithe51
A
11
A
68Gavin ShawG. Shaw
 
Edmundo BarkeroE. Barkero53
G
12
D
67Anton HeiserA. Heiser
Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar53
M
13
M
57Patricio HelgueraP. Helguera
Julian HerreroJ. Herrero50
D
14
A
58Guillermo MartinG. Martin

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Deportivo La Coruña. A crowd of 8,925 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo La Coruña appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Fortes Medina.


0.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
2.27
Francisco Camacho catches Dave Smithe on the ankles. Francisco Camacho is shown the yellow card! Dave Smithe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.08
Julian Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Smithe. With great vision, Dave Smithe plays the ball forward to Juan Mora. Juan Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ferry Redeker.
14.23
Francisco Camacho knocks the ball forward to Andre Bento. Andre Bento shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.43
Francisco Camacho makes a probing pass to Guillermo Hernandez. Guillermo Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
27.45
Francisco Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.30
Francisco Camacho brings the ball forward. Francisco Camacho makes a probing pass to Guillermo Hernandez. Guillermo Hernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Francisco Alvarez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
30.23
Francisco Camacho makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Camacho shoots from distance. Solid save from Francisco Alvarez.
32.26
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.36
Sebastian Garrido makes a probing pass to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
36.53
Sebastian Garrido knocks the ball forward to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos puts a great ball through. Dave Smithe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.12
Andre Bento comes in with a late challenge on Federico Pantano. Andre Bento is shown the yellow card! Federico Pantano stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.11
Francisco Camacho runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Camacho knocks the ball forward to Gavin Shaw but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
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. Deportivo La Coruña also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportivo La Coruña kick off!
47.34
Ferry Redeker hacks Ljubisa Traversa from behind! The referee brings Ferry Redeker to one side and gives him a warning! Ljubisa Traversa stretches but gets up unharmed.
47.34
Free kick to Sporting Gijón just outside the area...
48.13
Patricio Rubio steps up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
53.37
Juan Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Camacho. Francisco Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Shaw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Shaw deftly passes the ball to Felipe Guerrero, releasing him through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Felipe Guerrero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball cannons off Federico Pantano, going wide.
55.07
Patricio Rubio barges into Ferry Redeker. Patricio Rubio is given a warning by the referee! Ferry Redeker stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.42
Guillermo Galadames knocks the ball forward to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero plays a scrappy one-two with Guillermo Galadames and advances towards the goal... Felipe Guerrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
59.13
Patricio Rubio knocks the ball forward to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.14
Juan Perez flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Bento. Andre Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Perez plays the ball forward to Guillermo Galadames. Guillermo Galadames knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Guerrero. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Guerrero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.38
Ferry Redeker threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Hernandez. Guillermo Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Francisco Alvarez manages to gather it.
77.03
Federico Pantano passes the ball forward to Sebastian Garrido. Sebastian Garrido plays the ball forward to Juan Mora. Juan Mora whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.17
Jose Mora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Mora. Juan Mora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Julian Farinos. With a superhuman jump, Julian Farinos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alejandro Rey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.42
Francisco Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Galadames. Guillermo Galadames knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Caldwell.
90.00
Francisco Camacho threads a neat ball through to Felipe Guerrero. Felipe Guerrero advances inside the box! Felipe Guerrero shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Deportivo La Coruña
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
31.3%
47%
21.7%

Scorers
Julian Farinos 84
Felipe Guerrero 61, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Felipe Guerrero of Deportivo La Coruña

Match Ratings