Match Report


Atlético OsasunaAtlético Osasuna     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlos RomeroC. Romero67
G
1
G
58Francisco AlvarezF. Alvarez
Adolfo MunozA. Munoz68
D
2
D
68Jose MoraJ. Mora
Claudio LorenzoC. Lorenzo66
D
captain3
D
65Sebastian GarridoS. Garrido
Fernando CastroF. Castro64
D
4captain
D
60Garry CaldwellG. Caldwell
Alberto AndresA. Andres72
M
5
D
55Federico PantanoF. Pantano
Jose RomeroJ. Romero53
M
6
M
67Patricio MenendezP. Menendez
Reinder KuiperR. Kuiper53
M
7
M
64Juan MoraJ. Mora
Leonardo AndresL. Andres50
M
8
M
62Julian FarinosJ. Farinos
Pierluigi GrandoniP. Grandoni60
A
9
M
54Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa
Juan PichichiJ. Pichichi59
A
10
A
51Patricio RubioP. Rubio
Arturo FloresA. Flores51
A
11
A
51Dave SmitheD. Smithe
 
Jose AlvarezJ. Alvarez57
G
12
G
53Edmundo BarkeroE. Barkero
Jose Fortes MolinaJ. Molina53
D
13
M
53Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar
Patricio VidalP. Vidal52
D
14
D
50Julian HerreroJ. Herrero

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Reyno de Navarra where Atlético Osasuna play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 7,418 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético Osasuna 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 Ivan Mora.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
3.47
Juan Mora passes the ball forward to Ljubisa Traversa. Ljubisa Traversa flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smithe collects the pass. Dave Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
8.17
Patricio Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Carlos Romero comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.53
Dave Smithe comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Munoz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Munoz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.56
Juan Mora makes a simple pass to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carlos Romero with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
28.21
Jose Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni knocks the ball forward, putting Arturo Flores through on goal. Arturo Flores rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Alvarez with no chance!! Goal for Atlético Osasuna!
33.28
Without breaking stride, Jose Romero plays the ball forward to Arturo Flores. Arturo Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.15
Ljubisa Traversa darts forward. Ljubisa Traversa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Munoz.
39.08
Jose Romero flicks a high pass forward. Juan Pichichi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Dave Smithe hacks Adolfo Munoz from behind! The referee brings Dave Smithe to one side and gives him a warning! Adolfo Munoz runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético Osasuna appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético Osasuna kick off and get the second half underway!
48.42
Jose Romero makes a probing pass to Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Flores. Arturo Flores makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
49.49
Alberto Andres changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Andres whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Flores. Arturo Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.06
Garry Caldwell barges into Juan Pichichi. The referee warns Garry Caldwell to calm down! Juan Pichichi stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.04
Jose Romero changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
59.25
Jose Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Pichichi. With vision, Juan Pichichi plays the ball forward to Arturo Flores. Arturo Flores controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Francisco Alvarez is on top of it.
60.14
Ljubisa Traversa makes a beautiful solo run. Ljubisa Traversa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Romero.
61.14
Jose Romero flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Andres flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Romero. Jose Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
69.18
Garry Caldwell barges into Jose Romero. The referee calls over Garry Caldwell again and warns him to calm down! Jose Romero stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.57
Juan Mora chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Andres.
73.00
Claudio Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Romero. Jose Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Flores. Arturo Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
78.08
Claudio Lorenzo sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Pierluigi Grandoni. Pierluigi Grandoni makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Francisco Alvarez had no chance!! Goal for Atlético Osasuna!
81.41
Julian Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smithe controls it well on his chest. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Munoz.
87.29
Jose Romero passes the ball forward to Reinder Kuiper. Reinder Kuiper whips in a cross ball towards Juan Pichichi. Juan Pichichi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francisco Alvarez picks it out of the air!
89.34
Pierluigi Grandoni clumsily knocks into Garry Caldwell. Pierluigi Grandoni is warned by the referee! Garry Caldwell gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Atlético Osasuna

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

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
26%
45.2%
28.8%

Scorers
Arturo Flores 28
Pierluigi Grandoni 73, 78
Patricio Rubio 3, 17

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pierluigi Grandoni of Atlético Osasuna

Match Ratings