Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 8,315 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Racing Ferrol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Racing Ferrol are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan-Carlos Ortiz.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
8.31
0-0Pedro Teixeira clumsily knocks into Dave Smithe. The referee calls over Pedro Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Dave Smithe runs off the knock.
12.17
0-0Roberto Soler passes the ball forward to Enrique Vazquez. Showing composure, Enrique Vazquez laces a through ball forward to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez passes the ball forward but Enrique Vazquez is offside!
16.38
0-0Tommy Griffin flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
24.10
0-0Juan Mora makes a simple pass to Patricio Menendez. Patricio Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.24
0-1Enrique Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Julian Nunez. Julian Nunez passes the ball forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza threads the ball through into the box. Pedro Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Fernandez with no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
38.05
Enrique Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Traversa.
42.59
Dave Smithe advances with the ball. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Butragueno who gathers it comfortably.
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. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off the second half!
47.18
0-1Tommy Griffin catches Patricio Menendez on the ankles. Tommy Griffin is shown the yellow card! Patricio Menendez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.36
Julian Nunez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
63.51
Julian Herrero threads the ball through to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Gento.
66.46
Julian Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe whips in a cross ball towards Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Sebastian Butragueno has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.12
Federico Pantano flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Menendez collects the pass. Patricio Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Dave Smithe collects the pass. Dave Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.19
Frederico Vicente brings the ball forward. Frederico Vicente makes a simple pass to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Soler.
75.25
1-1Federico Pantano makes a simple pass to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan plays the ball forward to Dave Smithe. Dave Smithe shoots from 20 yards. Sebastian Butragueno comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.16
Fernando Calvo sees Craig Sullivan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Craig Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.19
Julian Farinos advances with the ball. Julian Farinos knocks in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Traversa. Ljubisa Traversa makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
25%
50%
25%
Scorers
| Julian Farinos 66, 84 | Pedro Teixeira 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Farinos of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Victor Fernandez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Federico Pantano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Vicente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Herrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fernando Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Menendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Juan Mora (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Farinos (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Ljubisa Traversa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Sullivan (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Dave Smithe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Barkero (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Guyot (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastian Butragueno (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Roberto Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guillermo Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Griffin (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Rene Venema (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leonardo Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Enrique Vazquez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matt Law (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Nunez (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gregorio Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Teixeira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Hugo Hidalgo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Caldwell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Galadames (GK) | 0 | |