Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Real MadridReal Madrid
Computer Player Computer Player Clyde Wootton Clyde Wootton
Victor FernandezV. Fernandez55
G
1
G
69Luis VegaL. Vega
Chris DavisC. Davis62
D
2
D
71Samir HelmerS. Helmer
Frederico VicenteF. Vicente56
D
3
D
72Pietro De LiguoriP. De Liguori
Federico PantanoF. Pantano55
D
4
D
71Jordi JongenJ. Jongen
Julian HerreroJ. Herrero50
D
5captain
D
73Alec DalglishA. Dalglish
Patricio MenendezP. Menendez68
M
6
M
71Alejandro BonfantiA. Bonfanti
Juan MoraJ. Mora66
M
7
M
74Robert GreavesR. Greaves
Julian FarinosJ. Farinos63
M
captain8
M
70Harris TaksH. Taks
Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa55
M
9
A
45Mervin BoydM. Boyd
Craig SullivanC. Sullivan53
A
10
A
69Bruno VelosoB. Veloso
Patricio RubioP. Rubio52
A
11
A
68Hauke JentschH. Jentsch
 
Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar54
M
12
M
61Pier G. CorrentP. Corrent
Edmundo BarkeroE. Barkero53
G
13
G
51Richard RitchieR. Ritchie
Dave SmitheD. Smithe52
A
14
M
62Marcel LangeM. Lange

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Elena Romero.


0.00
Real Madrid start the match!
12.37
Craig Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.25
Alejandro Bonfanti makes a simple pass to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Mervin Boyd and advances towards the goal... Bruno Veloso shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
18.31
With vision, Jordi Jongen plays the ball forward to Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch knocks in a cross ball towards Harris Taks. Harris Taks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fantastic reactions from Federico Pantano blocks the shot!
21.24
Harris Taks comes in with a late challenge on Chris Davis. The referee brings Harris Taks to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Davis carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.20
Robert Greaves threads a neat ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.31
Jordi Jongen clumsily knocks into Julian Farinos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.46
Pietro De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Robert Greaves easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Greaves knocks the ball forward to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Greaves and advances towards the goal... Mervin Boyd takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.26
Federico Pantano threads a neat ball through to Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos flicks a high pass forward to Juan Mora who brings the ball under control. Juan Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.09
Harris Taks knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alejandro Bonfanti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Gijón kicking off!
47.21
Robert Greaves threads the ball through to Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso makes a convincing header but Victor Fernandez reads it well. Excellent keeping!
48.45
With a delightful solo run, Jordi Jongen stretches the opposition's defence. Jordi Jongen whips in a cross ball towards Harris Taks. Harris Taks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.58
Bruno Veloso makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hauke Jentsch!
57.17
Alejandro Bonfanti flicks a high ball forward to Harris Taks who takes it down. Harris Taks plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Greaves and advances towards the goal... Harris Taks shoots from just inside the box. Harris Taks scores for Real Madrid!!
60.21
Pietro De Liguori makes a simple pass to Alejandro Bonfanti. Alejandro Bonfanti flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Jentsch holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hauke Jentsch plays a quick one-two with Bruno Veloso and rushes in on goal... Frederico Vicente comes in with a late challenge on Hauke Jentsch. Hauke Jentsch appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.57
Juan Mora advances with the ball. Juan Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Luis Vega has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.03
Alec Dalglish receives the ball from a throw-in from Samir Helmer. Alec Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Harris Taks. Harris Taks flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Bonfanti controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Bonfanti tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Victor Fernandez.
79.39
Pietro De Liguori passes the ball forward to Robert Greaves. Robert Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
83.11
Harris Taks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Boyd. Mervin Boyd skips past Frederico Vicente! Mervin Boyd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
85.43
Julian Farinos chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jordi Jongen.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Real Madrid
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
32.1%
44.4%
23.5%

Scorers
Juan Mora 66
Harris Taks 48, 57
Hauke Jentsch 52

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harris Taks of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Victor Fernandez (GK)
7
2.Chris Davis (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Vicente (DEF)
6
4.Federico Pantano (DEF)
7
5.Julian Herrero (DEF)
6
6.Patricio Menendez (MID)
6
7.Juan Mora (MID)goal scored
8
8.Julian Farinos (MID)
6
9.Ljubisa Traversa (MID)
6
10.Craig Sullivan (ATT)
6
11.Patricio Rubio (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Aguilar (MID)
0
13.Edmundo Barkero (GK)
0
14.Dave Smithe (ATT)
0

1.Luis Vega (GK)
6
2.Samir Helmer (DEF)
6
3.Pietro De Liguori (DEF)
6
4.Jordi Jongen (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Alec Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Alejandro Bonfanti (MID)
7
7.Robert Greaves (MID)
7
8.Harris Taks (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Mervin Boyd (ATT)
6
10.Bruno Veloso (ATT)
7
11.Hauke Jentsch (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pier G. Corrent (MID)
0
13.Richard Ritchie (GK)
0
14.Marcel Lange (MID)
0