Match Report


Racing FerrolRacing Ferrol     Sporting GijónSporting Gijón
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastian ButraguenoS. Butragueno66
G
1
G
55Victor FernandezV. Fernandez
Roberto SolerR. Soler59
D
2
D
62Chris DavisC. Davis
Guillermo GentoG. Gento57
D
3
D
56Frederico VicenteF. Vicente
Tommy GriffinT. Griffin51
D
4
D
55Federico PantanoF. Pantano
Rene VenemaR. Venema46
D
5
D
50Julian HerreroJ. Herrero
Leonardo SolerL. Soler66
M
6
M
68Patricio MenendezP. Menendez
Enrique VazquezE. Vazquez61
M
captain7
M
66Juan MoraJ. Mora
Matt LawM. Law60
M
8
M
63Julian FarinosJ. Farinos
Julian NunezJ. Nunez58
M
9
M
55Ljubisa TraversaL. Traversa
Gregorio GainzaG. Gainza59
A
10captain
A
53Craig SullivanC. Sullivan
Pedro TeixeiraP. Teixeira54
A
11
A
52Patricio RubioP. Rubio
 
Hugo HidalgoH. Hidalgo55
M
12
M
54Alejandro AguilarA. Aguilar
Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell53
M
13
G
53Edmundo BarkeroE. Barkero
Alberto GaladamesA. Galadames53
G
14
A
52Dave SmitheD. Smithe

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 7,298 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Racing Ferrol and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Albert Herrero.


0.00
Sporting Gijón start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.29
Julian Farinos knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Sebastian Butragueno.
5.16
Ljubisa Traversa takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Patricio Menendez comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
6.10
Roberto Soler flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Enrique Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Gainza controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.28
Tommy Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Law. Matt Law sees Gregorio Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.47
Enrique Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.10
Chris Davis chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio threads a neat ball through to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Ljubisa Traversa. Ljubisa Traversa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.44
Enrique Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Federico Pantano.
34.47
Tommy Griffin knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Traversa.
36.41
Guillermo Gento passes the ball forward to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza runs straight at the defence! Gregorio Gainza shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Victor Fernandez had no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
40.10
Enrique Vazquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Law. Matt Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Davis.
42.16
Enrique Vazquez flicks a high ball forward to Leonardo Soler who takes it down. Leonardo Soler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Gainza but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off and get the second half underway!
49.38
Leonardo Soler darts forward. Without breaking stride, Leonardo Soler plays the ball forward to Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
51.28
Tommy Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Enrique Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Teixeira. Pedro Teixeira shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.51
Juan Mora makes an attacking run forward. Juan Mora threads the ball through into the box. Patricio Rubio tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Sebastian Butragueno manages to gather it.
55.04
Roberto Soler hits a low pass to Enrique Vazquez. Enrique Vazquez brings the ball forward. Enrique Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
57.13
Julian Farinos passes the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Griffin.
63.37
Julian Farinos comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Vazquez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Enrique Vazquez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.46
Frederico Vicente hacks Gregorio Gainza from behind! The referee warns Frederico Vicente to calm down! Gregorio Gainza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.56
Matt Law clumsily knocks into Juan Mora. The referee calls over Matt Law and warns him to calm down! Juan Mora runs off the knock.
71.28
Juan Mora flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Rubio who takes it down. Patricio Rubio shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
75.17
With great vision, Craig Sullivan plays the ball forward to Patricio Rubio. Patricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.48
Tommy Griffin flicks a high ball forward to Enrique Vazquez who takes it down. Enrique Vazquez makes a beautiful solo run. Enrique Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Fernandez who gathers it comfortably.
85.02
Enrique Vazquez passes the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law makes a probing pass to Gregorio Gainza but he's offside!
90.00
Enrique Vazquez threads the ball through to Gregorio Gainza. Gregorio Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Racing Ferrol

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

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
26.1%
47.7%
26.1%

Scorers
Gregorio Gainza 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Vazquez of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings