Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 17,004 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Garry McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera knocks the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.30
Juan-Carlos Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Ortega. Edmundo Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
16.42
0-0Real Sociedad are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
18.28
0-0Guillermo Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.30
0-0Guillermo Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Mauricio Flores.
34.03
0-0Julian Mendez catches Ernesto Molowny on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Molowny stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.05
Ivan Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Dayo De Franceschi. Dayo De Franceschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arek Deyna.
39.30
Garry McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez plays a perfect one-two with Marcos Iglesias and rushes in on goal... Ivan Rodriguez shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
44.40
Edmundo Ortega makes a probing pass to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos whips in a cross ball towards Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Mauricio Flores!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
59.29
Ivan Kiko catches Guillermo Izquierdo on the ankles. The referee calls over Ivan Kiko and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.15
Ernesto Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Merino.
61.36
Claudio Ferrer advances with the ball. Claudio Ferrer threads the ball through to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.35
Julian Mendez threads the ball through to Ernesto Peiro. Ernesto Peiro makes a probing pass to Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.51
0-0Pedro Ramirez passes the ball forward to Ernesto Peiro. Ernesto Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias knocks the ball forward to Dayo De Franceschi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.58
Guillermo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Flores who gathers it comfortably.
79.11
1-0Pablo Cabrera decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Cabrera tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.37
Ernesto Molowny makes a simple pass to Arturo Farinos. Arturo Farinos goes all the way! Arturo Farinos tries a spectacular strike. Mauricio Flores easily smothers it.
87.21
Jose Javier Martinez threads the ball through to Guillermo Izquierdo. Guillermo Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Willem Westerveld. Willem Westerveld controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Mauricio Flores is on top of it.
89.11
1-0Willem Westerveld barges into Garry McNeill. The referee calls over Willem Westerveld and shows him a yellow card! Garry McNeill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Ernesto Peiro knocks the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Dayo De Franceschi. Dayo De Franceschi heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%
Scorers