Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Vivero where CD Badajoz play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 17,172 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both CD Badajoz and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with CD Badajoz kicking off!
8.44
Ivan Rodriguez comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Caminero. The referee calls over Ivan Rodriguez and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.22
Sebastian Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.16
Jose Javier Calvo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Cano. Gabriel Cano threads the ball through to Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi goes all the way! Alberto Pichichi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Flores.
26.43
Gabriel Cano makes a probing pass to Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.38
Pedro Ramirez makes a probing pass to Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.27
Fabrizio Bellotto sees a break and surges forward. Fabrizio Bellotto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Mendez.
32.55
Pedro Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera makes a probing pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
34.25
Fabrizio Bellotto makes a probing pass to Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.23
Julian Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Fabiano Giannichedda. The referee calls over Julian Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Fabiano Giannichedda stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.41
Julian Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera threads the ball through to Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.13
Ivan Kiko chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Iglesias. Marcos Iglesias knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Gregorio Ferrer.
40.08
Gabriel Cano knocks the ball forward to Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Flores easily smothers it!
42.14
Fabrizio Bellotto makes a probing pass to Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off the second half!
47.45
Lamberto Ciullo knocks the ball forward to Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dayo De Franceschi. Dayo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodolfo Caminero.
49.27
Gregorio Fuentes makes a simple pass to Gabriel Cano. Gabriel Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.21
Sebastian Herrero makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.38
Pedro Ramirez hacks Sebastian Herrero from behind! Pedro Ramirez is shown the red card!! Sebastian Herrero runs off the knock.
57.34
Sebastian Herrero makes a probing pass to Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi goes all the way! Alberto Pichichi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Mauricio Flores is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.11
Ivan Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Ivan Kiko. Ivan Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo De Franceschi. Dayo De Franceschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.06
Simon Winkler makes a probing pass to Gabriel Cano. Gabriel Cano decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Cano whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Pichichi. Alberto Pichichi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Pichichi scores for CD Badajoz!!
71.53
Simon Winkler chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cano. Gabriel Cano knocks the ball forward to Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Mauricio Flores.
72.40
Gabriel Cano makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Cano knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guillermo Vega!
75.58
Ivan Rodriguez takes it forward alone. Ivan Rodriguez knocks the ball forward to Dayo De Franceschi. Dayo De Franceschi knocks the ball forward to Marcos Iglesias but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
79.05
Sebastian Herrero brings the ball forward. Sebastian Herrero lofts in a cross ball towards Fabiano Giannichedda. Fabiano Giannichedda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.08
Sebastian Herrero knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Vega. Guillermo Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lamberto Ciullo.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Pichichi of CD Badajoz
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
22.5%
46.1%
31.5%