Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 19,328 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Gijón appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.


0.00
Union Las Palmas get the match underway!
4.44
Luke James flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pichichi controls it well on his chest. Claudio Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.49
With vision, Ivan Navarro plays the ball forward to Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Leonardo Guerrero.
10.43
Craig Mccall flicks a high ball forward to Luis Navarro who takes it down. Luis Navarro passes the ball forward to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal sees Luis Navarro just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Luis Navarro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Leonardo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
12.25
Antonio Pena passes the ball forward to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.52
Craig Mccall threads a neat ball through to Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
18.25
Stephen Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer knocks the ball forward to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from 20 yards. Leonardo Guerrero gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
22.55
Craig Mccall receives the ball from a throw-in from Rodolfo Mora. Craig Mccall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Vidal collects the pass. Felipe Vidal shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.54
Stephen Meiklejohn sees Luca Pandolfi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With a delightful solo run, Luca Pandolfi stretches the opposition's defence. Luca Pandolfi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
30.36
Luis Navarro sees space and advances. Luis Navarro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.23
Rodolfo Mora flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Vidal who brings the ball under control. Felipe Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Guerrero with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
38.12
Craig Mccall makes a probing pass to Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro passes the ball forward to Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.34
Luis Navarro decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Navarro shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Gijón also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Gijón start the second half!
49.45
Claudio Pichichi barges into Craig Mccall. Claudio Pichichi is shown the yellow card! Craig Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.33
Patricio Blanco plays the ball forward to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta makes an attacking run forward. Pablo Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.03
Pedro Menendez powers a long ball forward. Claudio Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.58
Pablo Zubizarreta takes a short throw-in bringing Juan-Carlos Sanz into play. Juan-Carlos Sanz threads the ball through to Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
61.39
Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Zois who gathers it comfortably.
67.02
Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro threads the ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Leonardo Guerrero. What a save!
69.54
Ivan Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Navarro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
73.36
Pedro Menendez makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. With a superhuman jump, Claudio Pichichi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Zeljko Zois is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.05
Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Alvarez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.10
Pablo Zubizarreta catches Luis Navarro on the ankles. The referee brings Pablo Zubizarreta to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Navarro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.18
Rodolfo Mora flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Vidal who brings the ball under control. Felipe Vidal makes an attacking run forward. Felipe Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Leonardo Guerrero manages to keep it out.
89.11
Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high ball forward to John Dickov who takes it down. John Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Zois who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
32.4%
39.2%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Guerrero of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings