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 Jaen. A crowd of 20,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
0-0Real Jaen kick off!
2.11
0-0With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Martinez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Martinez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Zeljko Zois. Excellent save.
3.36
0-0Luis Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
4.10
Alfredo Lorenzo makes a probing pass to Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Zeljko Zois keeps it out!
8.02
0-0Luca Pandolfi catches Claudio Santos on the ankles. The referee calls over Luca Pandolfi and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Santos runs off the knock.
9.23
0-0Jose Fortes Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Lorenzo. Alfredo Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Zois who gathers it comfortably.
12.01
Elena Flores sees a break and surges forward. Elena Flores passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Rey. Fernando Rey makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
15.29
Juan Leon barges into Kristoffer Matinpoika. Juan Leon is shown the yellow card! Kristoffer Matinpoika stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.30
Craig Mccall hits a low pass to Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.40
0-0Thomas Hofer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Pena but he's offside!
22.36
1-0Stephen Meiklejohn hits it upfield. Ivan Navarro plays a sublime one-two with Luis Navarro and races in on goal... Ivan Navarro tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.35
Jose Fortes Martinez threads the ball through to Nicolas Gomez. Nicolas Gomez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.09
Valerio Albonetti sees a break and surges forward. Valerio Albonetti whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
30.01
1-0Rafael Hierro catches Elena Flores on the ankles. The referee brings Rafael Hierro to one side and gives him a warning! Elena Flores hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.07
Alejandro Gimenez threads a neat ball through to Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Zeljko Zois is on top of it.
34.50
Elena Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez knocks the ball forward to Juan Leon. Juan Leon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jose Fortes Martinez is offside!
36.59
Ivan Navarro brings the ball forward. Ivan Navarro shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
38.43
Alfredo Lorenzo brings the ball forward. Alfredo Lorenzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.20
Alejandro Gimenez flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Alfredo Lorenzo plays the ball forward to Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Leon. Juan Leon rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Alejandro Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Lorenzo. Alfredo Lorenzo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Real Jaen also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Jaen players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off!
49.56
Stephen Meiklejohn threads the ball through to Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Elena Flores.
51.31
Kristoffer Matinpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro sees Felipe Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Vidal shoots from distance. Gregorio Hierro gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
53.14
Craig Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.14
Fernando Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.04
1-0Real Jaen have made a substitution with Patricio Vila replacing Jose Fortes Martinez .
63.58
Luis Navarro threads a neat ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Gijón are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
65.29
Antonio Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
66.28
Luis Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Elena Flores. The referee warns Luis Navarro to calm down! Elena Flores runs off the knock.
66.28
1-0Real Jaen are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
67.23
Craig Mccall makes a simple pass to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro hits a low pass to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Pena. Antonio Pena connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.34
2-0Ivan Navarro hacks Patricio Vila from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Patricio Vila gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.08
Real Jaen have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Vega replacing Juan Leon and Oscar Soler replacing Fernando Rey .
78.17
Seeing Claudio Santos's run, Alejandro Gimenez quickly throws the ball into his path. Claudio Santos threads the ball through to Alfredo Lorenzo. Alfredo Lorenzo makes a simple pass to Patricio Vila. Patricio Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Zois who gathers it comfortably.
83.01
Elena Flores catches Antonio Pena on the ankles. The referee calls over Elena Flores and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Pena gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Navarro plays the ball forward to Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Gimenez.
87.19
Alfredo Lorenzo kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Carcedo. Felipe Carcedo advances inside the box! Felipe Carcedo comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Felipe Carcedo!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
26.7%
41.3%
32%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Navarro of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zeljko Zois (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luca Pandolfi (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Luis Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ivan Navarro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Thomas Hofer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Antonio Pena (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rafael Hierro (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Alberto Alonso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Mora (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Hierro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Valerio Albonetti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Gimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claudio Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Elena Flores (DEF) | | 6 |
| 6. | Alfredo Lorenzo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Fortes Martinez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nicolas Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Leon (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Fernando Rey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Felipe Carcedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Patricio Vila (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oscar Soler (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Vega (GK) | 6 | |