Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 19,672 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Luca Pandolfi knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance but Jose Andres is on top of it.
6.57
With a delightful solo run, Kristoffer Matinpoika stretches the opposition's defence. Kristoffer Matinpoika whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro connects with a diving header. Jose Andres didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
8.20
Craig Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Navarro. Ivan Navarro makes a probing pass to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jose Andres. Excellent save.
12.17
0-0Ivan Navarro hits a low pass to Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro makes a probing pass to Felipe Vidal but he's offside!
15.47
Nico Perrin flicks a high pass forward. Joao Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Faria knocks the ball forward to Nico Perrin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
18.46
0-0Roberto Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.48
Craig Mccall surges forward with the ball. Craig Mccall tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.04
Ivan Navarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
30.37
0-0Roberto Vega catches Thomas Hofer on the ankles. The referee brings Roberto Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Hofer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.07
Kristoffer Matinpoika makes a simple pass to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.49
1-0Kristoffer Matinpoika makes a strong solo run forward. Kristoffer Matinpoika changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kristoffer Matinpoika whips in a cross ball towards Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Andres is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.00
Nico Perrin threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.48
Luis Navarro advances with the ball. Luis Navarro shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
45.00
2-0Sporting Gijón are in full control of this game.
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. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off!
48.05
Juan Guardiola makes a probing pass to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.13
Aaron Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Perrin. Nico Perrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria plays a one-two with Leonardo Pires Viera and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Joao Faria provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
55.07
2-0Juan Guardiola clumsily knocks into Thomas Hofer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Hofer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.15
Nico Perrin hacks Ivan Navarro from behind! Nico Perrin is shown the yellow card! Ivan Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
2-0Rayo Vallecano appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
60.35
With some swift thinking, Luca Pandolfi plays the ball forward to Thomas Hofer. Thomas Hofer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
61.49
Samuel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Nico Perrin collects the pass. Nico Perrin darts forward. Nico Perrin lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.22
Thomas Hofer barges into Roberto Vega. The referee calls over Thomas Hofer and warns him to calm down! Roberto Vega runs off the knock.
66.46
2-1Craig Mccall flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Andres who gathers it comfortably.
71.19
Roberto Vega threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Ibanez. Gabriel Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. With a superhuman jump, Joao Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Zeljko Zois as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.18
Rafael Roman takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Zeljko Zois scoops up the ball.
75.02
Craig Mccall threads the ball through to Luis Navarro. Luis Navarro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.13
2-1Rayo Vallecano have made 2 substitutions with Stan Beagrie replacing Leonardo Pires Viera and Liam Gordon replacing Rafael Roman .
78.22
Thomas Hofer chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Jose Andres. What a save!
83.03
Luca Pandolfi threads a neat ball through to Felipe Vidal. Felipe Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.55
2-1Craig Mccall sees Ivan Navarro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Navarro laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Hierro. Rafael Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Navarro. Samuel Vieira hacks Ivan Navarro from behind! Ivan Navarro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
87.38
Roberto Vega surges forward with the ball. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Mccall.
89.39
Felipe Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Hierro controls it well on his chest. Rafael Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Luca Pandolfi. Luca Pandolfi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
19.2%
46.6%
34.2%
Scorers
| Luis Navarro 34, 42 Luca Pandolfi 89 | Leonardo Pires Viera 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Navarro of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zeljko Zois (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kristoffer Matinpoika (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Stephen Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Craig Mccall (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luca Pandolfi (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Luis Navarro (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Ivan Navarro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Thomas Hofer (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Hierro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Alberto Alonso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Nieto (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Caldwell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Andres (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Samuel Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Guardiola (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Aaron Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kaba Luccin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nico Perrin (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Rafael Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Ibanez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Frederico Delgado (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Gordon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stan Beagrie (ATT) | 6 | |