Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by AdvancedClean |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Sporting Gijón. A crowd of 9,355 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Real Valladolid and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Real Valladolid and Sporting Gijón are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Valladolid get the match underway!
6.45
0-0Miguel Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Alvarez.
10.07
0-0Eugenio Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Birnbaum. Thomas Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Toni Blondeau. Toni Blondeau finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rodolfo Ramos manages to gather it comfortably.
15.23
0-0Eugenio Alvarez sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Toni Blondeau. Toni Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.07
Stuart Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Sanchez.
18.38
Hauke Lindemann makes a simple pass to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy plays a perfect one-two with Albert Torres and rushes in on goal... Christian Van Nistelrooy tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.27
Thomas Birnbaum makes a probing pass to Toni Blondeau. Toni Blondeau knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Rodolfo Ramos manages to keep it out.
22.22
0-0Eugenio Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Philippe. Frederic Philippe makes a probing pass to Toni Blondeau. Toni Blondeau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Chow-Yuen but the linesman indicates offside!
24.49
Stuart Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Stuart Ritchie goes all the way! Stuart Ritchie tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.25
Gabriel Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.33
Guillermo Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Philippe. Frederic Philippe knocks the ball to his team mate, Toni Blondeau. Toni Blondeau sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.17
Stuart Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Gainza.
44.14
1-0Eugenio Alvarez passes the ball forward to Thomas Birnbaum. Thomas Birnbaum makes a probing pass to Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón get the second half underway!
47.15
Romero P. Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Birnbaum. Thomas Birnbaum brings the ball forward. Thomas Birnbaum whips in a cross ball towards Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rodolfo Ramos easily smothers it.
48.01
1-0Real Valladolid are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Gijón's defence.
54.04
Thomas Birnbaum makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
57.03
1-0Hauke Lindemann hacks Thomas Birnbaum from behind! Hauke Lindemann is given a warning by the referee! Thomas Birnbaum carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.13
Gabriel Ibanez makes a simple pass to Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
69.12
Miguel Diez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pena. Alejandro Pena kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Van Nistelrooy. Christian Van Nistelrooy shoots from distance. It's there!! Oscar Crespo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.11
Stuart Ritchie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.22
1-1Miguel Diez hacks Thomas Birnbaum from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Diez and shows him a yellow card! Thomas Birnbaum runs off the knock.
83.44
Alejandro Pena passes the ball forward to Albert Torres. Albert Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Sanchez.
87.07
Romero P. Sanchez passes the ball forward to Frederic Philippe. Frederic Philippe kicks a strong pass forward to Hassan Chow-Yuen. Hassan Chow-Yuen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
29.3%
46.3%
24.4%
Scorers