Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Gijón and Levante UD are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Roman.


0.00
Sporting Gijón get the match underway!
3.05
Nicolas Pardo passes the ball forward to Gregorio Alvarez. Gregorio Alvarez edges inside the box! Gregorio Alvarez rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
4.05
Pascal Schell hits a low pass to Sebastian Mendez. Sebastian Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soto controls it well on his chest. Jose Soto runs straight at the defence! Carlos Molowny barges into Jose Soto. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
6.55
Nicolas Pardo clumsily knocks into Francisco Gil. Nicolas Pardo is shown the yellow card! Francisco Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.53
Pascal Schell catches Albert Ramirez on the ankles. The referee brings Pascal Schell to one side and gives him a warning! Albert Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.38
Without breaking stride, Martin Pichichi plays the ball forward to Albert Ramirez. Albert Ramirez shoots from long range but Eugenio Fuentes is on top of it.
14.24
Francisco Gil knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Pichichi. Arturo Pichichi finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alberto Segarra manages to gather it.
15.15
Carlos Molowny passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mauricio Pascual. With a delightful solo run, Mauricio Pascual stretches the opposition's defence. Mauricio Pascual lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ramirez. Albert Ramirez fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Eugenio Fuentes manages to keep it out.
16.38
Claudio Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Pichichi who brings the ball neatly under control. Arturo Pichichi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.45
Toni Jau passes the ball forward to Romero P. Carmona. Romero P. Carmona makes a simple pass to Albert Ramirez. Albert Ramirez makes a probing pass between the defence to Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.07
Sebastian Mendez threads a neat ball through to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Soto. Jose Soto connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.52
Eugenio Martin knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Pascual. Mauricio Pascual threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Alvarez. Gregorio Alvarez shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.01
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.01
Martin Pichichi catches Alberto Zubizarreta on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Pichichi and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Zubizarreta stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.34
Alberto Zubizarreta receives the ball from a throw-in from Pascal Schell. Alberto Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Völler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Völler flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Pichichi who takes it down. Arturo Pichichi shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
36.56
Alberto Zubizarreta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Völler. Nicolas Völler flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Pichichi collects the pass. Arturo Pichichi skips past Toni Jau! Arturo Pichichi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.39
With some swift thinking, Mauricio Pascual plays the ball forward to Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt plays a scrappy one-two with Gregorio Alvarez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jordy Van Nieuwstadt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.59
Pascal Schell catches Gregorio Alvarez on the ankles. The referee calls over Pascal Schell again and warns him to calm down! Gregorio Alvarez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.08
Mauricio Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Alvarez collects the pass. Gregorio Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ramirez. Albert Ramirez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Mauricio Pascual makes a probing pass to Gregorio Alvarez. Gregorio Alvarez sees Jordy Van Nieuwstadt just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jordy Van Nieuwstadt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt scores for Levante UD!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón have changed their lineup with Hugo Gomez replacing Sebastian Mendez. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Gijón players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Levante UD kick off!
49.29
Pascal Schell surges forward with the ball. Showing composure, Pascal Schell laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Alberto Segarra manages to keep it out.
51.32
Romero P. Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ramirez. Albert Ramirez connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Eugenio Fuentes.
52.29
Corner kick to Levante UD. Romero P. Carmona plays it to the near post. Jose Soto gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
54.06
Hugo Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Soto. Jose Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Segarra who gathers it comfortably.
59.20
Claudio Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Soto plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Pichichi and advances towards the goal... Jose Soto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.53
Levante UD have made 3 substitutions with Giancarlo Romualdi replacing Toni Jau, Romero P. Delgado replacing Mauricio Pascual and Peter Lockley replacing Martin Pichichi .
61.63
Claudio Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Kiko controls it well on his chest. Miguel Kiko knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jose Soto is offside!
65.10
Nicolas Völler flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soto collects the pass. Jose Soto skips past Giancarlo Romualdi! Jose Soto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.27
Carlos Molowny darts forward. Carlos Molowny plays the ball forward to Albert Ramirez. Albert Ramirez puts a great ball through. Gregorio Alvarez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.17
Nicolas Völler flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Kiko. Miguel Kiko plays a scrappy one-two with Arturo Pichichi and advances towards the goal... Miguel Kiko comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Alberto Segarra. Excellent save.
73.06
Romero P. Delgado brings the ball forward. Romero P. Delgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jordy Van Nieuwstadt but the linesman indicates offside!
75.28
Pascal Schell brings the ball forward. Without breaking stride, Pascal Schell plays the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto knocks the ball forward to Arturo Pichichi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.09
Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Ernest Pfennings replacing Eugenio Fuentes and Sebastian Moreno replacing Miguel Kiko .
78.13
Claudio Cortes makes a simple pass to Jose Soto. Jose Soto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
87.44
Francisco Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Pichichi. Arturo Pichichi plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Soto and advances towards the goal... Arturo Pichichi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alberto Segarra with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.1%
45.5%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Pichichi of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings