Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 8,951 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Moya.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Moya.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón start the match!
6.33
0-0Jose Fortes Arias flicks a high pass forward. Martin Lupatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Lupatelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Juan-Carlos Velasco is offside!
8.34
0-1Jose Fortes Arias plays the ball forward to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan-Carlos Velasco!
12.02
0-1Gregorio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Gomez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Pichichi. Arturo Pichichi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
20.53
Gregorio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Soto plays a one-two with Arturo Pichichi and rushes in on goal... Jose Soto cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.46
1-1Norman Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger Van Der Woerdt. With great vision, Roger Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón have changed their lineup with Alejandro Campos replacing Sebastian Mendez. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
57.37
Jose Fortes Arias takes it forward alone. Jose Fortes Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Some good footwork from Juan-Carlos Velasco provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
61.33
Gary Law flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Rafael Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco deftly passes the ball to Martin Lupatelli, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Martin Lupatelli provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
63.50
Albert Iglesias knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Gomez. Hugo Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Pichichi. Arturo Pichichi connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.08
Nicolas Völler sees a break and surges forward. Nicolas Völler passes the ball forward but Arturo Pichichi is offside!
69.53
2-1Gary Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Roger Van Der Woerdt. Roger Van Der Woerdt hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eugenio Fuentes manages to gather it effortlessly.
73.47
2-1Andre Abbiati catches Juan-Carlos Velasco on the ankles. Andre Abbiati is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Velasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.55
2-1Sporting Gijón have made 2 substitutions with Eduardo Sanz replacing Eugenio Fuentes and Antonio Galadames replacing Arturo Pichichi .
78.57
Giordano Longhi takes it forward alone. Giordano Longhi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Giordano Longhi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Eduardo Sanz!
79.42
Norman Carragher plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Arias. Jose Fortes Arias darts forward. Jose Fortes Arias whips in a cross ball towards Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
83.47
Nicolas Völler knocks the ball forward to Jose Soto. Jose Soto shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
84.47
Jose Fortes Arias flicks a high pass forward to Martin Lupatelli who brings the ball under control. Martin Lupatelli advances inside the box! Martin Lupatelli shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
87.50
Jose Pirri sees space and advances. Jose Pirri puts a great ball through but Martin Lupatelli is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Pichichi of Sporting Gijón |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Fuentes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andre Abbiati (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Pascal Schell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernest Pfennings (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicolas Völler (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Albert Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastian Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arturo Pichichi (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Hugo Gomez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Jose Soto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Eduardo Sanz (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Antonio Galadames (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Wladimiro Scienza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giordano Longhi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nicola Carlo Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Norman Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roger Van Der Woerdt (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Arias (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Velasco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Martin Lupatelli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fernando Izquierdo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Houttuin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwame Van Der Sar (DEF) | 0 | |