Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 9,940 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Sporting Gijón start the match!
6.15
0-0Ernesto Torres comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Garcia. The referee calls over Ernesto Torres and warns him to calm down! Enrique Garcia runs off the knock.
14.31
0-0Enrique Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Hidalgo. Jose Hidalgo flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.56
0-0Alberto Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Silvio Alves easily smothers it!
22.26
Fernando Lima passes the ball forward to Alberto Serrano. Alberto Serrano makes a simple pass to Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
24.21
Patricio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Carmona.
26.30
0-0Jose Hidalgo hacks Patricio Redondo from behind! Jose Hidalgo is shown the yellow card! Patricio Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.12
0-0Pablo Zubizarreta knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.18
Jose Cano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
38.35
Alberto Serrano hacks Jose Cano from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Cano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.10
Jose Hidalgo passes the ball forward to Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.58
0-1Julian Martin knocks the ball forward to Nick McManaman. Nick McManaman knocks the ball forward to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Athletic Club Bilbao kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Alberto Serrano flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.42
Nick McManaman hacks Pablo Zubizarreta from behind! The referee calls over Nick McManaman and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Zubizarreta stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.43
Fernando Lima barges into Patricio Redondo. Fernando Lima is shown the yellow card! Patricio Redondo stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.52
0-1Enrique Garcia barges into Fernando Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Lima gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.34
Nick McManaman barges into Pablo Zubizarreta. The referee calls over Nick McManaman and warns him to calm down! Pablo Zubizarreta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.48
Pablo Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Enrique Aguilar. Enrique Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
72.11
Jose Cano makes a probing pass to Enrique Garcia. Enrique Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Vidal.
75.23
Sieme Dos Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Nick McManaman. Nick McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Herrera. Gregorio Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ralph Dichio who gathers it comfortably.
79.44
Pablo Zubizarreta sees space and advances. Pablo Zubizarreta tries a spectacular long range effort. Pablo Zubizarreta scores for Sporting Gijón!!
84.42
Fernando Lima decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Perez. Oscar Perez goes all the way! Oscar Perez takes a shot at goal. Silvio Alves easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.6%
48.7%
25.6%
Scorers