Match Report


Sporting GijónSporting Gijón     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Gerry Montenegro Gerry Montenegro
Nicolas CarmonaN. Carmona69
G
1
G
87Abdul LoloA. Lolo
Miguel AriasM. Arias69
D
2
D
77Vicente ValenciaV. Valencia
John LawrenceJ. Lawrence66
D
3
D
83Krunoslaw NappiK. Nappi
Victor NunezV. Nunez64
D
captain4
D
85Dylan GallettiD. Galletti
Eduardo MunozE. Munoz63
D
5
D
84Silvio FernandesS. Fernandes
Pedro GonzalezP. Gonzalez75
M
6
M
83Sebastiao CostaS. Costa
Edgar TavaresE. Tavares69
M
7
M
84Antonis KourisA. Kouris
Carlos MoralesC. Morales66
M
8captain
A
83Pieter OliveiraP. Oliveira
Fernando RamosF. Ramos61
M
9
A
77Sidney GrayS. Gray
Helder BarrosH. Barros80
A
10
A
82Brett VivasB. Vivas
Alun MorrisA. Morris71
A
11
A
77Pedro CruzP. Cruz
 
Darren LisbieD. Lisbie64
A
12
D
79Pasquale MoscardiP. Moscardi
Alberto LeonA. Leon60
A
13
M
77Daniel ReamD. Ream
Stuart DalglishS. Dalglish60
A
14
A
86Nikos Van Der LuerN. Van Der Luer

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Marin.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Gijón kick off!
9.09
Antonis Kouris receives the ball from a throw-in from Sebastiao Costa. Seeing a gap ahead, Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicolas Carmona with no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
14.23
With vision, Antonis Kouris laces a through ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
20.25
Sporting Gijón are keeping most of the possession.
21.59
Antonis Kouris catches Pedro Gonzalez on the ankles. Antonis Kouris is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Gonzalez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.26
Sebastiao Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pieter Oliveira. Pieter Oliveira cuts inside the box! Pieter Oliveira comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
26.39
Sebastiao Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
27.18
Carlos Morales flicks a high ball forward to Alun Morris who takes it down. Alun Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Abdul Lolo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.31
John Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Morales controls it well on his chest. Carlos Morales knocks the ball forward to Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abdul Lolo who gathers it comfortably.
34.34
Antonis Kouris surges forward with the ball. Antonis Kouris lofts in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
36.54
John Lawrence makes a strong solo run forward. John Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.46
Antonis Kouris flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Cruz controls it well on his chest. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Nicolas Carmona. Excellent save.
40.55
Vicente Valencia barges into Fernando Ramos. Vicente Valencia is warned by the referee! Fernando Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Gijón appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Valladolid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Valladolid kick off the second half!
47.01
Dylan Galletti breaks forward. Dylan Galletti plays the ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.27
John Lawrence clumsily knocks into Pedro Cruz. The referee brings John Lawrence to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Cruz runs off the knock.
53.31
Carlos Morales catches Sebastiao Costa on the ankles. Carlos Morales is given a warning by the referee! Sebastiao Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.22
Antonis Kouris knocks the ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Brett Vivas. Brett Vivas directs the ball goalwards with his head. Nicolas Carmona picks it out of the air!
57.06
Dylan Galletti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.53
John Lawrence passes the ball forward to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares threads a neat ball through to Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.08
With great vision, Antonis Kouris plays the ball forward to Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Lawrence.
73.49
Miguel Arias hits a long diagonal ball forward. Helder Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Morris. Alun Morris gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Vicente Valencia. That should have been a goal!
77.08
Pedro Gonzalez clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Costa. The referee calls over Pedro Gonzalez and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.44
Dylan Galletti pushes up the pitch. Dylan Galletti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Cruz. Pedro Cruz knocks in a cross ball towards Sidney Gray. Sidney Gray connects with a diving header but is denied by Nicolas Carmona. Excellent save.
83.36
Carlos Morales flicks a high pass forward. Helder Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.17
Fernando Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Morris. Alun Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Barros. Helder Barros directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Abdul Lolo had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Gijón!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Gijón

Real Valladolid
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%

Scorers
Helder Barros 27, 84
Sidney Gray 9
Pedro Cruz 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Helder Barros of Sporting Gijón

Match Ratings
1.Nicolas Carmona (GK)
7
2.Miguel Arias (DEF)
6
3.John Lawrence (DEF)
6
4.Victor Nunez (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Munoz (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Gonzalez (MID)
5
7.Edgar Tavares (MID)
6
8.Carlos Morales (MID)
6
9.Fernando Ramos (MID)
6
10.Helder Barros (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Alun Morris (ATT)
7
 
12.Darren Lisbie (ATT)
0
13.Alberto Leon (ATT)
0
14.Stuart Dalglish (ATT)
0

1.Abdul Lolo (GK)
6
2.Vicente Valencia (DEF)
6
3.Krunoslaw Nappi (DEF)
6
4.Dylan Galletti (DEF)
7
5.Silvio Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Costa (MID)
6
7.Antonis Kouris (MID)
7
8.Pieter Oliveira (ATT)
6
9.Sidney Gray (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Brett Vivas (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Cruz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Pasquale Moscardi (DEF)
0
13.Daniel Ream (MID)
0
14.Nikos Van Der Luer (ATT)
0