Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at El Molinon where Sporting Gijón play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 18,887 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Gijón are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Santander appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo  Diez.


0.00
Racing Santander start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
Carlos Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Morris. Alun Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Mora.
3.36
Alfredo Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
4.05
Eugenio Butragueno passes the ball forward to Alfredo Gento. Alfredo Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Cano. Jose Cano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.02
Rafael Mendez takes it forward alone. Rafael Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
12.37
Jose Cano catches Victor Nunez on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Cano and shows him a yellow card! Victor Nunez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.45
Alfredo Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.49
Jose Cano clumsily knocks into Victor Nunez. The referee calls over Jose Cano and warns him to calm down! Victor Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.55
Rafael Mendez sees Romero P. Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.57
Rafael Mendez kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente flicks the ball with his head. Elena Vicente scores for Racing Santander!!
33.50
Rafael Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Jose Cano who takes it down. Jose Cano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Munoz.
39.58
Carlos Morales changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Morales makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alun Morris. Alun Morris shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rodolfo Zanoncelli is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.26
Alfredo Gento takes a quick throw-in, which Rafael Mendez takes on the chest. Rafael Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Elena Vicente controls it well on his chest. Elena Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Cano. Jose Cano jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
44.12
Fernando Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alun Morris. Alun Morris side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Gijón kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
Carlos Morales threads the ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
51.18
Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné receives the ball from a throw-in from Alfredo Gento. Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné flicks a high ball forward to Elena Vicente who takes it down. Elena Vicente shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.56
Romero P. Mendez clumsily knocks into John Lawrence. Romero P. Mendez is warned by the referee! John Lawrence runs off the knock.
55.34
John Lawrence sees Edgar Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Tavares knocks the ball forward to Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
Eugenio Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Gento. Alfredo Gento threads a neat ball through to Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Cano. Jose Cano makes a convincing header. Nicolas Carmona gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
65.54
Victor Crespo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Crespo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Rodolfo Zanoncelli.
67.58
Fernando Ramos sees Helder Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Morris. Alun Morris outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.38
Claudio Carrasco surges forward with the ball. Claudio Carrasco sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Carrasco whips in a cross ball towards Elena Vicente. Elena Vicente connects with a diving header. Elena Vicente scores for Racing Santander!!
78.28
Lauren Bisan-E. Bigné passes the ball forward to Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.44
Alfredo Mendez catches Helder Barros on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Helder Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.52
Rafael Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Cano. Jose Cano lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Mendez. Romero P. Mendez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Nicolas Carmona. Excellent save.
84.49
Carlos Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Barros. Helder Barros shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Rodolfo Zanoncelli!
85.30
Victor Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Ramos. Fernando Ramos threads the ball through to Helder Barros. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Zanoncelli who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 49.3150684931507 vs 50.6849315068493
Play Area
Home team third: 27.40%, Midfield: 50.68%, Away team third: 21.92%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Vicente of Racing Santander

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Luis Menendez (DEF)
6
3. John Lawrence (DEF)
6
4. Victor Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Munoz (DEF)
6
6. Edgar Tavares (MID)
6
7
6
9. Victor Crespo (MID)
6
10. Helder Barros (ATT)
7
11. Alun Morris (ATT)
9

12. Darren Lisbie (ATT)
0
13. Mauricio Cruz (DEF)
0
14. Jose Nieto (DEF)
0

5
4. Juan Mora (DEF)
6
7. Alfredo Gento (MID)
6
8. Rafael Mendez (MID)
7
10. Elena Vicente (ATT)
9
11. Jose Cano (ATT)
5

12. Leonardo Pena (GK)
0
13. Ian Moore (MID)
0
14. Eugenio Vidal (MID)
0