Match report

Sporting Gijon Defeats Cadiz 1-0 in Segunda División

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon
1–0
FT
Cadiz
Cadiz
Jun 8, 2019

Sporting Gijon emerged victorious over Cadiz with a 1-0 win in their Segunda División match. Nacho Méndez scored the lone goal for Sporting Gijon in the 13th minute, which proved decisive as Cadiz failed to respond despite making multiple substitutions. The win boosts Sporting Gijon's position in the competition, while Cadiz continues to struggle for points.

Key Facts

  • • Sporting Gijon secured the victory with a 1-0 scoreline against Cadiz in the Segunda División match.
  • • Nacho Méndez scored the only goal of the match for Sporting Gijon in the 13th minute.
  • • Cadiz made several substitutions throughout the match, including D. Jovanović, A. Aketxe, and Ivan Kecojevic.
  • • Sporting Gijon received multiple yellow cards, with U. Đurđević, Pablo Pérez, and Cristian Salvador all penalized.

Lineups

Sporting Gijon

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 30 C. Sánchez (G)
  • 2 Molinero (D)
  • 15 Canella (D)
  • 6 J. Babin (D)
  • 4 Juan Rodríguez (D)
  • 10 Carlos Carmona (M)
  • 20 Cristian Salvador (M)
  • 27 Pedro Díaz (M)
  • 14 Nacho Méndez (M)
  • 31 Pelayo Morilla (M)
  • 23 U. Đurđević (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Pablo Pérez
  • 35 José Gragera
  • 26 Carlos Cordero
  • 11 Ivi López
  • 5 I. Cofie
  • 34 Javi Benítez
  • 25 Álex Alegría

Cadiz

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Alberto Cifuentes (G)
  • 22 I. Kecojević (D)
  • 4 Rober Correa (D)
  • 15 M. López (D)
  • 18 A. Espino (D)
  • 6 José Mari (M)
  • 23 Ager Aketxe (M)
  • 25 Fali Jiménez (M)
  • 11 Jairo Izquierdo
  • 21 David Querol (F)
  • 9 Đ. Jovanović (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Álex
  • 7 Salvi
  • 14 D. Lekić
  • 19 Mario Barco
  • 20 Sergio Sánchez
  • 13 David Gil
  • 12 David Carmona

Timeline

  1. Sporting Gijon
    13' Sporting Gijon Goal · Normal Goal
    Nacho Méndez
  2. Cadiz
    46' Cadiz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Đ. Jovanović · On: A. Fernandez
  3. Sporting Gijon
    53' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Canella · On: Pablo Pérez
  4. Cadiz
    53' Cadiz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Aketxe · On: Salvi Sánchez
  5. Cadiz
    60' Cadiz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ivan Kecojevic · On: D. Lekić
  6. Sporting Gijon
    63' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Diaz · On: J. Gragera
  7. Sporting Gijon
    68' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pelayo Morilla · On: Carlos Cordero
  8. Sporting Gijon
    71' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    U. Đurđević
  9. Sporting Gijon
    74' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Pérez
  10. Sporting Gijon
    76' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    Cristian Salvador

Match Stats

Stat Sporting Gijon Cadiz
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 81%
Offsides 4 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 6 14
Total Passes 416 416
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 319 336
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Nacho Méndez in the 13th minute was crucial, setting the tone for the rest of the match and providing a morale boost to Sporting Gijon.
  • ▸ The multiple substitutions made by both teams, particularly Cadiz, failed to significantly alter the course of the game, with Sporting Gijon maintaining their defensive solidity.