Match report
Espanyol Defeats Sporting Gijon 1-0 in Segunda División
Sporting Gijon
0–1
FT
Espanyol
Jun 9, 2024
In a tightly contested match in the Segunda División, Espanyol emerged victorious over Sporting Gijon with a 1-0 win. Despite playing most of the game with ten men following Sergi Gómez's red card, Espanyol managed to secure their lead through J. Puado’s decisive goal in the 88th minute. The result marks an important three points for Espanyol as they look to climb the table.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Sporting Gijon 0-1 Espanyol
- • Red Card issued to Sergi Gómez (Espanyol) in the first minute for argument.
- • Goal by J. Puado (Espanyol) in the 88th minute, assisted by M. Braithwaite.
- • Roque Mesa (Sporting Gijon) received a yellow card at the 30th minute.
Lineups
Sporting Gijon
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Rubén Yáñez (G)
- 2 Guille Rosas (D)
- 4 Pablo Insua (D)
- 16 Diego Sánchez (D)
- 3 Cote (D)
- 21 H. Hassan (M)
- 15 Roque Mesa (M)
- 22 Rober Pier (M)
- 7 Gaspar Campos (M)
- 19 J. Otero (F)
- 20 Mario González (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Christian Rivera
- 11 Víctor Campuzano
- 8 Fran Villalba
- 12 J. Varane
- 10 Nacho Méndez
- 24 C. Izquierdoz
- 14 A. Bamba
- 6 Nacho Martín
- 40 Diego Boza
- 5 Pablo García
- 25 A. Pașcanu
- 13 C. Sánchez
Espanyol
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Joan García (G)
- 23 O. El Hilali (D)
- 5 Fernando Calero (D)
- 6 L. Cabrera (D)
- 11 Pere Milla (D)
- 17 Jofre Carreras (M)
- 8 K. Bare (M)
- 15 José Gragera (M)
- 21 Nico Melamed (M)
- 7 Javi Puado (F)
- 22 M. Braithwaite (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Salvi Sánchez
- 14 Brian Oliván
- 18 Álvaro Aguado
- 44 Rafel Bauzà
- 39 Gastón Valles
- 24 Rubén Sánchez
- 13 Fernando Pacheco
- 9 K. Baldé
- 3 Sergi Gómez
- 16 José Carlos Lazo
- 4 Víctor Ruiz
- 2 Óscar Gil
Timeline
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?' Espanyol Card · Red CardSergi Gómez
Argument
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30' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow CardRoque Mesa
Argument
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50' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardJ. Gragera
Foul
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58' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: Jofre · On: Salvi Sánchez
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58' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Milla · On: B. Olivan
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59' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 1Off: Róber Pier · On: Cristian Rivera
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67' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardB. Olivan
Argument
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67' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Gonzalez · On: Víctor Campuzano
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67' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Campos · On: Fran Villalba
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70' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardFernando Calero
Foul
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74' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow CardVíctor Campuzano
Argument
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78' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Melamed · On: Álvaro Aguado
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85' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Hassan · On: J. Varane
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85' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 5Off: Roque Mesa · On: Nacho Méndez
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88' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalJ. Puado · Assist: M. Braithwaite
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90'+2 Espanyol Card · Yellow CardL. Cabrera
Foul
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90'+4 Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Gragera · On: Rafael Bauza
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90'+4 Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Puado · On: Gastón Valles
Match Stats
| Stat | Sporting Gijon | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corners | 0 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 385 | 455 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 9 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 309 | 385 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early red card for Sergi Gómez marked a significant turning point, as Espanyol had to reorganize their strategy to maintain control of the game.
- ▸ J. Puado’s goal in the 88th minute shifted momentum decisively towards Espanyol, securing their victory despite playing with ten men.