The Pabellón Ceares Coto Viesques de Gijón saw a great game between Sporting Gijón and Málaga Club de Fútbol. Despite the heavy losses at the last minute, both teams played brilliantly during the 60 minutes.
The home team took control of the game, with two chances to score for Tomás and Mario Cotelo. However Málaga, with an excellent attempt at goal by Haro, managed to cling to the 0-0 draw, until Vega scored the first goal for Málaga. Both goalkeepers Ramón and Haro must be commended as there were many goal opportunities for both teams. Sporting continued to dominate the game thanks to excellent play by Tomás, leading his team ahead by half time.
The second half started much the same as the first. Both teams were positioned well, and there were chances at goal for both sides, however Raúl scored 7 minutes later. The next few minutes were frantic and Málaga tried to end the match in a draw with just 10 minutes left.
However in the last few minutes, Málaga were unable to defeat Sporting, a much more rounded team, with goals from Rubén Blaya and Tomás, despite great play from Málaga goalkeeper Haro.
A spectacular Málaga couldn’t beat Sporting, who are looking to maintain their title as champions of the Indoor Fertiberia League.
Result : Sporting 6 - Málaga 4
Sporting - José Antonio Redondo: Ramón, Alejandro, Tati, Marcelino Elena,Tomás, Mario Cotelo, David Cano, Alejandro Morán, Rubén Blaya and Manolo.
Málaga - Antonio Hierro & José Luis Burgueña: Haro, Pariente, Ayala,Kuni, Servia, Raúl, Iznata, Vega and Dani.
Goals
0-1 (14'): Vega. 1-1 (17'): Marcelino. 2-1 (27'): Tomás. 3-1 (30'): Manolo. 3-2(36'): Raúl. 4-2 (39'): David Cano. 4-3 (40'): Raúl. 4-4 (46'): Raúl. 5-4(49'): Rubén Blaya. 6-4 (51'): Tomás.
Referee
Jesús Cima de Villa. Yellow cards were given to Tati (32') and visitor Haro (19').
Notes:
Pabellón Ceares Coto Viesques (Gijón), the stadium was full. The second round of the Veterans Indoor Fertiberia League.
Post-match statements:
Antonio Hierro: "We lived up to our expectations”.
Haro: "We’ve travelled a thousand kilometres, and we’ve given a good impression”.
Raúl Delgado: "You can tell they’re champions, they’re very united when they play”.
Vega: "An intense game for both sides. They have the experience of champions”.
Fuente: Dpto. Comunicación Fútbol Indoor (Liga Fertiberia)
