Sporting Gijón vs Alavés: late drama ends in a goalless draw

Sporting Gijón and Alavés end in a goalless draw after dramatic late events

In a match that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, a goal disallowed by Campuzano in extra time prevented Sporting from securing the victory on home soil. The final outcome left both sides with a point as the clock expired despite a frantic stoppage-time finish.

Sporting, riding one of the best spells of the season, showcased their momentum but were unable to convert recent pressure into a win. Ramírez’s squad controlled large portions of the game, yet the visitors from Alavés were stubborn, earning a draw that felt earned at the final whistle. The home side came into this clash with a strong campaign in progress, while Alavés faced a test against a promotion candidate and escaped with a share of the spoils in the dying moments.

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From the outset, the top of the table remained in view, and a win for Alavés would have moved them into second place. The early phases suggested a cautious duelo, with Sporting dominating the opening minutes but neither side finding a path to goal. The first half proved to be uneventful in terms of scoring, as chances were scarce and neither goalkeeper was truly tested.

The second half began with a touch more tempo. Alavés produced a dangerous moment in the 47th minute, but neither Jason nor Tenaglia found the finishing touch after a promising move, aided by Luis Rioja. Sporting tried to press forward, yet it was Alavés who began to dictate play. Cuéllar needed to intervene to deny Villalibre and keep the balance intact. The visitors, well aware of the stakes, pushed with urgency as the clock ticked on.

As the minutes piled up, the match grew more open. The ten added minutes in the second half turned into a stretch of intense action. Alavés refused to surrender the goal, while Sporting sought opportunities to punish any misstep. Then, in the 97th minute, a sequence involving Cristian Rivero and Campuzano culminated in a goal that briefly lit up the stadium. A prolonged VAR review followed, with officials ultimately ruling the strike out for offside long before play resumed.

In the end, the stadium erupted with protests from both sets of players and supporters, but the referee’s decision stood. The 0-0 result left Alavés waiting for another day to cement themselves among the immediate promotion contenders.

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The summary of Sporting Gijón vs. Alavés Second Division 2022-2023: video, goals and statistics

Result: Gijón finished with a goalless draw against Alavés. The moment of consequence occurred at minute 97 when Campuzano had struck, but the VAR review canceled the goal after a lengthy consultation.

Minute 90 marked the start of additional stoppage time, with the game interrupted early in the second half. The Asturian goalkeeper recovered after the physical contest.

Minute 84 saw Cuéllar sustain a hard collision with a teammate and remain down, necessitating attention from the medical staff.

Cuéllar twice denied Alavés an opening, including a late intervention that helped preserve the clean sheet.

Minute 69 featured a ball that Villalibre chased into the area, only to have his powerful shot blocked in two phases by Cuéllar.

Minute 68 brought a sharp pass from Jason to Guridi, but Cuéllar intervened to concede a corner.

Minute 63 highlighted Sporting’s threat as they reached Alavés’ box, but the defense eventually resolved the danger.

Minute 60 indicated the resumption of play after a lively start to the second half, though the pattern settled and El Molinón remained mostly quiet.

Minute 52 noted a prolonged interruption due to issues with the video arbitration system.

Minute 47 saw Sporting create a double chance as Luis Rioja delivered from the back line, but neither Tenaglia nor Jason could convert.

The second half kicked off in Gijón with both teams prepared to tilt the balance.

Halftime brought a quiet moment in El Molinón, with Sporting holding the initiative and Alavés keeping the visitors under control.

Minute 38 saw a cross from the left that Tenaglia redirected, yet the ball skimmed past Cuéllar’s goal.

Minute 30 benefited Sporting as they controlled the opening period, while Alavés remained cautious and stepped back.

Minute 16 reserved a yellow card for Alavés’ Javi López.

Minute 13 presented Sporting with an early chance as Juan Otero intruded into the box, but the play was eventually deemed offside.

Minute 5 favored Sporting as they asserted dominance in the opening minutes, yet no scoring opportunities emerged.

The match began in Gijón with the Sporting lineup ready to duel Alavés.

These are the eleven Sporting fielded to face Alavés.

Source: Goal