SFS INVITED TO REAL SPORTING DE GIJON

SFS currently finds itself holidaying in the north of Spain,
concretely in the city of Gijon (Asturias).
Yesterday SFS was invited to witness the 2º Division game
between REAL SPORTING DE GIJON & ELCHE, at the
Molinon Staduim ( see picture below).

Real Sporting was established in 1905 & has represented
its city proudly since then, with an array of star players
that have ranged from Quini, Eloy, Maceda, Ablanedo,
Abelardo, Manjarin, Juanele, Luis Enrique & David
Villa...all Spanish Internationals & World names.

(leyendary forward "Quini" . Also played for Barça)

(David Villa started at Sporting & later went to Valencia CF)

Its glory days was in the 1970s & 80s, were it was
runners up in "La Liga" & twice in the Spanish Cup.
The club is currently in 2º Division ( 10th year straight)
& is attempting to get back up to the Top division with a
very young team full of illusion

Yesterday Sporting drew 1-1 against Elche, whos
goalkeeper CABALLERO made a miracle save at the last
moment to halt a Sporting win.

Details:

Sporting de Gijón 1: Roberto; Sastre, Gerard, Iván
Hernández, Raúl Cámara; Pedro (Luis Morán, m.76),
Matabuena, Michel (De Lucas, m.66), Diego Castro; Kike
Mateo (Omar, m.81) & Barral.

Elche 1: Caballero; De Palmas (Vega, m.89), Trotta, Iván
Amaya, Fuster; Raúl Martín, Martí, Coelho, Bellvis; Rubén
(Calderón, m.73) & Miguel (Gomis, m.87).

Goals: BARRAL , min 20 ; COELHO , min 50

(from left to right SFS family & friends:
Fernando Rios - brother in law, Quintana - ex Sporting
player & Nieto - friend & SFS reader. Striker took the photo!)

SFS has a "soft" spot for Sporting ( its 2º team) & wishes
to thank the club for its hospitality. Lets hope this young side
has a great season & can get back into "La Liga" were they
belong.