Sporting Gijon boosted their survival hopes with a vital 2-1 Primera Division victory over nine-man Rayo Vallecano thanks to Mate Bilic's superb late free-kick. Gaston Sangoy gave the hosts a deserved lead after 17 minutes and, although Mikel Labaka equalised six minutes into the second half, substitute Bilic's fine strike 12 minutes from time restored their lead. The winner arrived moments af...Full Story »

Mate Bilic came off the bench to fire an equaliser for Sporting Gijon but a third successive win was beyond Manuel Preciado's side. Sporting were bottom of the table before posting back-to-back Primera Division wins over Granada and Real Mallorca, and they headed into their clash against in-form Athletic Bilbao at El Molinon hoping to keep the run going. They fell behind to a close-range ...Full Story »

Sporting Gijon are hoping to cap what could prove to be a crucial week in their season with a third successive victory on Sunday when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to El Molinon. Sporting looked likely relegation candidates after taking just one point from their opening seven games, a run that left them rooted to the foot of the standings and four points adrift of safety. However, the Asturian ...Full Story »

Striker Mate Bilic believes team spirit will help Sporting Gijon turn positive performances into Primera Division points. Basement boys Sporting head into Saturday`s clash with fellow strugglers Granada on the back of games against Sevilla and Barcelona, both of which ended in defeat despite positive performances. Bilic, who made a positive contribution from the bench against Sevilla to set up...Full Story »