Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Real Valladolid. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Sevilla FC and Real Valladolid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC kick off!
2.20
Rodolfo Aguilar threads the ball through to Massimo Taffarel. Massimo Taffarel makes a beautiful solo run. Massimo Taffarel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but João Vítor Jorginho manages to gather it comfortably.
3.31
Benjamin Elzéard makes a simple pass to Felipe Merino. Felipe Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.11
Massimo Taffarel catches Juan Gimenez on the ankles. The referee calls over Massimo Taffarel and shows him a yellow card! Juan Gimenez runs off the knock.
10.39
Felipe Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Rodriguez.
14.19
Benjamin Elzéard makes a probing pass to Felipe Merino. Felipe Merino makes a probing pass to Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by João Vítor Jorginho.
16.29
Felipe Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez shoots from distance. What a cracker!! João Vítor Jorginho had no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
21.21
Jose Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Taffarel. Massimo Taffarel makes a probing pass to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.15
Rodolfo Blanco threads the ball through to Don Mccall. Don Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Hernandez. Frederico Hernandez flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.31
Leevi Malmberg clumsily knocks into Vasco Viana. Leevi Malmberg is shown the yellow card! Vasco Viana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.03
Antonio Bravo clumsily knocks into Vasco Viana. The referee calls over Antonio Bravo and warns him to calm down! Vasco Viana is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
38.38
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.02
Rodolfo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Merino. Felipe Merino sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Merino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.53
Felipe Merino kicks a strong pass forward to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by João Vítor Jorginho.
42.01
Felipe Merino passes the ball forward to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow João Vítor Jorginho manages to keep it out.
45.00
Francisco Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Ferrer. Enrique Ferrer makes a probing pass to Don Mccall but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid get the second half underway!
51.09
Francisco Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Taffarel. Massimo Taffarel chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
53.56
Massimo Taffarel passes the ball forward to Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.26
Felipe Merino makes a probing pass to Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.37
Sevilla FC are easily keeping Real Valladolid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
63.53
Rodolfo Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Taffarel. Massimo Taffarel chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.45
Felipe Merino catches Jose Vazquez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Vazquez stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.48
Vasco Viana threads the ball through to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez passes the ball forward to Enrique Ferrer. Enrique Ferrer shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Flores easily smothers it!
75.16
Juan Gimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Mccall. Don Mccall goes all the way! Don Mccall takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.28
Francisco Nunez makes a probing pass to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
78.07
Massimo Taffarel passes the ball forward to Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leevi Malmberg. Leevi Malmberg tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by João Vítor Jorginho!
79.09
Felipe Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Bravo. Antonio Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Menendez. Sebastian Menendez heads the ball goalwards but João Vítor Jorginho is on top of it.
81.17
Francisco Andres controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Gimenez. Juan Gimenez passes the ball forward to Enrique Ferrer. Enrique Ferrer makes a probing pass to Don Mccall. Don Mccall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Menendez of Real Valladolid
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35%
65%
Play Area
33.8%
42.5%
23.8%