Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P.  Ruiz.


0.00
Barcelona get the match underway!
2.10
Marcos Verges threads the ball through to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
6.19
Alexander Walter hacks Eduardo Serrano from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Walter and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Serrano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.24
Romero P. Ramirez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.20
Antonio Moreno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila whips in a cross ball towards David Kerr. David Kerr makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.24
Romero P. Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
27.27
Adolfo Delgado makes a probing pass to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Kerr but he's offside!
40.09
Jose Javier Pichichi threads a neat ball through to Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges makes a simple pass to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Torres.
45.00
Gabriel Menendez breaks forward. Gabriel Menendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Mustoe.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
47.01
Without breaking stride, Marcos Verges plays the ball forward to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Walter.
53.24
Adolfo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. David Kerr collects the pass. David Kerr plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Vila and advances towards the goal... David Kerr comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Luis Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.38
Oscar Del Sol hacks Fernando Vila from behind! Oscar Del Sol is shown the yellow card! Fernando Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.25
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Paul Gemmell replacing Jose Javier Pichichi and Adolfo Redondo replacing Marcos Verges .
61.31
Adrian Mustoe flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Soto who takes it down. Sebastian Soto threads a neat ball through to Fernando Vila. Fernando Vila runs straight at the defence! Fernando Vila tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
67.56
Gabriel Menendez hits a low pass to Rafael Verges. Rafael Verges threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.16
Barcelona have made 3 substitutions with Alan Jackson replacing Adolfo Delgado, Natale Buso replacing Adrian Mustoe and Eugenio Redondo replacing Arturo Gimenez .
79.13
With imagination, Natale Buso laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Serrano. Mauricio Serrano chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vila. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
83.39
Rafael Verges makes a simple pass to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.26
Gabriel Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Jose Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Jose Guerrero flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Serrano who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
87.06
Alan Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Kerr. David Kerr deftly passes the ball to Fernando Vila, releasing him through on goal. Fernando Vila side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Luis Marcelino.
88.07
Corner kick to Barcelona. Mauricio Serrano chips it to the near post. Rafael Verges jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
89.19
Sebastian Soto barges into Rafael Verges. The referee brings Sebastian Soto to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Verges gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Gabriel Menendez barges into David Kerr. The referee calls over Gabriel Menendez and warns him to calm down! David Kerr gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
32.9%
47.4%
19.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Kerr of Barcelona

Match Ratings
1.Elena Ferrer (GK)
6
2.Alexander Walter (DEF)
5
3.Edmundo Torres (DEF)
6
4.Adrian Mustoe (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moreno (MID)
6
6.Sebastian Soto (MID)
6
7.Adolfo Delgado (MID)
7
8.Mauricio Serrano (MID)
6
9.David Kerr (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Arturo Gimenez (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Vila (ATT)
9
 
12.Alan Jackson (DEF)
6
13.Natale Buso (GK)
6
14.Eugenio Redondo (DEF)
6