Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 9,505 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Guardiola.


0.00
The first half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
3.38
Carlos Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Luis Marcelino is on top of it.
12.35
Patrice Mate deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz makes a probing pass to Trevor Adams but he's offside!
33.42
Fernando Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Verges. Marcos Verges flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Jimenez who takes it down. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Martinez.
38.31
Eduardo Martinez advances with the ball. Eduardo Martinez threads a neat ball through to Trevor Adams. Trevor Adams shoots from outside the area but is denied by Luis Marcelino. Excellent save.
40.09
Patrice Mate runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patrice Mate deftly passes the ball to Fernando Sanz, releasing him through on goal. Fernando Sanz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Luis Marcelino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Ricardo Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Jimenez. The referee calls over Ricardo Carmona and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Jimenez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Rafael Kiko replacing Ricardo Carmona. The Sevilla FC players seem much more motivated whilst the Villarreal CF players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Villarreal CF start the second half!
47.54
Jose Javier Pichichi makes a strong solo run forward. Jose Javier Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Serrano who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Serrano makes a great pass forward. Alfredo Jimenez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.27
Fernando Farinos clumsily knocks into Gabriel Menendez. Fernando Farinos is warned by the referee! Gabriel Menendez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.12
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Paul Gemmell replacing Jose Javier Pichichi and Adolfo Redondo replacing Marcos Verges .Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Claudio Marcelino replacing Oscar Prieto .
63.38
With some swift thinking, Oscar Del Sol plays the ball forward to Romero P. Ramirez. Romero P. Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Serrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Menendez who gathers it comfortably.
66.21
Patrice Mate makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
69.43
Romero P. Ramirez makes a simple pass to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.43
Sevilla FC are keeping most of the possession.
77.32
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Juan Moreno replacing Fernando Sanz .
78.34
Oscar Del Sol sees Rafael Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Verges threads the ball through to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.06
Patrice Mate knocks the ball forward to Juan Moreno. Juan Moreno shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.23
Rafael Kiko takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Eduardo Martinez. Eduardo Martinez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Rubio. Edmundo Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Farinos. Fernando Farinos advances inside the box! Fernando Farinos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Luis Marcelino is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
89.15
Edmundo Rubio darts forward. Edmundo Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Farinos. Gabriel Menendez hacks Fernando Farinos from behind! Fernando Farinos appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Rafael Verges plays the ball forward to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Martinez.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
32.4%
42.6%
25%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Sanz of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings