Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.


0.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
Tiago Ramos plays the ball forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.30
Jakob Prantl threads a neat ball through to Tiago Ramos. With a delightful solo run, Tiago Ramos stretches the opposition's defence. Tiago Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Reis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Tiago Ramos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
22.10
Andres Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Martim Duarte controls it well on his chest. Martim Duarte controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ivan Roman through on goal. Some superb footwork from Ivan Roman provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.09
Leonardo Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Eric Appiah manages to gather it comfortably.
30.45
Eugenio Kiko comes in with a late challenge on Alpay Abdullah. The referee brings Eugenio Kiko to one side and gives him a warning! Alpay Abdullah stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.35
Kwame Marbus chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Dejesus. Duarte Dejesus flicks a high ball forward to Edmundo Diaz who takes it down. Edmundo Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of it.
40.20
Leonardo Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.44
Alberto Vega flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Ramos who brings the ball under control. Tiago Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Arturo Marquez flicks a high ball forward to Eugenio Kiko who takes it down. Eugenio Kiko advances inside the box! Eugenio Kiko comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Solid save from Eric Appiah.
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 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off the second half!
47.57
Eugenio Kiko knocks the ball forward to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arturo Marquez is offside!
48.16
Denys Prykhodnoy flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Marquez who brings the ball under control. Arturo Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Molina controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Molina shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
54.56
Arturo Marquez surges forward with the ball. Arturo Marquez makes a probing pass to Frederico Soares but he's offside!
65.52
Arturo Marquez makes a simple pass to Martim Duarte. Martim Duarte advances inside the box! Martim Duarte comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Eric Appiah reads it well. Good save!
67.53
Kwame Marbus knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
72.04
Leonardo Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez threads the ball through to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares hits a low pass to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Eric Appiah reads it well. Nice keeping!
73.28
Tiago Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Reis who takes it down. Fernando Reis shoots from 20 yards. Jean Pierre Dumas gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
75.29
Tiago Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.29
Villarreal CF have made 3 substitutions with Jose Fortes Martinez replacing Yohann Schouft, Matjaz Zanchi replacing Sergio Faria and Gialuca Miccoli replacing Duarte Dejesus .
84.22
Martim Duarte makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina advances inside the box! Eduardo Molina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.46
Arturo Marquez hacks Tiago Ramos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
21.6%
47.3%
31.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Ramos of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings
1.Eric Appiah (GK)
7
2.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Vega (DEF)
6
4.Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5.Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Reis (MID)
6
7.Tiago Ramos (MID)goal scored
9
8.Duarte Dejesus (ATT)
6
9.Yohann Schouft (ATT)
7
10.Sergio Faria (ATT)
6
11.Edmundo Diaz (ATT)
6
 
12.Matjaz Zanchi (MID)
6
13.Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
14.Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6