Match Report


Sevilla FCSevilla FC     Mérida Unión DeportivaMérida Unión Deportiva
Robert McfadyenRobert Mcfadyen Computer Player Computer Player
Jean Pierre DumasJ. Dumas81
G
1
G
70Gregorio MerinoG. Merino
Hugo CarrascoH. Carrasco83
D
2captain
D
80Alfredo RamosA. Ramos
Andres ButraguenoA. Butragueno77
D
3
D
68Matt BlakeM. Blake
Leonardo FernandezL. Fernandez74
D
4
D
57Frederico AriasF. Arias
Andres RuizA. Ruiz72
D
5
D
56Patricio SanzP. Sanz
Guillermo NavarroG. Navarro83
M
6
M
74Rafael DiezR. Diez
Roberto CamposR. Campos83
M
captain7
M
65Juan-Carlos BravoJ. Bravo
Eugenio KikoE. Kiko79
M
8
M
64Matt MatteoM. Matteo
Pablo FuentesP. Fuentes74
A
9
A
72Alberto BravoA. Bravo
Sebastian VergesS. Verges76
A
10
A
69Fernando VegaF. Vega
Pavel GutierrezP. Gutierrez76
A
11
A
67Erik DarwinkelE. Darwinkel
 
Alfredo MarquezA. Marquez73
M
12
A
66Jacob RowettJ. Rowett
Arturo MarquezA. Marquez88
M
13
G
64Nicolas RubioN. Rubio
Frederico SoaresF. Soares80
A
14
M
63Felipe RedondoF. Redondo

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Mérida Unión Deportiva. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Mérida Unión Deportiva are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Kiko.


0.00
The first half starts with Mérida Unión Deportiva kicking off!
2.56
Matt Matteo hits a low pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jean Pierre Dumas!
4.19
Matt Blake threads the ball through to Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jean Pierre Dumas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.01
Matt Blake hits a low pass to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Vega. Fernando Vega whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
10.27
Andres Butragueno brings the ball forward. Andres Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.11
Guillermo Navarro threads the ball through to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
15.28
Hugo Carrasco barges into Erik Darwinkel. The referee calls over Hugo Carrasco and shows him a yellow card! Erik Darwinkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.21
With some swift thinking, Eugenio Kiko plays the ball forward to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Eugenio Kiko. Eugenio Kiko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.12
Leonardo Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Pavel Gutierrez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.35
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.12
Matt Matteo sees Rafael Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.35
Matt Blake threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Bravo. Juan-Carlos Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jean Pierre Dumas easily picks it out of the air!
34.49
Juan-Carlos Bravo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan-Carlos Bravo shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.25
Roberto Campos knocks the ball forward to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
44.50
Alfredo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Matt Matteo who takes it down. Matt Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Erik Darwinkel. With a superhuman jump, Erik Darwinkel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Hugo Carrasco pushes up the pitch. Hugo Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Verges and stumbles forward towards the goal... Pablo Fuentes cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Gregorio Merino gets down and covers it.
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. Mérida Unión Deportiva also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.06
Andres Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Verges shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.31
Hugo Carrasco barges into Matt Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Hugo Carrasco!! Matt Matteo runs off the knock.
53.28
Eugenio Kiko darts forward. Eugenio Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.47
Leonardo Fernandez barges into Erik Darwinkel. Leonardo Fernandez is shown the yellow card! Erik Darwinkel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.20
Juan-Carlos Bravo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.05
Eugenio Kiko runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eugenio Kiko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfredo Ramos.
73.19
Juan-Carlos Bravo makes a probing pass to Erik Darwinkel. Erik Darwinkel shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.19
Leonardo Fernandez threads the ball through to Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Verges holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Gregorio Merino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.53
Matt Blake flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Diez. Rafael Diez darts forward. Rafael Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Leonardo Fernandez threads the ball through to Andres Butragueno. Andres Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Arias.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Sevilla FC

Mérida Unión Deportiva
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%

Scorers
Pablo Fuentes 10, 78
Pavel Gutierrez 20
Juan-Carlos Bravo 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Fuentes of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
7
2.Hugo Carrasco (DEF)red card
3
3.Andres Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Fernandez (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Andres Ruiz (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Navarro (MID)
7
7.Roberto Campos (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Kiko (MID)
6
9.Pablo Fuentes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Sebastian Verges (ATT)
6
11.Pavel Gutierrez (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Alfredo Marquez (MID)
0
13.Arturo Marquez (MID)
0
14.Frederico Soares (ATT)
0

1.Gregorio Merino (GK)
6
2.Alfredo Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Matt Blake (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Arias (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Sanz (DEF)
6
6.Rafael Diez (MID)
6
7.Juan-Carlos Bravo (MID)goal scored
7
8.Matt Matteo (MID)
7
9.Alberto Bravo (ATT)
6
10.Fernando Vega (ATT)
6
11.Erik Darwinkel (ATT)
6
 
12.Jacob Rowett (ATT)
0
13.Nicolas Rubio (GK)
0
14.Felipe Redondo (MID)
0