Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Valencia. A crowd of 20,672 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.


0.00
Valencia start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.51
Michael Brunswijk makes a run forward as Ali Bruno takes the throw-in. Michael Brunswijk skillfully chests the ball down. Michael Brunswijk makes a probing pass to Mauricio Saez. Mauricio Saez shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.25
With some swift thinking, Arturo Marquez plays the ball forward to Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
12.05
Frederico Soares hacks Filipe Martins from behind! The referee calls over Frederico Soares and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.18
Andres Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Navarro controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Navarro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes makes a probing pass to Roberto Campos but he's offside!
21.37
Denys Prykhodnoy catches Felipe Leon on the ankles. Denys Prykhodnoy is given a warning by the referee! Felipe Leon runs off the knock.
22.44
Guillermo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Rafael Moreira!
34.29
Frederico Soares flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Fuentes who brings the ball under control. Pablo Fuentes skips past Olivier Basto! Pablo Fuentes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
36.00
Guillermo Navarro threads the ball through to Arturo Marquez. Arturo Marquez plays a one-two with Ivan Roman and rushes in on goal... Arturo Marquez tries a spectacular strike but Rafael Moreira is on top of it.
38.53
Pius Van Kouwen flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon controls it well on his chest. Felipe Leon whips in a cross ball towards Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jean Pierre Dumas manages to keep it out.
39.33
Andres Butragueno makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro plays a one-two with Ivan Roman and advances towards the goal... Guillermo Navarro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.40
Roberto Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Moreira effortlessly punches it away to safety.
44.17
Ali Bruno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk shoots from long range. Jean Pierre Dumas gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.58
Arturo Marquez knocks the ball forward to Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rafael Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
48.41
Filipe Martins makes a simple pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon shoots from 25 yards but Jean Pierre Dumas reads it well. Fabulous save!
54.40
Guillermo Navarro passes the ball forward to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
55.44
Dianboto Dacourt makes a simple pass to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.27
Roberto Campos makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Campos shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.45
Dianboto Dacourt threads the ball through to Michael Brunswijk. Michael Brunswijk whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Hugo Carrasco and the loose ball is cleared up field.
61.04
Andy Harley pushes up the pitch. Andy Harley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Saez. Denys Prykhodnoy makes a lunging tackle for the ball. Mauricio Saez goes down holding his ankles. Penalty not given!! Mauricio Saez is warned for diving!
63.33
Ivan Roman catches Andy Harley on the ankles. The referee brings Ivan Roman to one side and gives him a warning! Andy Harley runs off the knock.
71.06
Arturo Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman makes a defence splitting pass to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Moreira had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
77.45
Guillermo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Roman controls it well on his chest. Ivan Roman plays a one-two with Pablo Fuentes and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Ivan Roman provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Roman!
84.13
Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward to Mauricio Saez who brings the ball under control. Mauricio Saez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jean Pierre Dumas.
85.45
Ali Bruno takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Andres Marcelino reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
Andres Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos threads a neat ball through to Pablo Fuentes. Pablo Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arturo Marquez but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
22.4%
47.8%
29.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Roman of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
7
2.Olivier Basto (DEF)
6
3.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
6
4.Andy Harley (DEF)
6
5.Filipe Martins (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7.Ali Bruno (MID)
6
8.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
6
9.Edouard Blanc (ATT)
6
10.Michael Brunswijk (ATT)
6
11.Mauricio Saez (ATT)
6
 
12.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
13.Daniel Alonso (DEF)
0
14.Fernando Mario Oulmers (MID)
0