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 Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Villarreal CF kicking off!
2.35
0-0Showing composure, Guillermo Camacho plays the ball forward to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Frederico Marquitos reads it well. Great keeping!
3.41
With some swift thinking, Gabriel Marquez plays the ball forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquez. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Marquez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Alessandro Giacomin.
4.10
0-0It's a corner kick. Jonathan Thompson loops the ball over to the far post. Alessandro Giacomin drops low and scoops up the ball.
6.46
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Rubio plays the ball forward to Rob Boutahar. Rob Boutahar flicks a high pass forward. Fabricio Rattin controls it well on his chest. Fabricio Rattin whips in a cross ball towards Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Frederico Marquitos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.34
0-1Giovanni M. Buriani knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
10.59
Giovanni M. Buriani receives the ball from a throw-in from Rob Boutahar. Giovanni M. Buriani flicks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.23
Giovanni M. Buriani knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Younès Boulmerka.
15.45
Gerhard Röhlig makes a probing pass to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.05
Oscar Castaneda flicks the ball to his team mate, Komian Carotti. Without breaking stride, Komian Carotti plays the ball forward to Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour shoots from long range. Alessandro Giacomin comfortably gets down and covers it.
18.39
Komian Carotti chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, James Bruneau. James Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.38
Gianmatteo Ginestra threads a neat ball through to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Frederico Marquitos picks it out of the air!
24.40
Giovanni M. Buriani flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.09
Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour whips in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Lawton!
36.35
2-1Seeing a gap ahead, Oscar Castaneda laces a weighted ball forward to Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton knocks the ball forward into space. James Bruneau bursts forward onto the loose ball. The linesmans flag is up! A very close offside call!
38.35
Peter Rommedahl takes it forward alone. Peter Rommedahl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ljubisa Nappi.
40.28
2-1Fabricio Rattin hacks Younès Boulmerka from behind! The referee calls over Fabricio Rattin and warns him to calm down! Younès Boulmerka grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.44
Ljubisa Nappi makes a simple pass to Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani knocks the ball forward to Gianmatteo Ginestra. Gianmatteo Ginestra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.44
Peter Rommedahl flicks a high pass forward. Sol Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Lawton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alessandro Giacomin who gathers it comfortably.
49.58
Rob Boutahar surges forward with the ball. Rob Boutahar flicks a high pass forward to Gerhard Röhlig who brings the ball under control. Gerhard Röhlig runs straight at the defence! Gerhard Röhlig comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
51.47
Fabricio Rattin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giovanni M. Buriani. Giovanni M. Buriani knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.57
2-2Gianmatteo Ginestra knocks the ball forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic plays a quick one-two with Fabricio Rattin and rushes in on goal... Vladimir Bilic muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Komian Carotti.
61.10
2-2Giovanni M. Buriani takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Gabriel Rubio. Gabriel Rubio flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francesco Porro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.33
Francesco Porro flicks a high pass forward. Fabricio Rattin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabricio Rattin whips in a cross ball towards Gerhard Röhlig. Gerhard Röhlig directs the ball goalwards with his head but Frederico Marquitos is on top of it.
65.07
Ljubisa Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho collects the pass. Guillermo Camacho shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Marquitos smothers it!
67.39
Peter Rommedahl hacks Giovanni M. Buriani from behind! The referee calls over Peter Rommedahl and shows him a yellow card! Giovanni M. Buriani grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.42
2-2With vision, Gabriel Marquez plays the ball forward to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Marquez. Rob Boutahar hacks Gabriel Marquez from behind! Gabriel Marquez appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
72.18
Giovanni M. Buriani threads the ball through to Vladimir Bilic. Vladimir Bilic lofts in a cross ball towards Fabricio Rattin. Fabricio Rattin flicks the ball with his head. Younès Boulmerka steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.14
Jonathan Thompson takes it forward alone. Jonathan Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.13
Roberto Soler takes a quick throw-in. James Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Soler collects the pass. Roberto Soler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.43
2-2James Bruneau clumsily knocks into Fabricio Rattin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabricio Rattin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.39
Peter Rommedahl barges into Guillermo Camacho. The referee brings Peter Rommedahl to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Camacho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.43
2-2James Bruneau catches Gabriel Rubio on the ankles. James Bruneau is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Rubio runs off the knock.
85.18
James Bruneau makes a beautiful solo run. James Bruneau makes a probing pass between the defence to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alessandro Giacomin easily smothers it!
87.03
2-2Villarreal CF are dictating the run of play here today.
89.21
Oscar Castaneda flicks a high pass forward. Peter Rommedahl collects the pass. Peter Rommedahl flicks a high pass forward. Farid Maddour collects the pass. Farid Maddour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.7%
57.3%
Play Area
28%
47.6%
24.4%
Scorers
| Sol Lawton 18, 26 | Vladimir Bilic 6 Guillermo Camacho 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sol Lawton of Sevilla FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frederico Marquitos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Komian Carotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Oscar Castaneda (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Younès Boulmerka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jonathan Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Rommedahl (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Gabriel Marquez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | James Bruneau (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Sol Lawton (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Roberto Soler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Farid Maddour (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leandro Cabezas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt James (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vincenzo Welter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alessandro Giacomin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rob Boutahar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ljubisa Nappi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco Porro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerhard Röhlig (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Giovanni M. Buriani (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gianmatteo Ginestra (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabricio Rattin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Vladimir Bilic (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Guillermo Camacho (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Niccolo Kanu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuele Zanon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Enzo Gabriel Dias (ATT) | 0 | |