Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodolfo Marquitos.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off the first half!
2.04
Komian Carotti sees Jonathan Thompson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler rushes past Rodolfo Lorenzo! Rodolfo Lorenzo catches Roberto Soler on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
3.07
Frederico Vicente threads a neat ball through to Alberto Butragueno. Alberto Butragueno plays a one-two with Anastasios Bourbakis and rushes in on goal... Alberto Butragueno shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
6.11
Farid Maddour flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Cabezas who brings the ball under control. Leandro Cabezas lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Eric Kühn. What a great pair of hands!
9.38
Roberto Soler threads the ball through to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl makes a probing pass to Farid Maddour but he's offside!
14.15
Efrain Perlaza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Efrain Perlaza makes a defence splitting pass to Frederico Vicente. Frederico Vicente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Frederico Marquitos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.54
Jose Pirri makes a probing pass to Alberto Butragueno. Alberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Komian Carotti.
21.10
Komian Carotti surges forward with the ball. Komian Carotti makes a beautiful solo run. Komian Carotti knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Eric Kühn had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
24.01
Romero P. Sanz sees Frederico Vicente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Vicente flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Butragueno. Alberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
33.29
Romero P. Sanz comes in with a late challenge on Farid Maddour. Romero P. Sanz is warned by the referee! Farid Maddour stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.44
With some swift thinking, Younès Boulmerka plays the ball forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Leandro Cabezas plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Rommedahl and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Leandro Cabezas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Kühn!
39.56
Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Leandro Cabezas who takes it down. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.33
Sevilla FC are dictating the run of play here today.
42.45
With great vision, Gregorio Pardo plays the ball forward to Jose Pirri. Jose Pirri makes a probing pass to Gregorio Pardo but he's offside!
44.06
Frederico Vicente sees space and advances. Frederico Vicente plays a one-two with Jose Pirri and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Frederico Vicente provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
Efrain Perlaza takes a long throw-in. Jose Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Jose Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Efrain Perlaza. Efrain Perlaza makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Frederico Marquitos had no chance!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Extremadura UD start the second half!
48.20
Jose Pirri hits a low pass to Frederico Vicente. Frederico Vicente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anastasios Bourbakis but the linesman indicates offside!
49.32
Romero P. Sanz takes it forward alone. Romero P. Sanz threads the ball through to Alberto Butragueno. Alberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
53.22
Komian Carotti advances with the ball. Komian Carotti flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Cabezas collects the pass. Leandro Cabezas tries a spectacular long range effort. Eric Kühn gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
55.25
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.17
Farid Maddour plays the ball forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.36
Jose Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Butragueno. Alberto Butragueno advances inside the box! Alberto Butragueno makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alberto Butragueno scores for Extremadura UD!!
63.11
Oscar Castaneda clumsily knocks into Efrain Perlaza. Oscar Castaneda is shown the yellow card! Efrain Perlaza runs off the knock.
65.38
Peter Rommedahl flicks a high ball forward to Matt James who takes it down. Matt James whips in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
66.53
Roberto Soler chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Gabriel Marquez plays the ball forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler whips in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.30
Matt James flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Soler who takes it down. Roberto Soler whips in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour makes a deft header but it is miles over!
79.51
Oscar Castaneda pushes up the pitch. With great vision, Oscar Castaneda plays the ball forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.57
André Cardenas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Pardo. Gregorio Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Anastasios Bourbakis but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.27
Matt James makes a simple pass to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Peter Rommedahl sees Gabriel Marquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour connects with a diving header. Eric Kühn picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Efrain Perlaza of Extremadura UD

Match Ratings