Match Report


Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Tom RowanTom Rowan Radu Khara Radu Khara
Leonardo GuerreroL. Guerrero84
G
1
G
72Frederico MarquitosF. Marquitos
Edmundo CabreraE. Cabrera72
D
2
D
76Komian CarottiK. Carotti
Pedro MenendezP. Menendez80
D
captain3
D
77Oscar CastanedaO. Castaneda
Miguel GomezM. Gomez76
D
4
D
71Younès BoulmerkaY. Boulmerka
Eddie MurrayE. Murray86
D
5
M
80Jonathan ThompsonJ. Thompson
Juan-Carlos SanzJ. Sanz88
M
6
M
74Peter RommedahlP. Rommedahl
Pablo ZubizarretaP. Zubizarreta88
M
7
M
69Gabriel MarquezG. Marquez
Hauke DittmannH. Dittmann82
A
8
M
72James BruneauJ. Bruneau
Claudio PichichiC. Pichichi78
A
9
A
72Sol LawtonS. Lawton
Rafael AlvarezR. Alvarez77
A
10captain
A
76Leandro CabezasL. Cabezas
Roberto OshadoganR. Oshadogan88
A
11
A
73Farid MaddourF. Maddour
 
Carlos FerrerC. Ferrer76
M
12
A
67Roberto SolerR. Soler
Ted HuardT. Huard84
A
13
D
69Vincenzo WelterV. Welter
Sebastian RodriquezS. Rodriquez76
M
14
D
67Adrian SmainoA. Smaino

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 20,708 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.


0.00
Sevilla FC start the match!
2.48
Miguel Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Zubizarreta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Oshadogan who brings the ball under control. Roberto Oshadogan whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pichichi. Claudio Pichichi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
6.09
Leandro Cabezas flicks the ball to his team mate, James Bruneau. James Bruneau lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.04
Sol Lawton sees Leandro Cabezas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leandro Cabezas lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.34
Peter Rommedahl threads a neat ball through to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Leonardo Guerrero. Excellent save.
18.08
James Bruneau flicks a high ball forward to Farid Maddour who takes it down. Farid Maddour tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.29
Komian Carotti clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Sanz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.22
Komian Carotti makes a probing pass to Younès Boulmerka. Younès Boulmerka flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Cabezas controls it well on his chest. Leandro Cabezas lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Juan-Carlos Sanz.
25.00
It's a corner kick which Jonathan Thompson takes quickly, playing the ball short to Komian Carotti. Komian Carotti flicks the ball on with his first touch. Leandro Cabezas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.56
Gabriel Marquez knocks the ball forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau whips in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.22
Pedro Menendez threads a neat ball through to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta plays a one-two with Hauke Dittmann and rushes in on goal... Pablo Zubizarreta tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
42.54
Younès Boulmerka kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eddie Murray steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.41
Miguel Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Frederico Marquitos.
45.00
Peter Rommedahl flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Cabezas who brings the ball under control. Leandro Cabezas tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Leonardo Guerrero!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas get the second half underway!
49.09
Pedro Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Alvarez. With a delightful solo run, Rafael Alvarez stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
51.53
Oscar Castaneda kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Marquez. With imagination, Gabriel Marquez picks a pass forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour connects with a diving header. It's there!! Leonardo Guerrero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.58
Miguel Gomez makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz makes a probing pass to Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta makes a probing pass to Claudio Pichichi but he's offside!
55.54
Edmundo Cabrera volleys a long ball forward. Hauke Dittmann knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Oshadogan. Roberto Oshadogan fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.31
Jonathan Thompson sees Sol Lawton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
67.39
Younès Boulmerka threads a neat ball through to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Rommedahl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sevilla FC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.01
Peter Rommedahl plays the ball forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.36
Gabriel Marquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball forward to Peter Rommedahl but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.05
Showing composure, James Bruneau plays the ball forward to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Leonardo Guerrero picks it out of the air!
79.21
Gabriel Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Sol Lawton who brings the ball under control. Sol Lawton knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Farid Maddour!
85.38
Younès Boulmerka flicks the ball to his team mate, Komian Carotti. Komian Carotti kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Menendez.
89.24
Juan-Carlos Sanz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Zubizarreta. Pablo Zubizarreta shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Union Las Palmas

Sevilla FC
Goals
1
6
Shots on Target
3
12
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
38.2%
38.2%
23.7%

Scorers
Claudio Pichichi 2
Leandro Cabezas 6, 27, 60
Farid Maddour 52, 72, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leandro Cabezas of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings