Match Report


SalamancaSalamanca     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Computer Player Computer Player Radu Khara Radu Khara
Norman NaylorN. Naylor67
G
1
G
72Frederico MarquitosF. Marquitos
Pedro MoyaP. Moya66
D
2
D
71Younès BoulmerkaY. Boulmerka
Eric ZickE. Zick58
D
3
D
69Vincenzo WelterV. Welter
Fernando RomeroF. Romero53
D
4
D
67Adrian SmainoA. Smaino
Arturo MarcosA. Marcos49
D
5
M
80Jonathan ThompsonJ. Thompson
Julian MarcosJ. Marcos74
M
6
M
74Peter RommedahlP. Rommedahl
Martin VicenteM. Vicente69
M
7
M
80Matt JamesM. James
Brian DixonB. Dixon66
M
8
M
72James BruneauJ. Bruneau
Jose Javier CamposJ. Campos73
A
captain9
A
76Leandro CabezasL. Cabezas
Callum SullivanC. Sullivan73
A
10captain
A
67Roberto SolerR. Soler
Arturo NavarroA. Navarro60
A
11
A
73Farid MaddourF. Maddour
 
Frederic CarlierF. Carlier60
A
12
M
69Gabriel MarquezG. Marquez
Arno MüllerA. Müller60
M
13
D
77Oscar CastanedaO. Castaneda
Dino CodognolaD. Codognola59
M
14
D
76Komian CarottiK. Carotti

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Helmantico where Salamanca play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 19,707 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salamanca 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 Ivan Zubizarreta.


0.00
The first half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
2.05
Jose Javier Campos plays the ball forward to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro skips past Younès Boulmerka! Arturo Navarro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
9.37
Martin Vicente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.34
Jonathan Thompson sees Roberto Soler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Soler shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.32
With some swift thinking, Younès Boulmerka plays the ball forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler whips in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
22.32
Fernando Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon makes a probing pass to Arturo Navarro. Arturo Navarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Younès Boulmerka.
24.36
Julian Marcos hits a low pass to Callum Sullivan. Callum Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.43
Vincenzo Welter decides to run forward with the ball. Vincenzo Welter sees Farid Maddour in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Farid Maddour knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
33.56
Showing composure, James Bruneau plays the ball forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.44
Fernando Romero hacks Farid Maddour from behind! The referee brings Fernando Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Farid Maddour stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.19
Farid Maddour flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Cabezas who brings the ball under control. Leandro Cabezas edges inside the box! Leandro Cabezas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.46
Farid Maddour hacks Martin Vicente from behind! The referee brings Farid Maddour to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Vicente runs off the knock.
42.30
Julian Marcos threads a neat ball through to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon plays a one-two with Jose Javier Campos and rushes in on goal... Brian Dixon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Frederico Marquitos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Matt James flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Thompson collects the pass. Jonathan Thompson picks a pass forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau edges inside the box! James Bruneau rockets a shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Norman Naylor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salamanca 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
The whistle blows and Salamanca get the second half underway!
47.43
With great vision, James Bruneau plays the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James passes the ball forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Norman Naylor manages to keep it out.
48.53
Jonathan Thompson catches Brian Dixon on the ankles. Jonathan Thompson is shown the yellow card! Brian Dixon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.35
Showing composure, Younès Boulmerka plays the ball forward to Matt James. Matt James controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.35
James Bruneau flicks a high pass forward to Peter Rommedahl who brings the ball under control. Peter Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Norman Naylor had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
59.29
Jonathan Thompson picks a pass forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.27
Brian Dixon sees Jose Javier Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.12
Roberto Soler flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Cabezas controls it well on his chest. Leandro Cabezas whips in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
66.25
James Bruneau passes the ball forward to Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Norman Naylor is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
69.01
Fernando Romero sees Julian Marcos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Marcos threads a neat ball through to Martin Vicente. Martin Vicente knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arturo Navarro is offside!
71.52
Leandro Cabezas knocks the ball forward to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
72.57
Peter Rommedahl flicks a high pass forward to Farid Maddour who brings the ball under control. Farid Maddour lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.05
Adrian Smaino runs up as Vincenzo Welter takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With great vision, Adrian Smaino plays the ball forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau flicks a high ball forward to Peter Rommedahl who takes it down. Peter Rommedahl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Norman Naylor comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Soler plays the ball forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour makes a convincing header but somehow Norman Naylor manages to keep it out.
87.43
Peter Rommedahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Soler. Roberto Soler lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Arturo Marcos chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Marcos. Julian Marcos makes a simple pass to Brian Dixon. Brian Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Salamanca

Sevilla FC
Goals
5
5
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%

Scorers
Arturo Navarro 2
Callum Sullivan 9
Martin Vicente 24, 60
Brian Dixon 42
Farid Maddour 18, 87
Roberto Soler 34
Leandro Cabezas 54
Peter Rommedahl 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Farid Maddour of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Norman Naylor (GK)
7
2.Pedro Moya (DEF)
6
3.Eric Zick (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Romero (DEF)
6
5.Arturo Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Julian Marcos (MID)
6
7.Martin Vicente (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
8
8.Brian Dixon (MID)goal scored
7
9.Jose Javier Campos (ATT)
7
10.Callum Sullivan (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Arturo Navarro (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Frederic Carlier (ATT)
0
13.Arno Müller (MID)
0
14.Dino Codognola (MID)
0

1.Frederico Marquitos (GK)
6
2.Younès Boulmerka (DEF)
6
3.Vincenzo Welter (DEF)
6
4.Adrian Smaino (DEF)
6
5.Jonathan Thompson (MID)yellow card
6
6.Peter Rommedahl (MID)goal scored
7
7.Matt James (MID)
6
8.James Bruneau (MID)
7
9.Leandro Cabezas (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Roberto Soler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Farid Maddour (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gabriel Marquez (MID)
0
13.Oscar Castaneda (DEF)
0
14.Komian Carotti (DEF)
0