Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 8,772 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Javier  Marquez.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the match underway!
3.05
Andres Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Marques collects the pass. Antonio Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Antonio Marques scores for Real Zaragoza!!
8.14
Showing composure, Romero P. Ramirez plays the ball forward to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ferrer. With a superhuman jump, Albert Ferrer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.38
Alfredo Jimenez catches Ivan Kiko on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Jimenez and warns him to calm down! Ivan Kiko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.28
Jose Rubio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Rubio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Marques but he's offside!
32.37
Ivan Camacho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.05
Jose Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.37
Jose Rubio makes a probing pass to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques sees Fernando Caminero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Caminero looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Luis Marcelino is on top of it.
42.44
Eugenio Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Leon. Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero collects the pass. Fernando Caminero plays a quick one-two with Antonio Marques and rushes in on goal... Fernando Caminero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Andres Pirri passes the ball forward to Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Zaragoza get the second half underway!
51.18
Ricardo Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Leon. Antonio Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Gil tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.54
Ivan Kiko threads the ball through to Jakob Dörner. Jakob Dörner chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques shoots from outside the area. Luis Marcelino gets down and covers it.
57.30
Jose Rubio knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.22
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Fabiano Peruzzi replacing Ricardo Rubio .Sevilla FC have made 3 substitutions with Colin Law replacing Martin Verges, Edmundo Martinez replacing Alfredo Jimenez and Guillermo Gomez replacing Fernando Sousa .
71.11
With great vision, Fabiano Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Andres Pirri. Andres Pirri chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Gil. Rafael Gil plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Caminero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Rafael Gil provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Luis Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.28
Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Caminero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Caminero knocks the ball forward, putting Rafael Gil through on goal. Rafael Gil tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Luis Marcelino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.16
Jose Duran clumsily knocks into Rafael Gil. The referee brings Jose Duran to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.11
Ivan Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rubio. Jose Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Caminero. Fernando Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Gil but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.54
Jose Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marques. Antonio Marques cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.38
Oscar Del Sol makes a simple pass to Jose Guerrero. Jose Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Martinez. Edmundo Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort but Rafael Molowny is on top of it.
89.57
Jakob Dörner flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gil collects the pass. Rafael Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Pichichi.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.9%
23.1%
Play Area
23.1%
44.6%
32.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Gil of Real Zaragoza

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Molowny (GK)
6
2.Ivan Kiko (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Aguilar (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Rubio (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Leon (MID)
6
6.Jose Rubio (MID)
7
7.Andres Pirri (MID)
7
8.Jakob Dörner (MID)
6
9.Rafael Gil (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Antonio Marques (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fernando Caminero (ATT)
8
 
12.Fabiano Peruzzi (MID)
6
13.Eugenio Castillo (DEF)
0
14.Pablo Verges (GK)
0

1.Luis Marcelino (GK)
6
2.Jose Duran (DEF)
5
3.Oscar Del Sol (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Pichichi (DEF)
6
5.Martin Verges (DEF)
6
6.Jose Guerrero (MID)
6
7.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
8.Ivan Camacho (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Ramirez (MID)
6
10.Albert Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alfredo Jimenez (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Law (ATT)
6
13.Guillermo Gomez (ATT)
6
14.Edmundo Martinez (ATT)
6