Match Report


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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Racing Ferrol. A crowd of 20,513 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edmundo  Vicente.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the match underway!
2.32
Nicolas Jimenez hacks Roberto Marin from behind! Nicolas Jimenez is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Marin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.20
Albert Perez flicks a high pass forward. Luis Gil controls it well on his chest. Luis Gil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Fernando Teixeira manages to gather it.
15.21
Paul Hamann flicks a high ball forward to Jose Nunez who takes it down. Jose Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Teixeira with no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
20.46
Jose Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Juan Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Suarez plays a one-two with Alberto Gomes and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Juan Suarez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Fernando Rodriguez!
21.34
Rodolfo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes collects the pass. Alberto Gomes shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.19
Alberto Gomes clumsily knocks into Ivan Marquitos. The referee warns Alberto Gomes to calm down! Ivan Marquitos runs off the knock.
24.51
Ivan Marquitos passes the ball forward to Ronnie Stuart. Ronnie Stuart plays the ball forward to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta makes a deft header. It's there!! Victor Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.39
Luis Gil threads a neat ball through to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Marquitos.
34.21
Ronnie Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albert Perez.
45.00
Roberto Marin plays the ball forward to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Jimenez with no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
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. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Racing Ferrol kicking off!
47.24
Jose Nunez hits a low pass to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Fernando Teixeira had no chance!! Goal for Racing Ferrol!
53.53
Roberto Marin brings the ball forward. Roberto Marin skips past Albert Perez! Albert Perez hacks Roberto Marin from behind! Roberto Marin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
59.33
Rodolfo Calvo makes an attacking run forward. Rodolfo Calvo shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.27
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Eduardo Campos replacing Frederico Hierro .
63.46
With some swift thinking, Rodolfo Calvo plays the ball forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.23
Nicolas Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo shoots from long range. Fernando Teixeira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
67.09
Roberto Marin threads the ball through to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.08
Rodolfo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
77.58
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Leonardo Molowny replacing Frederico Zubizarreta .
81.42
Jose Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Guardiola. Jose Nunez is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.15
Ivan Marquitos makes a simple pass to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Guardiola passes the ball forward but Alejandro Bravo is offside!
85.24
Paul Hamann flicks a high pass forward to Luis Gil who brings the ball under control. Luis Gil sees space and advances. Luis Gil finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
87.29
Rodolfo Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Gomes collects the pass. Alberto Gomes shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.2%
50%
20.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Pinto of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings