Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Villarreal CF. A crowd of 20,465 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.


0.00
Villarreal CF kick off the first half!
3.22
Eduardo Molowny threads a neat ball through to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
6.44
Eduardo Molowny sees space and advances. Eduardo Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Fernando Rodriguez blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
8.17
Roberto Marin makes a probing pass to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.26
Mauricio Guardiola plays the ball forward to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
14.25
Eduardo Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Adam Salmon who takes it down. Adam Salmon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
15.25
Eugenio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.50
Eduardo Molowny threads the ball through to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
20.09
Ivan Marquitos makes a probing pass to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
21.51
From the throw-in, Eduardo Molowny picks out Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
24.12
Mauricio Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Bravo controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.57
Claudio Suarez decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Pinto controls it well on his chest. Nuno Pinto passes the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.47
Gabriel Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.10
Eduardo Molowny makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Molowny finds some space and shoots from distance. Fernando Teixeira gets down and covers it.
33.47
Kevin Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual makes a probing pass to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.32
Patrick Boulebda clumsily knocks into Frederico Hierro. Patrick Boulebda is warned by the referee! Frederico Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Carlos Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. With a superhuman jump, Adam Salmon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Claudio Suarez clears it off the line with his head!
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. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
47.52
Enrique Pascual hacks Ronnie Stuart from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.20
Enrique Pascual catches Mauricio Guardiola on the ankles. The referee calls over Enrique Pascual and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Mauricio Guardiola carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.11
Ronnie Stuart passes the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.50
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Eduardo Campos replacing Frederico Hierro .
63.13
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Cortes controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
65.36
Eugenio Pena chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Molowny. Eduardo Molowny decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Molowny runs straight at the defence! Eduardo Molowny rockets a shot on goal but somehow Fernando Teixeira manages to keep it out.
71.05
Claudio Suarez makes a probing pass to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Guardiola plays a one-two with Alejandro Bravo and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mauricio Guardiola provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
77.17
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Leonardo Molowny replacing Frederico Zubizarreta .
79.09
Eduardo Campos flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Guardiola who takes it down. Mauricio Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.51
Eugenio Pena flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Molowny. Eduardo Molowny runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eduardo Molowny shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.21
Carlos Diez takes it forward alone. Carlos Diez whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes heads the ball goalwards. Fernando Teixeira manages to gather it.
84.41
Ivan Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Molowny. Leonardo Molowny skips past Eugenio Pena! Leonardo Molowny comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
32.5%
43.8%
23.8%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Molowny of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings