Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 18,926 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique  Pardo.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off the first half!
2.13
Ricardo Ferrer flicks a high ball forward to Jonathan Thompson who takes it down. Jonathan Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola shoots from long range but somehow Fernando Teixeira manages to keep it out.
10.57
Jonathan Thompson makes a beautiful solo run. Jonathan Thompson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.29
Jonathan Thompson barges into Mauricio Guardiola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mauricio Guardiola carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.35
Jonathan Thompson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jonathan Thompson shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
18.00
Alejandro Bravo comes in with a late challenge on Darius Royce. The referee calls over Alejandro Bravo and shows him a yellow card! Darius Royce gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.49
Adolfo Del Sol runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adolfo Del Sol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
28.46
Mauricio Guardiola surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Guardiola shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.29
With some swift thinking, Jonathan Thompson plays the ball forward to Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Guardiola but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.59
Jonathan Thompson sees Claudio Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cruz. Ivan Cruz shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
34.14
Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Markus Rummenigge. Markus Rummenigge whips in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
42.04
Claudio Suarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Zubizarreta who brings the ball under control. Frederico Zubizarreta runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Frederico Zubizarreta provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
44.11
Jonathan Thompson advances with the ball. Jonathan Thompson plays a quick one-two with Ivan Cruz and rushes in on goal... Jonathan Thompson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Ivan Marquitos blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
45.00
Mauricio Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto tries a spectacular long range effort. Carlos Diez gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off!
47.42
Mauricio Guardiola makes a simple pass to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
49.34
Roberto Marin threads a neat ball through to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta rushes past Orlando Van Eijk! Frederico Zubizarreta rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
53.05
Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola plays a one-two with Ivan Cruz and rushes in on goal... Claudio Guardiola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.19
Without breaking stride, Roberto Marin plays the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta plays a quick one-two with Alejandro Bravo and rushes in on goal... Frederico Zubizarreta shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Carlos Diez is on top of it.
59.15
Ronnie Stuart knocks the ball forward to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
60.51
Orlando Van Eijk threads the ball through to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Cruz comfortably collects the pass. Ivan Cruz plays a quick one-two with Claudio Guardiola and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Ivan Cruz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Teixeira.
62.49
It's a corner kick. Jonathan Thompson loops the ball over to the far post. Alejandro Bravo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.58
Claudio Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin passes the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Bravo but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.16
Jonathan Thompson kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
77.24
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Leonardo Molowny replacing Frederico Zubizarreta .
79.09
Orlando Van Eijk hacks Nuno Pinto from behind! The referee calls over Orlando Van Eijk and warns him to calm down! Nuno Pinto runs off the knock.
84.30
Adolfo Del Sol sees Claudio Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.45
Jonathan Thompson knocks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Waterreus. Marco Waterreus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Adolfo Del Sol barges into Roberto Marin. Adolfo Del Sol is warned by the referee! Roberto Marin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
28%
45.3%
26.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Thompson of Deportivo Alaves