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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,420 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Alvarez.


0.00
Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
9.10
Alejandro Duran sees Ricardo Marin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Marin makes a probing pass to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
10.32
Ronnie Stuart chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.45
Oscar Pena knocks the ball forward to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Vazquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.53
Ivan Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo shoots from distance but is denied by Fernando Marcelino. Excellent save.
24.16
Ricardo Marin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ricardo Marin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Marquitos.
27.05
Ronnie Stuart threads the ball through to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Lozano and advances towards the goal... Frederico Zubizarreta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.33
Roberto Marin threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alejandro Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Fernando Marcelino is on top of it.
33.01
Ivan Marquitos barges into Guillermo Delgado. Ivan Marquitos is warned by the referee! Guillermo Delgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.50
Roberto Marin plays the ball forward to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
42.12
Claudio Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Marin who brings the ball under control. Roberto Marin knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo makes a deft header but it is miles over!
44.55
Ivan Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo plays a quick one-two with Frederico Zubizarreta and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Alejandro Bravo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Claudio Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Marin collects the pass. Roberto Marin makes a simple pass to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Rayo Vallecano also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
49.49
Alejandro Duran knocks the ball forward to Jose Vazquez. Jose Vazquez makes an attacking run forward. Jose Vazquez makes a simple pass, allowing Guillermo Delgado to run into the box. Guillermo Delgado side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.51
Alejandro Cano makes a probing pass to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
55.20
Jose Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Delgado. Guillermo Delgado shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.44
Alejandro Duran comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Zubizarreta. Alejandro Duran is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Zubizarreta runs off the knock.
59.44
Free kick to Sevilla FC just outside the area...
62.48
Frederico Zubizarreta slowly runs up and curls a wicked ball around the wall. It clips the inside post and goes in. What a cracker! Fernando Marcelino had no chance!!
62.48
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Eduardo Campos replacing Frederico Hierro .
63.43
Roberto Marin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.17
Jose Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Blanco controls it well on his chest. Ivan Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Delgado but the linesman indicates offside!
69.15
Mauricio Guardiola makes an attacking run forward. Mauricio Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Lozano and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mauricio Guardiola rockets a shot on goal. Fernando Marcelino gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
77.43
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Leonardo Molowny replacing Alejandro Bravo .
78.43
Mauricio Guardiola passes the ball forward to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Molowny but he's offside!
79.48
Guillermo Delgado catches Claudio Suarez on the ankles. The referee calls over Guillermo Delgado and shows him a yellow card! Claudio Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.57
Without breaking stride, Mauricio Guardiola plays the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Fernando Marcelino had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
84.31
With some swift thinking, Ronnie Stuart plays the ball forward to Sebastian Lozano. Sebastian Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.04
Jose Vazquez darts forward. Jose Vazquez shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
7
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
26%
44.2%
29.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Guardiola of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings