Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 9,974 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Miguel Bravo.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the match underway!
3.34
Tim Lampard passes the ball forward to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Martel. Adelmajid Martel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
8.01
Ernesto Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Diez. Adolfo Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Bravo but he's offside!
14.38
Adolfo Diez advances with the ball. Adolfo Diez shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
26.11
Ernesto Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.58
Leonardo Mora runs straight at the opposition's defence. Leonardo Mora shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
34.38
Gregorio Roman runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gregorio Roman whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Diez. Adolfo Diez beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Union Las Palmas kick off!
48.39
Guillermo Molowny hacks Lennart Helmer from behind! The referee brings Guillermo Molowny to one side and gives him a warning! Lennart Helmer runs off the knock.
57.17
Adolfo Diez flicks a high pass forward. Martin Bravo controls it well on his chest. Martin Bravo plays a one-two with Gregorio Roman and rushes in on goal... Martin Bravo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Fabiano Barzagli.
63.29
Enrique Hidalgo surges forward with the ball. Enrique Hidalgo decides to run forward with the ball. Enrique Hidalgo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.54
With imagination, Adolfo Fernandez plays the ball forward to Nicolas Butragueno. Nicolas Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Martin Bravo. Martin Bravo lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Roman. Gregorio Roman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
67.45
Tim Lampard knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Lennart Helmer. Lennart Helmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.29
Guillermo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Roman. Gregorio Roman shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.03
With vision, Adelmajid Martel picks a pass forward to Jason Mann. Jason Mann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Samba Pickeu is offside!
83.59
Ernesto Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Ernesto Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Martin Bravo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.01
Tim Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Hidalgo. Leonardo Hidalgo shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
Jason Mann flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Hidalgo collects the pass. Leonardo Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Adelmajid Martel. Adelmajid Martel heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
22.2%
42.9%
34.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adelmajid Martel of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Scott Young (GK)
6
2.Fabiano Barzagli (DEF)
8
3.Leonardo Mora (DEF)
7
4.Enrique Hidalgo (DEF)
7
5.Tim Lampard (MID)
8
6.Adelmajid Martel (MID)goal scored
9
7.Jermaine Ehiogu (MID)
6
8.Samba Pickeu (MID)
6
9.Lennart Helmer (MID)
6
10.Leonardo Hidalgo (ATT)
8
11.Jason Mann (ATT)
6
 
12.Hugo Blanco (ATT)
0
13.Romero P. Hernandez (ATT)
0
14.Elvis Cruciani (GK)
0