Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Union Las Palmas. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
0.00
0-0Union Las Palmas kick off and get the first half underway!
2.20
0-0With some swift thinking, Guillermo Navarro plays the ball forward to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
4.52
0-0Denys Prykhodnoy hits a low pass to Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos passes the ball forward to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.00
Andres Marcelino runs forward with the ball. Andres Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Pavel Gutierrez who brings the ball under control. Pavel Gutierrez finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
12.38
0-0Roberto Campos hacks Brian Gilchrist from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Campos and warns him to calm down! Brian Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.52
Guillermo Navarro hits a low pass to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Pascual who gathers it comfortably.
20.50
0-0Sebastian Lozano takes it forward alone. Sebastian Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Vidal controls it well on his chest. Marcos Vidal knocks the ball forward, putting Edgar Varela through on goal. Andres Marcelino comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Varela. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
22.45
Rafael Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Ibanez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.13
0-0Rafael Ibanez clumsily knocks into Claus Myssing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claus Myssing runs off the knock.
28.49
Rafael Ibanez hits a low pass to Hugo Montero. Hugo Montero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
34.41
Rafael Ibanez chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.48
1-0Andres Marcelino chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pavel Gutierrez!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
Sevilla FC kick off!
48.42
Omer Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Vidal collects the pass. Marcos Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Montero controls it well on his chest. Hugo Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gomez. Some good footwork from Antonio Gomez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
49.17
Albert Barkero passes the ball forward to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.04
Brian Gilchrist flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ibanez. Rafael Ibanez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.18
Omer Carlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Gomez. Antonio Gomez flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Pastor who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Pastor shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
63.19
Andres Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kader Amrani. With imagination, Kader Amrani laces a weighted ball forward to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.26
1-0Leonardo Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing makes a looping header on goal but somehow Enrique Pascual manages to keep it out.
71.00
Leonardo Fernandez sees space and advances. Leonardo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Albert Barkero controls it well on his chest. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
79.54
With a delightful solo run, Rafael Ibanez stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Ibanez plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Montero and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Rafael Ibanez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Dinis Burgos manages to gather it.
81.09
Pavel Gutierrez hits a low pass to Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Enrique Pascual as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
82.02
Claus Myssing takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Enrique Pascual scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
84.12
Hugo Montero makes a simple pass to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.29
Rafael Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Gomez controls it well on his chest. Antonio Gomez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dinis Burgos!
89.34
Kader Amrani threads a neat ball through to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Lozano.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pavel Gutierrez of Sevilla FC |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dinis Burgos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kader Amrani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andres Marcelino (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Fernandez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Denys Prykhodnoy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Claus Myssing (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albert Barkero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Verges (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Pavel Gutierrez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eugenio Kiko (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Molina (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enrique Pascual (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Omer Carlton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Ibanez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Marcos Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Javier Pastor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Antonio Gomez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Maclean (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel José Mari (GK) | 0 | |