Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Levante UD. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sevilla FC and Levante UD are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC kick off!
3.28
With imagination, Stephane Amoruso plays the ball forward to Chris Hupkes. Chris Hupkes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona shoots from outside the area. Dinis Burgos gets down and covers it.
4.08
Claus Myssing knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
10.52
Claus Myssing kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Charpennet.
18.58
Leonardo Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ted-Kelton Laspalles gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
20.26
Adolfo Duran comes in with a late challenge on Martim Duarte. Adolfo Duran is given a warning by the referee! Martim Duarte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.30
With some swift thinking, Adolfo Pardo plays the ball forward to Martim Duarte. Martim Duarte sees Claus Myssing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Myssing plays a scrappy one-two with Pavel Gutierrez and advances towards the goal... Claus Myssing shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
24.39
Martim Duarte flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.40
Andres Ruiz receives the ball from a throw-in from Kader Amrani. Andres Ruiz sees Adolfo Pardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adolfo Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.04
Albert Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran edges inside the box! Adolfo Duran shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Dinis Burgos.
32.57
Adolfo Duran flicks a high pass forward. Chris Hupkes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Hupkes knocks the ball forward, putting Adolfo Duran through on goal. Adolfo Duran makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.58
Stephane Amoruso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Albert Aguilar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Dinis Burgos.
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. Levante UD 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
Levante UD start the second half!
47.08
Chris Hupkes takes it forward alone. Chris Hupkes plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Pena and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Chris Hupkes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Dinis Burgos gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
51.02
Albert Aguilar hacks Roberto Campos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.52
Adolfo Pardo catches Nicolas Pena on the ankles. Adolfo Pardo is warned by the referee! Nicolas Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.43
Claus Myssing flicks a high ball forward to Martim Duarte who takes it down. Martim Duarte whips in a cross ball towards Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ted-Kelton Laspalles effortlessly picks it out of the air!
66.08
Albert Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Verges collects the pass. Sebastian Verges shoots from outside the area but Ted-Kelton Laspalles is on top of it.
67.39
Chris Hupkes hits a low pass to Julian Carmona. Julian Carmona finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.15
Roberto Campos hits a low pass to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Campos. Roberto Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
71.08
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward to Pavel Gutierrez who brings the ball under control. Pavel Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ted-Kelton Laspalles is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.43
Kader Amrani flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Verges controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Verges threads the ball through into the box. Some good footwork from Roberto Campos provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ted-Kelton Laspalles reads it well. Great keeping!
77.26
Claus Myssing makes a probing pass to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Ted-Kelton Laspalles. Excellent save.
78.43
Martim Duarte makes an attacking run forward. Martim Duarte runs straight at the defence! Martim Duarte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
85.03
Claus Myssing makes a probing pass to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.28
Adolfo Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Andres Ruiz. Andres Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Albert Cortes.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
11
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
20%
48%
32%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastian Verges of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings