Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Málaga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Redondo.
0.00
0-0Sevilla FC get the match underway!
2.56
1-0Guillermo Navarro knocks the ball forward 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!
6.15
1-0Manuel Rossi decides to run forward with the ball. Manuel Rossi knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Dinis Burgos.
14.56
1-0Oscar Saez sees space and advances. Oscar Saez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
15.19
Oscar Saez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez plays a quick one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and rushes in on goal... Pablo Diez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Dinis Burgos. What a save!
16.38
1-0Martim Duarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
21.12
Oscar Saez makes a simple pass to Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.27
1-1Takumi Tanaka makes a probing pass to Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez knocks the ball forward to Oswaldo Wiart but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.47
Oscar Saez kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell rushes past Andres Ruiz! Jacob Campbell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.34
Sebastian Verges makes a probing pass to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez shoots from 25 yards. Jean Pierre Dumas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.55
Oscar Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oswaldo Wiart. Oswaldo Wiart knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.01
Martim Duarte knocks the ball forward to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.52
Guillermo Navarro makes a probing pass to Martim Duarte. Martim Duarte makes a pass forward but Albert Barkero makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
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. Málaga 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
Málaga kick off and get the second half underway!
47.30
Takumi Tanaka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo threads the ball through to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Marcelino.
49.24
Andres Marcelino hits a low pass to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward. Pavel Gutierrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pavel Gutierrez skips past Takumi Tanaka! Pavel Gutierrez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of it.
51.51
With some swift thinking, Guillermo Navarro plays the ball forward to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Martim Duarte. Martim Duarte powers a header at goal but somehow Jean Pierre Dumas manages to keep it out.
54.55
Guillermo Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Albert Barkero collects the pass. Albert Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pavel Gutierrez!
60.36
Denys Prykhodnoy chips the ball to his team mate, Martim Duarte. Martim Duarte knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.47
Andres Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Navarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Navarro chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.33
Oscar Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Diez. Pablo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kader Amrani.
67.42
Oswaldo Wiart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
69.15
Eduardo Molina brings the ball forward. Eduardo Molina makes a simple pass to Oscar Saez. Oscar Saez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.11
4-2Oscar Saez clumsily knocks into Guillermo Navarro. The referee brings Oscar Saez to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.11
Guillermo Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Oswaldo Wiart. The referee calls over Guillermo Navarro and warns him to calm down! Oswaldo Wiart runs off the knock.
79.44
Andres Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Pavel Gutierrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pavel Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Molina.
85.57
Eduardo Molina flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Campbell collects the pass. Jacob Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Blokhin controls it well on his chest. Dmitri Blokhin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dinis Burgos with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%
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) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denys Prykhodnoy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andres Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martim Duarte (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Navarro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Claus Myssing (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Albert Barkero (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Sebastian Verges (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pavel Gutierrez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Roberto Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Elena Del Sol (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Montero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jean Pierre Dumas (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Takumi Tanaka (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Manuel Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacob Campbell (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Oswaldo Wiart (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Oscar Saez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dmitri Blokhin (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Pablo Diez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Romero P. Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Albert Merino (GK) | 0 | |