Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Romareda where Real Zaragoza play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 20,200 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Zaragoza are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.


0.00
Real Zaragoza kick off and get the match underway!
3.56
Denys Prykhodnoy breaks forward. Denys Prykhodnoy kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Barkero but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.08
Guillermo Navarro receives the ball from a throw-in from Martim Duarte. Guillermo Navarro flicks a high pass forward to Claus Myssing who brings the ball under control. Claus Myssing knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges makes a looping header on goal. Sabri Cinetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
9.40
Edmundo Vila changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Vila passes the ball forward but Vincenzo Köller is offside!
10.48
Edmundo Vila clumsily knocks into Claus Myssing. The referee brings Edmundo Vila to one side and gives him a warning! Claus Myssing runs off the knock.
12.18
Jose Fortes Helguera threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Claude Carmona collects the pass. Claude Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Suarez but he's offside!
18.21
Guillermo Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Sabri Cinetti gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
21.05
Claus Myssing makes a probing pass to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero plays a scrappy one-two with Pavel Gutierrez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Albert Barkero takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sabri Cinetti manages to gather it easily.
22.09
Guillermo Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sabri Cinetti with no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
32.31
Andres Marcelino kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Navarro plays the ball forward to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing advances inside the box! Claus Myssing side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sabri Cinetti manages to gather it.
36.34
Jose Fortes Helguera sees Miguel Izquierdo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Izquierdo lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Dinis Burgos!
39.58
Felipe Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual rushes past Andres Marcelino! Enrique Pascual muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
42.03
Felipe Romero flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila collects the pass. Edmundo Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Marcelino.
44.10
Edmundo Vila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Suarez. With a superhuman jump, Leonardo Suarez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Zaragoza appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.21
Andres Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing threads the ball through to Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Sabri Cinetti.
49.49
Martim Duarte makes a probing pass to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero edges inside the box! Albert Barkero tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Julian Vicente!
51.46
Martim Duarte sees a break and surges forward. Martim Duarte finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.01
Martim Duarte threads a neat ball through to Pavel Gutierrez. Pavel Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.41
Edmundo Vila brings the ball forward. Edmundo Vila makes a great pass forward. Vincenzo Köller runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
59.31
Enrique Segarra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona makes a great pass forward. Leonardo Suarez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.39
Denys Prykhodnoy knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Myssing. Claus Myssing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.53
Claude Carmona catches Denys Prykhodnoy on the ankles. Claude Carmona is shown the yellow card! Denys Prykhodnoy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.16
Andres Marcelino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andres Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Navarro. Guillermo Navarro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.05
Vincenzo Köller hits a low pass to Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Leonardo Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Andres Ruiz. Excellent block.
79.16
Guillermo Navarro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guillermo Navarro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Vicente.
81.00
Jose Fortes Helguera advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Helguera chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Vila but the referee indicates it's offside!
84.41
Miguel Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Segarra. Enrique Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Dinis Burgos.
90.00
Guillermo Navarro makes a probing pass to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Verges. Sebastian Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastian Verges!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%


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

Match Ratings