Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Sevilla FC. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Deportivo Alaves kick off the first half!
2.12
0-0Frederico Ortega makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Ortega shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
3.32
0-0Adolfo Hernandez makes a probing pass to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil shoots from 25 yards. Jose Fortes Helguera easily smothers it.
6.02
Frederico Ortega takes it forward alone. Frederico Ortega shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Helguera easily smothers it!
12.46
Adolfo Hernandez surges forward with the ball. Adolfo Hernandez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jose Fortes Helguera manages to gather it comfortably.
26.36
1-0Alfredo Gonzalez passes the ball forward to Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.22
Frederico Ortega threads the ball through to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.34
Adolfo Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil flicks the ball with his head. Jose Fortes Helguera easily picks it out of the air!
40.41
2-0Frederico Ortega catches Felipe Lopez on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Ortega and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.42
2-0Fernando Pena makes a probing pass to Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the second half underway!
48.36
2-0Juan-Carlos Mora catches Frederico Ortega on the ankles. Juan-Carlos Mora is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.45
Luis Blanco surges forward with the ball. Luis Blanco goes all the way! Luis Blanco takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.58
Noel Lawrence threads the ball through to Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.18
2-0Adolfo Hernandez clumsily knocks into Luis Blanco. The referee calls over Adolfo Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Luis Blanco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.18
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
60.14
Adolfo Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.18
Sergio Greco knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Hernandez. Adolfo Hernandez surges forward with the ball. Adolfo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.20
Sergio Greco makes a probing pass to Adolfo Hernandez. Adolfo Hernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Fortes Helguera.
75.57
Rodolfo Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Gonzalez. Alfredo Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
78.08
Raphael Vetter knocks the ball forward to Felipe Lopez. Felipe Lopez passes the ball forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez goes all the way! Felipe Fernandez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jose Fortes Martin easily smothers it.
81.58
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
83.25
Adolfo Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Francisco Gil. Francisco Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Castro.
89.05
Noel Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Ortega. Frederico Ortega makes a probing pass to Jimmy Leclercq. Jimmy Leclercq knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Castro.
90.00
Rodolfo Merino decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Merino makes a probing pass to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.2%
45.8%
Play Area
26.5%
47%
26.5%
Scorers