Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 16,816 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.


0.00
The first half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
3.56
Oberdan Guana makes a probing pass to John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern sees Leonardo Caballero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leonardo Caballero knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Wise. Paolo Wise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Frederico Marquitos, sees it late!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
6.43
Gabriel Marquez hacks John Mcgovern from behind! The referee calls over Gabriel Marquez and warns him to calm down! John Mcgovern stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.35
Kevin Neuhaus barges into John Mcgovern. Kevin Neuhaus is shown the yellow card! John Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.37
Davy Van Der Schaaf makes a probing pass to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
20.03
Raul Ambrosetti plays the ball forward to Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho sees Eduardo Guerrero just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Guerrero tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.49
Raul Ambrosetti flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Camacho who brings the ball under control. Rafael Camacho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
26.32
Leonardo Caballero hits a low pass to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Wise who takes it down. Paolo Wise knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Zubizarreta.
30.52
Kevin Neuhaus flicks a high pass forward to Eben Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Duran who gathers it comfortably.
36.52
Raul Ambrosetti barges into Maryn Bourgois. Raul Ambrosetti is given a warning by the referee! Maryn Bourgois gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.30
Gregorio Caminero sees Maryn Bourgois in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Bourgois knocks in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Atlético de Madrid kicking off!
53.19
Oberdan Guana comes in with a late challenge on Eben Dugbatey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eben Dugbatey stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.19
Free kick to Sevilla FC just outside the area...
56.09
Luis Lopes takes a cautious run up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Ricardo Duran is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
59.57
Paolo Wise comes in with a late challenge on Saidu A. Adeshina. The referee warns Paolo Wise to calm down! Saidu A. Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.24
Francisco Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Rafael Camacho. Rafael Camacho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.54
Oberdan Guana comes in with a late challenge on Saidu A. Adeshina. The referee calls over Oberdan Guana and warns him to calm down! Saidu A. Adeshina stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.50
Luis Lopez hits a low pass to John Mcgovern. John Mcgovern makes a simple pass to Raul Ambrosetti. Raul Ambrosetti shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
84.55
Gregorio Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Davy Van Der Schaaf holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Davy Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois whips in a cross ball towards Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey powers a header at goal. The ball comes off Oberdan Guana and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.06
Gabriel Marquez flicks a high pass forward to Eben Dugbatey who brings the ball under control. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Sean Marcon barges into Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
87.47
Raul Ambrosetti runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Raul Ambrosetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
32.8%
44.8%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eben Dugbatey of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings