Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 18,866 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
2.55
Ernesto Nieto sees Nils Kuzorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Kuzorra plays a scrappy one-two with Ernesto Nieto and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nils Kuzorra tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
6.51
Dario Arpinon threads a neat ball through to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks the ball to his team mate, Davy Van Der Schaaf. Davy Van Der Schaaf rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.02
Davy Van Der Schaaf advances with the ball. Davy Van Der Schaaf sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
14.07
Davy Van Der Schaaf threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Maryn Bourgois scores for Sevilla FC!!
21.42
Gregorio Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes threads a neat ball through to Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jamie Scales.
26.48
Adrian Smaino comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Lawrence. The referee brings Adrian Smaino to one side and gives him a warning! Trevor Lawrence gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.49
With great vision, Dario Arpinon plays the ball forward to Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois threads the ball through into the box. Eben Dugbatey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.35
Saidu A. Adeshina barges into Ernesto Nieto. The referee brings Saidu A. Adeshina to one side and gives him a warning! Ernesto Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.01
Jamie Scales threads a neat ball through to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Nils Kuzorra who brings the ball under control. Nils Kuzorra whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Numancia are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.33
Kanga Dimy threads a neat ball through to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luis Ribeiro. Luis Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.53
Ernesto Nieto breaks forward. Ernesto Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Lawrence collects the pass. Trevor Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
42.29
Luis Ribeiro takes the throw-in. Trevor Lawrence passes the ball forward to Eduardo Perez. Eduardo Perez shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
44.44
Adrian Smaino hacks Luis Ribeiro from behind! The referee calls over Adrian Smaino again and warns him to calm down! Luis Ribeiro runs off the knock.
45.00
Davy Van Der Schaaf surges forward with the ball. Davy Van Der Schaaf plays a one-two with Gabriel Marquez and rushes in on goal... Davy Van Der Schaaf takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the second half underway!
47.15
Luis Lopes clumsily knocks into Trevor Lawrence. Luis Lopes is warned by the referee! Trevor Lawrence is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
48.36
Davy Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kanga Dimy.
51.22
Gabriel Marquez makes an attacking run forward. Gabriel Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kanga Dimy.
53.55
Antonio Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Eben Dugbatey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.19
Kanga Dimy brings the ball forward. Kanga Dimy whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Perez. Eduardo Perez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.48
Davy Van Der Schaaf hits a low pass to Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon whips in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Eduardo Sanchez comes in with a late challenge on Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
61.21
Gregorio Caminero makes a probing pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey threads the ball through to Gabriel Marquez but he's offside!
65.00
Davy Van Der Schaaf chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Bourgois. Maryn Bourgois jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.06
Gabriel Marquez comes in with a late challenge on Felipe Hidalgo. The referee calls over Gabriel Marquez and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Hidalgo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.04
Luis Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Jamie Scales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamie Scales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.27
Gregorio Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Van Der Schaaf. Davy Van Der Schaaf changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Davy Van Der Schaaf shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
78.27
Antonio Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Marquez. Gabriel Marquez threads a neat ball through to Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kanga Dimy.
85.51
Nils Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Felipe Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Felipe Hidalgo plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Perez and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Felipe Hidalgo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.04
Davy Van Der Schaaf makes a probing pass to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eben Dugbatey shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Dario Arpinon catches Kanga Dimy on the ankles. The referee calls over Dario Arpinon and warns him to calm down! Kanga Dimy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
7
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
38.8%
41.2%
20%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Davy Van Der Schaaf of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Tiago Teixeira (GK)
6
2.Eduardo Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Kanga Dimy (DEF)
6
4.Jamie Scales (DEF)
6
5.Craig Inglis (DEF)
6
6.Ernesto Nieto (MID)
6
7.Trevor Lawrence (MID)
6
8.Felipe Hidalgo (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Nils Kuzorra (ATT)
6
10.Luis Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Perez (ATT)
6
 
12.David Mangone (MID)
0
13.Harvey Inia (MID)
0
14.Fernando Lima (GK)
0