Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Málaga. A crowd of 19,934 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio  Sanz.


0.00
Málaga kick off!
8.02
Stephen McStay flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Pinna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Pinna lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.07
Alberto José Mari comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Andrade. Alberto José Mari is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Andrade runs off the knock.
18.05
Colin Telfer flicks a high pass forward to Martin Di Meglio who brings the ball under control. Martin Di Meglio advances with the ball. Martin Di Meglio whips in a cross ball towards Alberto José Mari. Leonardo Roman comes in with a late challenge on Alberto José Mari. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.41
Colin Telfer threads a neat ball through to Martin Di Meglio. Martin Di Meglio hits a low pass to Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola rushes past Leonardo Roman! Juan Guardiola tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Felipe Gonzalez!
33.52
Martin Di Meglio hacks Samuel Andrade from behind! The referee calls over Martin Di Meglio and warns him to calm down! Samuel Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.56
Stephen McStay decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Guardiola. Juan Guardiola flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.53
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Diez who takes it down. Eduardo Diez shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
49.51
Leonardo Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez sees Alfredo Ramirez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Ramirez shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Alexander Babbel plays the ball forward to Philipp Metzler. Philipp Metzler makes a probing pass to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Sachs.
60.55
Alexander Babbel knocks the ball forward to Philipp Metzler. Philipp Metzler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Philipp Metzler knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
61.19
Pedro Fernandez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Diez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Jose Suarez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
62.30
It's a corner kick. Pedro Fernandez kicks a low ball out wide. Alberto José Mari reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.21
Ricardo Romero flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Diez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Diez advances inside the box! Eduardo Diez tries a spectacular strike but Jose Suarez is on top of it.
65.18
Leonardo Roman flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Nieto who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Diez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Alfredo Ramirez provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.07
Stephen McStay makes a simple pass to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari advances inside the box! Alberto José Mari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
72.01
Martin Di Meglio passes the ball forward to Alberto José Mari. Alberto José Mari plays a scrappy one-two with Stefano Pinna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alberto José Mari provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Samuel Andrade.
77.21
Malte Sachs clumsily knocks into Eduardo Diez. Malte Sachs is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.25
Daniel Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Martin Di Meglio controls it well on his chest. Martin Di Meglio flicks a high pass forward. Alberto José Mari collects the pass. Alberto José Mari shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.51
Jose Javier Nieto barges into Stephen McStay. Jose Javier Nieto is given a warning by the referee! Stephen McStay stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.25
Pedro Fernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Fernandez shoots from 20 yards but somehow Jose Suarez manages to keep it out.
87.52
Pedro Fernandez makes a probing pass to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Sachs.
89.02
Stephen McStay comes in with a late challenge on Philipp Metzler. The referee warns Stephen McStay to calm down! Philipp Metzler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Ramirez of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings