Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Racing Ferrol. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Racing Ferrol appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael  Torres.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the match underway!
6.01
Saliou Zahoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Gallo. Franco Gallo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.46
Ricardo Romero clumsily knocks into Saliou Zahoui. The referee calls over Ricardo Romero and shows him a yellow card! Saliou Zahoui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.13
With some swift thinking, Yurtcan Kayis plays the ball forward to Saliou Zahoui. With imagination, Saliou Zahoui laces a through ball forward to Jose Suarez. Jose Suarez threads the ball through to Franco Gallo but he's offside!
22.34
Oleg Bastin threads a neat ball through to Franco Gallo. Franco Gallo shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
27.19
From the throw-in, Pedro Fernandez picks out Ricardo Romero. Ricardo Romero flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Diez who brings the ball neatly under control. Eduardo Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
32.10
Ricardo Romero flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez who takes it down. Alfredo Ramirez shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.13
Eduardo Diez clumsily knocks into Yurtcan Kayis. The referee calls over Eduardo Diez and shows him a yellow card! Yurtcan Kayis runs off the knock.
34.34
Manuel Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Victor Duran collects the pass. Victor Duran threads the ball through to Oluwashegun Ikpeba. Oluwashegun Ikpeba shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
38.22
Pedro Fernandez catches Victor Duran on the ankles. The referee warns Pedro Fernandez to calm down! Victor Duran runs off the knock.
39.59
Ivan Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Metzler. Philipp Metzler advances with the ball. Philipp Metzler finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.13
Oleg Bastin threads a neat ball through to Franco Gallo. Franco Gallo plays a one-two with Jose Suarez and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Franco Gallo provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Samuel Andrade and goes wide.
45.00
Oleg Bastin takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Samuel Andrade reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
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. Racing Ferrol also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Racing Ferrol kick off!
47.18
Ricardo Romero plays the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.47
Leonardo Roman flicks a high pass forward. Philipp Metzler controls it well on his chest. Philipp Metzler sees Alfredo Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Antonio Nieto manages to gather it comfortably.
51.23
Ivan Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Reyes threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
59.05
Victor Duran flicks a high pass forward. Oluwashegun Ikpeba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oluwashegun Ikpeba plays a scrappy one-two with Franco Gallo and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oluwashegun Ikpeba provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball strikes Alexander Babbel's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.12
Oleg Bastin takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jimmy Allach. Samuel Andrade steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
67.11
Oleg Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Suarez. Jose Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Oluwashegun Ikpeba. Oluwashegun Ikpeba makes a deft header but somehow Alexander Babbel happens to be in the right place to block it.
71.37
Oleg Bastin catches Philipp Metzler on the ankles. Oleg Bastin is shown the yellow card! Philipp Metzler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.42
Saliou Zahoui takes a quick throw-in, which Oleg Bastin takes on the chest. Oleg Bastin passes the ball forward to Jose Suarez. Jose Suarez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
81.21
Samuel Andrade threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Nieto. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Nieto plays the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez plays a one-two with Alfredo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Diez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it flies just off target!
85.52
Alexander Babbel takes a long throw-in. Leonardo Roman makes a simple pass to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Crespo.
90.00
Alexander Babbel makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Babbel makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Babbel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Allach.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
29%
47.8%
23.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franco Gallo of Racing Ferrol

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Nieto (GK)
6
2.Manuel Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Yurtcan Kayis (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Crespo (DEF)
6
5.Jimmy Allach (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Bastin (MID)yellow card
6
7.Saliou Zahoui (MID)
8
8.Victor Duran (MID)
6
9.Franco Gallo (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Oluwashegun Ikpeba (ATT)
6
11.Jose Suarez (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Alves (MID)
0
13.Benoit Bianco (ATT)
0
14.Ivan Bazzani (MID)
0