Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Sevilla FCSevilla FC
Bojan PopovicBojan Popovic Computer Player Computer Player
Facundo AvilaF. Avila80
G
1
G
55Felipe GonzalezF. Gonzalez
Romarin JobR. Job75
D
2
D
72Alexander BabbelA. Babbel
Andres PenaA. Pena78
D
3
D
72Samuel AndradeS. Andrade
Fredrik GardnerF. Gardner71
D
4captain
D
57Ivan ReyesI. Reyes
Benjamín FigueroaB. Figueroa82
M
5
D
51Leonardo RomanL. Roman
Wilson DavidW. David80
M
6
M
62Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah86
M
7
M
58Jose Javier NietoJ. Nieto
Christian DilisoC. Diliso83
M
8
M
55Alberto DiezA. Diez
Nico MüllerN. Müller84
A
captain9
M
53Eduardo HelgueraE. Helguera
Walter BaggioW. Baggio68
A
10
A
75Alfredo RamirezA. Ramirez
Martin SakhoM. Sakho73
A
11
A
74Eduardo DiezE. Diez
 
Richard MaddisonR. Maddison33
D
12
A
57Alfredo VergesA. Verges
Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez59
M
13
G
55Albert CamineroA. Caminero
Simon KurthS. Kurth70
A
14
A
55Francisco ReyesF. Reyes

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


0.00
The first half starts with Valencia kicking off!
2.23
Samuel Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Nieto shoots from long range. Facundo Avila effortlessly gets down and covers it.
4.37
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Müller. Nico Müller directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
8.16
Jose Javier Nieto passes the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Gardner.
9.19
Alfredo Ramirez catches Andres Pena on the ankles. The referee calls over Alfredo Ramirez and warns him to calm down! Andres Pena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Christian Diliso flicks a high ball forward to Nico Müller who takes it down. Nico Müller skips past Ivan Reyes! Nico Müller cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
14.43
Jose Javier Nieto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.28
Samuel Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto picks a pass forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.27
Christian Diliso sees Nico Müller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nico Müller threads the ball through to Walter Baggio but he's offside!
22.56
Stephan Amoah comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Nieto. The referee calls over Stephan Amoah and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Nieto runs off the knock.
26.46
Andres Pena flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Amoah collects the pass. Stephan Amoah decides to run forward with the ball. Stephan Amoah runs straight at the defence! Stephan Amoah takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
27.55
Stephan Amoah clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Nieto. The referee calls over Stephan Amoah again and warns him to calm down! Jose Javier Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.16
Samuel Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Diez. Alberto Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.54
Fredrik Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. With a delightful solo run, Stephan Amoah stretches the opposition's defence. Stephan Amoah whips in a cross ball towards Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.56
Eduardo Helguera flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Christian Diliso flicks a high pass forward. Nico Müller collects the pass. Nico Müller knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Andrade.
44.31
Ivan Reyes makes a probing pass to Pedro Fernandez. Pedro Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.48
Jose Javier Nieto threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez runs straight at the defence! Romarin Job hacks Eduardo Diez from behind! Eduardo Diez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.21
Eduardo Helguera hits a low pass to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.39
Wilson David knocks the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
53.08
With vision, Christian Diliso plays the ball forward to Martin Sakho. Martin Sakho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Felipe Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
54.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Diez picks a pass forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.25
Ivan Reyes makes a simple pass to Alberto Diez. Alberto Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Avila who gathers it comfortably.
65.12
Alberto Diez threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
67.02
Stephan Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Sakho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Samuel Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Walter Baggio. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
69.18
Wilson David flicks the ball to his team mate, Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio plays a one-two with Nico Müller and rushes in on goal... Walter Baggio tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
72.41
Jose Javier Nieto receives the ball from a throw-in from Eduardo Helguera. Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
75.36
Wilson David plays the ball forward to Nico Müller. Nico Müller threads a neat ball through to Walter Baggio. Walter Baggio shoots from just inside the box but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.11
Valencia have made a substitution with Enrique Sanchez replacing Stephan Amoah .
83.03
Wilson David darts forward. Wilson David passes the ball forward but Nico Müller is offside!
90.00
Pedro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Alfredo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Alfredo Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Fredrik Gardner barges into Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

Sevilla FC
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
25.3%
48.2%
26.5%

Scorers
Nico Müller 10
Walter Baggio 37

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Walter Baggio of Valencia

Match Ratings
1.Facundo Avila (GK)
6
2.Romarin Job (DEF)
6
3.Andres Pena (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Gardner (DEF)
6
5.Benjamín Figueroa (MID)
6
6.Wilson David (MID)
7
7.Stephan Amoah (MID)
8
8.Christian Diliso (MID)
7
9.Nico Müller (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Walter Baggio (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Martin Sakho (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Maddison (DEF)
0
13.Enrique Sanchez (MID)
6
14.Simon Kurth (ATT)
0

1.Felipe Gonzalez (GK)
7
2.Alexander Babbel (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Andrade (DEF)
6
4.Ivan Reyes (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Roman (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Fernandez (MID)
6
7.Jose Javier Nieto (MID)
8
8.Alberto Diez (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Helguera (MID)
6
10.Alfredo Ramirez (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Diez (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Verges (ATT)
0
13.Albert Caminero (GK)
0
14.Francisco Reyes (ATT)
0