Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Deportivo Alaves. A crowd of 18,455 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportivo Alaves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Ramos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportivo Alaves get the match underway!
12.32
Vincenzo Sbaccanti threads a neat ball through to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia skips past Alexander Babbel! Samuel Andrade catches Luciano Grassadonia on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
14.26
Jose Javier Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks 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. Superb reactions from Fernando Farinos. What a save!
21.14
Leonardo Ramirez pushes up the pitch. Leonardo Ramirez advances with the ball. Leonardo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Eduardo Nunez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.30
Guillermo Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ramirez.
27.46
Vincenzo Sbaccanti kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Vidal. Julian Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Fernandez. Samuel Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Fernandez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
33.11
Ivan Reyes chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto threads the ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Diaz.
39.50
Vincenzo Sbaccanti threads a neat ball through to Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
42.16
Samuel Andrade sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Samuel Andrade laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.40
Pedro Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
49.11
Philipp Metzler chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
65.56
Guillermo Alonso takes it forward alone. Guillermo Alonso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Fernando Farinos is on top of it.
67.43
Umberto Brevi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Babbel.
71.29
Guillermo Alonso brings the ball forward. Guillermo Alonso tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.06
Gabriel Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Umberto Brevi. Seeing a gap ahead, Umberto Brevi laces a weighted ball forward to Rodolfo Fernandez. Rodolfo Fernandez hits a low pass to Mathieur Capron. Some silky footwork from Mathieur Capron provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's there!! Eduardo Nunez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.43
Pedro Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
83.54
Pedro Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Leonardo Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
84.51
Vincenzo Sbaccanti passes the ball forward to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.39
Luciano Grassadonia catches Samuel Andrade on the ankles. The referee calls over Luciano Grassadonia and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Umberto Brevi threads a neat ball through to Luciano Grassadonia. Luciano Grassadonia puts a great ball through. Rodolfo Fernandez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
25.3%
50.6%
24.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Ramirez of Deportivo Alaves