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 Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 19,195 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis  Morales.


0.00
Sevilla FC get the match underway!
3.47
Guillermo Torres makes a probing pass to Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.16
Jose Javier Nieto threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Tavares.
8.51
Leonardo Roman flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Nieto who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Nieto plays the ball forward to Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
12.18
Gregorio Pascual breaks forward. Gregorio Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Igor Yashin who takes it down. Igor Yashin skips past Ivan Reyes! Some good footwork from Igor Yashin provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.57
Ivan Reyes sees space and advances. Ivan Reyes passes the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez makes a probing pass between the defence to Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges takes a shot at goal. Ernesto Velasco is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.28
Gary Matteo knocks the ball to his team mate, Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin plays a quick one-two with Daniel Moreira and rushes in on goal... Igor Yashin strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Nunez with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
26.52
Guillermo Torres hits a low pass to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
27.40
Samuel Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Philipp Metzler. Philipp Metzler knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Ernesto Velasco. Excellent save.
30.14
Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ernesto Velasco effortlessly gets down and covers it.
42.00
Philipp Metzler plays the ball forward to Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Tavares.
44.37
Gary Matteo sees a break and surges forward. Gary Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
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. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Daniel Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Torres. Guillermo Torres plays the ball forward to Francisco Pirri. Francisco Pirri shoots from long range. Eduardo Nunez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Adams plays the ball forward to Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
53.58
Guillermo Alonso makes a simple pass to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from long range but it is miles over!
55.05
Under pressure, Ivan Reyes clears the ball far upfield. Eduardo Diez whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Ernesto Velasco didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.45
Jose Javier Nieto clumsily knocks into Marc-Vivien Watier. The referee calls over Jose Javier Nieto and warns him to calm down! Marc-Vivien Watier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.35
Jose Javier Nieto brings the ball forward. Jose Javier Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Diez but he's offside!
63.41
Samuel Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Alonso. Guillermo Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Verges. Alfredo Verges knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.51
Gary Matteo flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Pirri collects the pass. Francisco Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Igor Yashin. Igor Yashin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
69.55
Samuel Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Torres. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guillermo Torres carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.03
Gregorio Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Torres. Guillermo Torres changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guillermo Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Pirri but he's offside!
73.47
Pedro Fernandez sees Alfredo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.48
Francisco Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Roman. The referee brings Francisco Pirri to one side and gives him a warning! Leonardo Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.25
Pedro Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Torres. Pedro Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Torres is taking some rough treatment out there!
90.00
Alexander Babbel clumsily knocks into Guillermo Torres. Alexander Babbel is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Torres hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Igor Yashin of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Ernesto Velasco (GK)
6
2.David Tavares (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Postiga (DEF)
6
4.Gregorio Pascual (DEF)
6
5.Marc-Vivien Watier (MID)
6
6.Gary Matteo (MID)
6
7.Guillermo Torres (MID)
7
8.Stan Adams (MID)
6
9.Francisco Pirri (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Igor Yashin (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Daniel Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Arno Höfer (ATT)
0
13.Tomas Reis (MID)
0
14.Martin Caminero (DEF)
0