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 CD Badajoz. A crowd of 17,469 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Vila.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz get the match underway!
6.19
Julian Ortega threads the ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
8.28
Pablo Jimenez threads a neat ball through to Miguel Nunez. Miguel Nunez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Nunez smothers it!
12.38
Guillermo Alonso barges into Nicolas Serrano. The referee calls over Guillermo Alonso and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas Serrano runs off the knock.
15.26
Leonardo Roman takes the throw-in. Alexander Babbel threads the ball through to Guillermo Alonso. Guillermo Alonso surges forward with the ball. Guillermo Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
16.42
Stuart Strachan comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Ramirez. The referee calls over Stuart Strachan and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Ramirez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.05
Stuart Strachan makes a simple pass to Julian Ortega. With imagination, Julian Ortega laces a through ball forward to Paul Mason. Paul Mason whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Eduardo Nunez.
26.20
Ivan Reyes makes a simple pass to Guillermo Alonso. Guillermo Alonso makes a simple pass to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.36
Antonio Mora flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Nunez who brings the ball under control. Miguel Nunez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Mason. Paul Mason outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
40.41
Ivan Reyes flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Nieto who takes it down. Jose Javier Nieto threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Leonardo Carnasciali.
41.37
Leonardo Roman takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Julian Ortega chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the second half underway!
47.19
Jose Javier Nieto makes a probing pass to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Strachan.
48.36
Antonio Mora comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Roman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Roman runs off the knock.
49.37
Stuart Strachan makes a simple pass to Nicolas Serrano. Nicolas Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Mason. Paul Mason shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Eduardo Nunez had no chance!! Goal for CD Badajoz!
54.19
Leonardo Roman comes in with a late challenge on Paul Mason. Leonardo Roman is shown the yellow card! Paul Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.26
Pedro Fernandez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Leonardo Carnasciali.
60.00
Leonardo Roman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jose Javier Nieto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.00
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Caminero replacing Antonio Mora and Ivan Marquez replacing Adolfo Ferrer .
61.30
Pedro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Ramirez and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Diez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.35
Jose Javier Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.30
Guillermo Alonso threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez plays a one-two with Eduardo Diez and rushes in on goal... Alfredo Ramirez takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
66.13
Ivan Marquez hits a low pass to Julian Ortega. Julian Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason rushes past Samuel Andrade! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Mason provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.07
Carlos Caminero clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Nieto. Carlos Caminero is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Nieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.28
Carlos Caminero flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Mason. Paul Mason shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
73.42
Ivan Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Nieto cuts inside the box! Ivan Marquez catches Jose Javier Nieto on the ankles. Jose Javier Nieto appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.08
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez collects the pass. Eduardo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Pichichi.
77.15
Ivan Marquez hacks Eduardo Diez from behind! The referee calls over Ivan Marquez and shows him a yellow card! Eduardo Diez stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.57
Samuel Andrade sees Pedro Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Fernandez hits a low pass to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Carnasciali smothers it!
81.12
Stuart Strachan catches Guillermo Alonso on the ankles. Stuart Strachan is given a warning by the referee! Guillermo Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.55
Julian Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vega who takes it down. Roberto Vega shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
89.16
Ivan Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Caminero controls it well on his chest. Showing wonderful composure, Carlos Caminero laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
24.4%
50%
25.6%

Scorers
Paul Mason 36, 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Mason of CD Badajoz

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Carnasciali (GK)
8
2.Hugo Pichichi (DEF)
6
3.Adolfo Ferrer (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Strachan (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Julian Ortega (MID)
7
6.Antonio Mora (MID)yellow card
5
7.Pablo Jimenez (MID)
6
8.Nicolas Serrano (MID)
6
9.Roberto Vega (ATT)
6
10.Paul Mason (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Miguel Nunez (ATT)
7
 
12.Carlton Richards (ATT)
0
13.Ivan Marquez (ATT)yellow card
5
14.Carlos Caminero (DEF)yellow card
5