Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 18,203 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe  Suarez.


0.00
The first half starts with Rayo Vallecano kicking off!
2.09
Carlos Verges threads a neat ball through to Sean Okon. Sean Okon whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
4.24
Mirko Pellissier threads the ball through to Alfredo Fernandez. These players appear to think like one. Alfredo Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile plays a one-two with Sean Okon and rushes in on goal... Martijn Gentile shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Amara Traore manages to keep it out.
9.02
Mirko Pellissier passes the ball forward to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges flicks a high pass forward to Sean Okon who brings the ball under control. Sean Okon shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.16
Ricardo Salas knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean Okon. Sean Okon shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Amara Traore.
21.28
Andre Guel threads a neat ball through to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
22.54
Alfredo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Gentile who brings the ball under control. Martijn Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Keegan.
26.09
Titus Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Gentile who brings the ball under control. Martijn Gentile shoots from outside the area. Amara Traore easily gets down and covers it.
27.06
Titus Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Rodriguez. Alfredo Rodriguez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Okon. Sean Okon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
32.15
Alfredo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Martijn Gentile controls it well on his chest. Martijn Gentile controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.37
Andre Guel threads a neat ball through to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
38.22
Ricardo Campos sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Campos sees Sean Okon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sean Okon shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Amara Traore manages to gather it comfortably.
39.21
Carlos Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Sean Okon. Sean Okon knocks in a cross ball towards Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.21
Eduardo Ferrer knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Ricardo Campos takes a short throw-in bringing Rafael Santos into play. Rafael Santos hits a low pass to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean Okon. Sean Okon lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC have changed their lineup with Andres Redondo replacing Rafael Santos, Adolfo Pena replacing Carlos Verges and Elena Munoz replacing Martijn Gentile. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Sean Okon barges into Tomas Bigica. Sean Okon is shown the yellow card! Tomas Bigica stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.24
Alberto Cano comes in with a late challenge on Andres Redondo. Alberto Cano is shown the yellow card! Andres Redondo runs off the knock.
51.02
Adolfo Pena flicks a high pass forward. Elena Munoz collects the pass. Elena Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Sean Okon. Sean Okon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Amara Traore gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
55.27
Jose Fortes Suarez makes a simple pass to Eduardo Ferrer. Eduardo Ferrer sees Alberto Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Cano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.52
Adolfo Pena flicks a high pass forward to Sean Okon who brings the ball under control. Sean Okon runs straight at the defence! Sean Okon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Amara Traore had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
60.58
Alfredo Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Sean Okon. Sean Okon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Bigica.
61.17
Alberto Cano comes in with a late challenge on Mirko Pellissier. The referee calls over Alberto Cano and warns him to calm down! Mirko Pellissier runs off the knock.
66.30
Alfredo Rodriguez threads the ball through to Sean Okon. Sean Okon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Traore who gathers it comfortably.
69.36
Alberto Cano barges into Ricardo Campos. The referee warns Alberto Cano again to calm down! Ricardo Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.49
Sean Okon barges into Neil Keegan. The referee warns Sean Okon to calm down! Neil Keegan runs off the knock.
73.11
Alfredo Rodriguez receives the ball from a throw-in from Ricardo Salas. Alfredo Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean Okon. Sean Okon shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
75.20
Andre Guel flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Lucien Song manages to gather it comfortably.
77.24
Eduardo Ferrer sees space and advances. Eduardo Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
79.37
Alfredo Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Rodriguez shoots from distance but is denied by Amara Traore. Excellent save.
83.15
Alfredo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Sean Okon controls it well on his chest. Sean Okon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.31
Mirko Pellissier catches Julian Gonzalez on the ankles. Mirko Pellissier is shown the yellow card! Julian Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
72.2%
27.8%
Play Area
26.6%
39.2%
34.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sean Okon of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings
1.Lucien Song (GK)
6
2.Rafael Santos (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Campos (DEF)
6
4.Titus Owen (DEF)
6
5.Mirko Pellissier (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Ricardo Salas (MID)
6
7.Carlos Verges (MID)
7
8.Alfredo Fernandez (MID)
7
9.Alfredo Rodriguez (MID)
7
10.Martijn Gentile (ATT)
7
11.Sean Okon (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Andres Redondo (DEF)
6
13.Adolfo Pena (MID)
7
14.Elena Munoz (ATT)
6

1.Amara Traore (GK)
9
2.Danijel Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Neil Keegan (DEF)
6
4.Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Bigica (DEF)
6
6.Andre Guel (MID)
6
7.Eduardo Ferrer (MID)
7
8.Wayne Jobson (ATT)
6
9.Alberto Cano (ATT)yellow card
4
10.Julian Gonzalez (ATT)
6
11.Sean Coppola (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Morton (MID)
0
13.Ralph Gascoigne (MID)
0
14.Mauricio Roman (GK)
0