Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to CD Leganés. A crowd of 19,290 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Patricio  Ramos.


0.00
The first half starts with CD Leganés kicking off!
4.02
Rafael Santos threads the ball through to Carlos Verges. Carlos Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Sean Okon. Sean Okon shoots from 25 yards. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.28
Julian Clegg sees Nicolas Crespo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Crespo knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.29
Ricardo Salas flicks a high ball forward to Sean Okon who takes it down. Sean Okon shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
18.17
Julian Clegg threads the ball through to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora runs straight at the defence! Alejandro Zamora side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
20.07
Titus Owen flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Fernandez who takes it down. Alfredo Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz shoots from 25 yards but somehow Stuart Matteo manages to keep it out.
22.13
Alfredo Fernandez takes a short throw-in bringing Trevor Batty into play. Trevor Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Okon. Sean Okon shoots from 20 yards. Stuart Matteo comfortably gets down and covers it.
24.49
Alfredo Fernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Okon. Sean Okon shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.21
Mervin Gilchrist threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora threads a neat, attacking ball through to Pedro Guardiola. Some silky footwork from Pedro Guardiola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.24
Julian Clegg plays the ball forward to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo knocks the ball forward, putting Pedro Guardiola through on goal. Pedro Guardiola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
33.31
Hugo Duran deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Guardiola. Pedro Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.01
Pedro Peiro knocks the ball forward to Daniel Vila. Daniel Vila knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo makes a probing pass to Alejandro Zamora but he's offside!
39.20
Mirko Pellissier makes a strong solo run forward. Mirko Pellissier makes an attacking run forward. Mirko Pellissier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Stuart Matteo manages to keep it out.
42.55
Titus Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Mervin Gilchrist. With some swift thinking, Mervin Gilchrist plays the ball forward to Alejandro Zamora. Alejandro Zamora runs straight at the defence! Alejandro Zamora makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés have changed their lineup with Sylvain Fadiga replacing Pedro Peiro, Matjaz Binotto replacing Gabriel Ortiz and Fernando Duran replacing Pedro Guardiola. 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!
49.21
Carlos Verges knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.18
Carlos Verges hacks Sylvain Fadiga from behind! Carlos Verges is warned by the referee! Sylvain Fadiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.27
Carlos Verges threads the ball through to Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
57.35
Hugo Duran sees Fernando Duran in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Lucien Song is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.52
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Campos replacing Rafael Santos and Noah Jaschke replacing Sean Okon .
63.44
Alfredo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Noah Jaschke who brings the ball under control. Noah Jaschke whips in a cross ball towards Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
71.42
Elena Munoz barges into Titus Kirkland. The referee calls over Elena Munoz and warns him to calm down! Titus Kirkland stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.50
Carlos Verges kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Stuart Matteo. Excellent save.
73.56
Mervin Gilchrist threads the ball through to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Crespo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.08
Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Alfredo Rodriguez replacing Alfredo Fernandez .
81.14
Matjaz Binotto barges into Noah Jaschke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Jaschke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Julian Clegg laces a through ball forward to Nicolas Crespo. Nicolas Crespo shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Mirko Pellissier threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Rodriguez. Alfredo Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Munoz. Elena Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
31.5%
43.8%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Crespo of CD Leganés

Match Ratings
1.Lucien Song (GK)
6
2.Rafael Santos (DEF)
6
3.Mirko Pellissier (DEF)
7
4.Titus Owen (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Jimenez (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Salas (MID)
6
7.Carlos Verges (MID)
8
8.Alfredo Fernandez (MID)
6
9.Trevor Batty (MID)
6
10.Elena Munoz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sean Okon (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ricardo Campos (DEF)
6
13.Alfredo Rodriguez (MID)
6
14.Noah Jaschke (ATT)
6

1.Stuart Matteo (GK)
8
2.Titus Kirkland (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Peiro (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Ortiz (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Vila (MID)
6
6.Mervin Gilchrist (MID)
6
7.Julian Clegg (MID)
7
8.Hugo Duran (MID)
6
9.Nicolas Crespo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alejandro Zamora (ATT)
8
11.Pedro Guardiola (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Matjaz Binotto (GK)yellow card
5
13.Sylvain Fadiga (ATT)
6
14.Fernando Duran (ATT)
7