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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
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 Marcos José Mari.


0.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the match underway!
2.52
Miguel Velasco comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Pichichi. The referee warns Miguel Velasco to calm down! Jose Javier Pichichi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.01
Fernando Suarez hits a low pass to Jose Guerrero. Jose Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Serrano collects the pass. Eduardo Serrano edges inside the box! Eduardo Serrano shoots from just inside the box but Raimond Van Westerop reads it well. Great keeping!
8.54
Miguel Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Oscar Del Sol barges into Mauricio Gimenez. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
9.31
Rafael Verges knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.58
Ernesto Kiko barges into Jose Guerrero. The referee warns Ernesto Kiko to calm down! Jose Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.11
Gabriel Lozano makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Molina. Jose Javier Molina surges forward with the ball. Jose Javier Molina shoots from outside the area but Luis Marcelino is on top of it.
21.52
Jose Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Jimenez but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.36
Romero P. Ramirez sees Eduardo Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raimond Van Westerop who gathers it comfortably.
26.40
Adolfo Molowny flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Gimenez who gracefully takes it down. Mauricio Gimenez shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
30.57
Marcos Verges makes a simple pass to Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raimond Van Westerop who gathers it comfortably.
32.18
Fernando Suarez breaks forward. Fernando Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Jimenez. Alfredo Jimenez shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
36.58
Eduardo Serrano barges into Gabriel Lozano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.39
Ernesto Kiko passes the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The referee whistles 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. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off the second half!
48.55
Oscar Del Sol hits a low pass to Jose Guerrero. Jose Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.47
Rafael Verges clumsily knocks into Adolfo Molowny. The referee calls over Rafael Verges and shows him a yellow card! Adolfo Molowny runs off the knock.
55.26
Ernesto Kiko barges into Jose Guerrero. The referee brings Ernesto Kiko to one side and gives him another warning! Jose Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.07
Miguel Velasco hits a low pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Gimenez. Mauricio Gimenez directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
60.37
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Paul Gemmell replacing Jose Javier Pichichi and Adolfo Redondo replacing Marcos Verges .Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Kiko replacing Pedro Ferrer and Gabriel Ortega replacing Mauricio Gimenez .
61.45
Fernando Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Verges who brings the ball under control. Rafael Verges sees Alfredo Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alfredo Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Raimond Van Westerop reads it well. Superb keeping!
65.42
Adolfo Molowny takes it forward alone. Adolfo Molowny shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.40
Adolfo Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Luis Marcelino with no chance!! Goal for Atlético de Madrid!
69.59
Jose Javier Molina knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Ortega. Gabriel Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Gemmell.
71.52
Adolfo Redondo sees a break and surges forward. Adolfo Redondo puts a great ball through. Alfredo Jimenez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.55
Gabriel Menendez catches Jose Javier Moreno on the ankles. The referee brings Gabriel Menendez to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Moreno carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.48
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Juan-Carlos Calvo replacing Adolfo Molowny .
78.56
With great vision, Rafael Verges plays the ball forward to Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Raimond Van Westerop gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
81.45
Oscar Del Sol makes a strong solo run forward. Oscar Del Sol knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Serrano. Eduardo Serrano deftly passes the ball to Alfredo Jimenez, releasing him through on goal. Alfredo Jimenez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alfredo Jimenez scores for Sevilla FC!!
87.41
Miguel Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez puts a great ball through. Gabriel Ortega runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 57.7464788732394 vs 42.2535211267606
Play Area
Home team third: 30.99%, Midfield: 46.48%, Away team third: 22.54%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Jimenez of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
4. Oscar Del Sol (DEF)
7
6. Jose Guerrero (MID)
6
7. Marcos Verges (MID)
6
8. Rafael Verges (MID)
6
10. Alfredo Jimenez (ATT)
9
11. Eduardo Serrano (ATT)
8

12. Paul Gemmell (ATT)
6
13. Adolfo Redondo (DEF)
6
14. Pedro Ortega (GK)
0