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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to RCD Espanyol. A crowd of 18,091 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0RCD Espanyol start the match!
3.00
0-0Simion Urzica threads a neat ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Marquitos.
6.11
0-0With imagination, Zvonimir Stanic plays the ball forward to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Fernando Teixeira.
10.15
0-0Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Vidal collects the pass. Gregorio Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Sullivan but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.35
0-0Mauricio Guardiola catches Mike Hapgood on the ankles. Mauricio Guardiola is warned by the referee! Mike Hapgood runs off the knock.
20.48
0-0Mike Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
26.25
Claudio Suarez advances with the ball. Claudio Suarez threads the ball through to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oliver Zimmermann.
30.42
Zvonimir Stanic threads a neat ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
32.53
0-1Zvonimir Stanic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Frederico Hierro plays the ball forward to Roberto Marin. Roberto Marin flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Rizzo who gathers it comfortably.
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
48.44
Zvonimir Stanic threads the ball through to Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Marquitos.
49.47
Roberto Marin surges forward with the ball. Roberto Marin shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.56
Oliver Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood makes a simple pass to Yuri Netto. Yuri Netto finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fernando Teixeira manages to gather it easily.
53.54
Oliver Zimmermann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Hapgood. Mike Hapgood makes a simple pass to Gregorio Vidal. Gregorio Vidal knocks the ball forward, putting Yuri Netto through on goal. Yuri Netto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.40
Mauricio Guardiola makes a simple pass to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Danny Rizzo!
60.51
Ronnie Stuart hacks Zvonimir Stanic from behind! The referee brings Ronnie Stuart to one side and gives him a warning! Zvonimir Stanic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.20
Florian Junger powers a long ball forward. Yuri Netto shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
67.38
Zvonimir Stanic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Sullivan. Kevin Sullivan skips past Fernando Rodriguez! Kevin Sullivan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
71.47
Mauricio Guardiola sees space and advances. Mauricio Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
75.56
0-2Kevin Sullivan barges into Claudio Suarez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Claudio Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.22
0-2Sevilla FC have made a substitution with Giacomo Le Roux replacing Frederico Zubizarreta .
78.22
Ivan Marquitos plays the ball forward to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Giacomo Le Roux. Giacomo Le Roux shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.06
0-2Mike Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Hierro. The referee warns Mike Hapgood to calm down! Frederico Hierro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.51
Mauricio Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Giacomo Le Roux. Giacomo Le Roux shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.38
Fernando Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Mauricio Guardiola. Mauricio Guardiola makes a probing pass to Nuno Pinto. Nuno Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Roberto Marin hits a low pass to Alejandro Bravo. Alejandro Bravo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Kevin Sullivan 33 Yuri Netto 54 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Teixeira (GK)
7
2. Frederico Hierro (DEF)
6
3. Ivan Marquitos (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Suarez (DEF)
7
5. Fernando Rodriguez (DEF)
7
6. Roberto Marin (MID)
7
7. Mauricio Guardiola (MID)
7
8. Ronnie Stuart (MID)
7
9. Alejandro Bravo (ATT)
6
10. Frederico Zubizarreta (ATT)
6
11. Nuno Pinto (ATT)
6
12. Callum James (MID)
0
13. Eduardo Campos (ATT)
0
14. Giacomo Le Roux (DEF)
6
1. Danny Rizzo (GK)
6
2. Scott Gordon (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4. Florian Junger (DEF)
6
5. Simion Urzica (MID)
6
6. Zvonimir Stanic (MID)
8
7. Mike Hapgood (MID)
6
8. Gunnar Örn Gudfinnsson (MID)
6
9. Kevin Sullivan (ATT)
9
10. Gregorio Vidal (ATT)
7
11. Yuri Netto (ATT)
9
12. Nick Mustoe (MID)
0
13. David Delporte (ATT)
0
14. Stephen Campbell (MID)
0