Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Weserstadion where SV Werder Bremen play Sevilla FC in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. SV Werder Bremen lead by 3-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both SV Werder Bremen and Sevilla FC are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.


0.00
The whistle blows and SV Werder Bremen kick off!
3.52
Showing composure, Younès Boulmerka picks a pass forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
4.08
Younès Boulmerka threads a neat ball through to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl threads a neat ball through to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.27
James Bruneau catches Simão Galindo on the ankles. James Bruneau is shown the yellow card! Simão Galindo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.08
Younès Boulmerka sees James Bruneau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Bruneau sees space and advances. James Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from Ernesto Canales.
18.57
Luis Davila takes a quick throw-in. Jamie Priestley sees Bjorn-Tore Riise in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bjorn-Tore Riise passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Rego and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bryan Veurink comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Frederico Marquitos comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.26
Jonas Prantl pushes up the pitch. Jonas Prantl surges forward with the ball. Jonas Prantl cuts inside the box! Jonas Prantl rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.06
Jamie Priestley gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Luis Davila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Frederico Marquitos manages to keep it out.
32.28
Patricio Ferrer makes a probing pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards James Bruneau. James Bruneau outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Ernesto Canales had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
36.40
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.19
Seeing a gap ahead, James Bruneau plays the ball forward to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nikolas Welter.
44.41
James Bruneau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl knocks the ball forward, putting Colin Hendry through on goal. Colin Hendry rockets a shot on goal. The keeper, Ernesto Canales, sees it late!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. SV Werder Bremen appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the second half underway!
47.09
Younès Boulmerka flicks a high pass forward to Peter Rommedahl who brings the ball under control. Peter Rommedahl passes the ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Some silky footwork from Matt James provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.26
James Bruneau threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.59
Fadel Boucher flicks a high pass forward. Luis Davila controls it well on his chest. Luis Davila shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
55.11
Without breaking stride, Karim Rahmani plays the ball forward to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl threads a neat ball through to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
59.57
With a delightful solo run, Luis Davila stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Davila knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Todd. Kevin Todd fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.35
Matt James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ernesto Canales.
61.35
It's a corner kick. James Bruneau loops the ball in to towards the near post. Bryan Veurink chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
63.03
Patricio Ferrer chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Ernesto Canales smothers it!
65.32
Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Davila laces a weighted ball forward to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
66.28
Matt James makes a beautiful solo run. Matt James whips in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.31
Fadel Boucher flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Todd who brings the ball under control. Kevin Todd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.30
Manuel Varela plays the ball forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau hits a low pass to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.05
Manuel Varela barges into Bryan Veurink. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bryan Veurink hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.58
Bryan Veurink chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Davila. Luis Davila plays a scrappy one-two with Simão Galindo and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Luis Davila provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Marquitos effortlessly smothers it!
83.15
Jonas Prantl makes a simple pass to Bryan Veurink. Bryan Veurink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Riise but the linesman indicates offside!
89.43
Peter Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Leandro Cabezas is offside!
90.00
Simão Galindo sees a break and surges forward. Simão Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Veurink controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Bryan Veurink provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Frederico Marquitos comfortably gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.1176470588235 vs 55.8823529411765
Play Area
Home team third: 27.94%, Midfield: 42.65%, Away team third: 29.41%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Hendry of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Jonas Prantl (DEF)
8
6
5. Fadel Boucher (MID)
6
6
7. Luis Davila (MID)
7
9. Kevin Todd (ATT)
6
10. Bryan Veurink (ATT)
6
11. Luis Rego (ATT)
6

12. Marcel Vogel (ATT)
0
0

2. Karim Rahmani (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Varela (DEF)
5
6
7
7. James Bruneau (MID)
8
8. Matt James (MID)
7
9. Colin Hendry (ATT)
9
10. Leandro Cabezas (ATT)
6
11. Alec Davidson (ATT)
6

12. Vincenzo Welter (DEF)
0
13. Sol Lawton (ATT)
0
14. Farid Maddour (ATT)
0