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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at El Madrigal where Villarreal CF play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 20,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Villarreal CF are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
3.34
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Manuele Del Prete who takes it down. Manuele Del Prete controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adrian Smaino.
8.07
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Camacho controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Camacho makes a defence splitting pass to Malte Meidt. Some silky footwork from Malte Meidt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.08
Manuele Del Prete threads a neat ball through to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Marquitos smothers it!
14.49
Juan Marquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Rick Dos Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.52
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Camacho who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Camacho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuele Zanon but the linesman indicates offside!
21.01
Gregorio Caminero makes a strong solo run forward. Gregorio Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas plays a scrappy one-two with Eben Dugbatey and stumbles forward towards the goal... Leandro Cabezas side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.08
Gabriel Marquez knocks the ball forward to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.17
Gabriel Marquez kicks a strong pass forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.24
Juan Marquez flicks a high pass forward. Eben Dugbatey controls it well on his chest. Eben Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon connects with a diving header. Rick Dos Santos picks it out of the air!
34.23
Gabriel Marquez threads a neat ball through to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.26
Gregorio Caminero advances with the ball. Gregorio Caminero brings the ball forward. Gregorio Caminero whips in a cross ball towards Dario Arpinon. With a superhuman jump, Dario Arpinon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Rick Dos Santos had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
40.01
With vision, Gabriel Marquez plays the ball forward to Luis Lopes. Luis Lopes threads a neat ball through to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Dario Arpinon. Dario Arpinon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Rick Dos Santos easily punches it away to safety.
42.08
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Manuele Zanon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuele Zanon darts forward. Manuele Zanon knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
44.07
Manuele Del Prete passes the ball forward to Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Villarreal CF appear unchanged since the first half. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off and get the second half underway!
48.20
Luis Lopes threads the ball through to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.14
Manuele Del Prete kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho whips in a cross ball towards Malte Meidt. Malte Meidt shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.04
Nikolas Welter knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuele Del Prete. Manuele Del Prete hits a low pass to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem plays a scrappy one-two with Malte Meidt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Harvey Overbeek-Bloem tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Marquitos effortlessly smothers it!
59.37
Giuseppe Damiani plays the ball forward to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.37
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Pierpaolo Tambellini replacing Dario Arpinon and Victor Romero replacing Eben Dugbatey .
65.02
Gabriel Marquez takes it forward alone. Gabriel Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
66.36
Luis Lopes clumsily knocks into Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Overbeek-Bloem hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.20
Giuseppe Damiani makes a probing pass to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Frederico Marquitos manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.58
Luis Lopes barges into Manuele Del Prete. The referee calls over Luis Lopes and warns him to calm down! Manuele Del Prete hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.34
Eduardo Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Manuele Zanon who takes it down. Manuele Zanon lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Frederico Marquitos.
72.18
Manuele Zanon takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Pierpaolo Tambellini reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.48
Francesco Porro knocks the ball forward to Harvey Overbeek-Bloem. Harvey Overbeek-Bloem makes a simple pass, allowing Malte Meidt to run into the box. Saidu A. Adeshina comes in with a late challenge on Malte Meidt. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.35
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Camacho who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Camacho tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
81.49
Norman Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giuseppe Damiani. Giuseppe Damiani threads a neat ball through to Francesco Porro. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Camacho. Guillermo Camacho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Adrian Smaino blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.52
Francesco Porro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francesco Porro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
89.42
Gregorio Caminero comes in with a late challenge on Giuseppe Damiani. Gregorio Caminero is warned by the referee! Giuseppe Damiani runs off the knock.
90.00
Antonio Zubizarreta barges into Malte Meidt. The referee warns Antonio Zubizarreta to calm down! Malte Meidt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 10 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60.2409638554217 vs 39.7590361445783
Play Area
Home team third: 24.10%, Midfield: 43.37%, Away team third: 32.53%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malte Meidt of Villarreal CF

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
7
7. Manuele Zanon (MID)
6
9. Malte Meidt (ATT)
9

12. Simon Oswald (GK)
0
13. Ljubisa Nappi (DEF)
0
14. Diego Di Cara (MID)
0

5. Adrian Smaino (DEF)
6
6. Juan Marquez (MID)
7
7
8. Luis Lopes (MID)
5
7
10. Eben Dugbatey (ATT)
8
11. Dario Arpinon (ATT)
7

12. Wayne Hapgood (DEF)
0
13. Victor Romero (DEF)
6