Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 19,811 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.


0.00
Girona FC start the match!
3.34
Michael Vernazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri deftly passes the ball to Yacine Amrani, releasing him through on goal. Yacine Amrani muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Frederico Marquitos smothers it!
6.10
Jonathan Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.29
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Patricio Ferrer. The referee calls over Mauricio Ruiz and shows him a yellow card! Patricio Ferrer runs off the knock.
9.14
Jacob Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Castro who takes it down. Eduardo Castro plays the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
10.03
James Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Farid Maddour comfortably collects the pass. Farid Maddour lofts in a cross ball towards Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
15.38
Michael Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.55
Marinus Babangida passes the ball forward to Eduardo Castro. Eduardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona collects the pass. Alejandro Carmona plays a perfect one-two with Miguel Pirri and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Carmona cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Frederico Marquitos!
21.15
Eduardo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri shoots from distance. Solid save from Frederico Marquitos.
24.11
Patricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Sol Lawton collects the pass. Sol Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Marinus Jansen had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
27.03
Eduardo Castro makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Castro knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Carmona but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
28.47
Leon Upson threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Ruiz. Mauricio Ruiz passes the ball forward to Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani makes a probing pass to Miguel Pirri but he's offside!
32.04
Farid Maddour flicks a high pass forward to Leandro Cabezas who brings the ball under control. Leandro Cabezas lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
33.31
Mauricio Ruiz sees Yacine Amrani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yacine Amrani shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.43
James Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Sol Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Lawton lofts in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
40.28
Jonathan Thompson receives the ball from a throw-in from Sol Lawton. Jonathan Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl whips in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.31
Mauricio Ruiz clumsily knocks into Sol Lawton. The referee warns Mauricio Ruiz to calm down! Sol Lawton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Alejandro Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Peter Rommedahl. Alejandro Carmona is given a warning by the referee! Peter Rommedahl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Girona FC 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
Sevilla FC start the second half!
47.55
Yacine Amrani clumsily knocks into Manuel Varela. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Varela runs off the knock.
51.14
Karim Rahmani flicks a high pass forward. Younès Boulmerka collects the pass. Younès Boulmerka flicks the ball to his team mate, Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marinus Babangida.
53.00
Michael Vernazza threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
57.08
Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani rushes past Karim Rahmani! Yacine Amrani shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
60.11
Girona FC have made a substitution with Sylvain Riggott replacing Mauricio Ruiz .
61.13
Jacob Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Castro who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Castro hits a low pass to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.19
Sol Lawton hacks Leon Upson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Upson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.35
Jacob Redknapp chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Riggott. Sylvain Riggott laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Frederico Marquitos!
69.17
Farid Maddour flicks a high pass forward. Leandro Cabezas collects the pass. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.46
Leandro Cabezas comes in with a late challenge on Jacob Redknapp. The referee calls over Leandro Cabezas and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Redknapp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.05
Jonathan Thompson threads a neat ball through to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Upson.
81.08
Marinus Babangida catches Sol Lawton on the ankles. Marinus Babangida is shown the yellow card! Sol Lawton runs off the knock.
81.08
Free kick to Sevilla FC just outside the area...
82.29
Leandro Cabezas takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
83.08
Sylvain Riggott chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Carmona. Alejandro Carmona threads the ball through to Miguel Pirri but he's offside!
85.41
Jacob Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Castro who takes it down. Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Frederico Marquitos gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.4623655913978 vs 50.5376344086022
Play Area
Home team third: 30.11%, Midfield: 39.78%, Away team third: 30.11%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Castro of Girona FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Manuel Varela (DEF)
6
4. Karim Rahmani (DEF)
6
6
8
8. James Bruneau (MID)
6
5
10. Sol Lawton (ATT)
6
11. Farid Maddour (ATT)
6

12. Vincenzo Welter (DEF)
0
13. Adrian Smaino (DEF)
0
14. Chris Barrett (DEF)
0

3. Leon Upson (DEF)
6
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
6
9
9. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
7

12. Ezequiel Sivori (ATT)
0
13. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
6
14. Richard Mccall (DEF)
0