Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 15,022 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Correa.


0.00
Levante UD kick off!
3.07
Samuel Andrade passes the ball forward to Philipp Metzler. Philipp Metzler passes the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.21
Ivan Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Lindemann.
8.30
Without breaking stride, Enrique Lopez plays the ball forward to Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
14.47
Toni Jau makes a probing pass to Martin Pichichi. Martin Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Giancarlo Romualdi. Giancarlo Romualdi tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.21
Jose Javier Nieto threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alberto Segarra!
21.59
Guillermo Alonso barges into Julian Redondo. Guillermo Alonso is given a warning by the referee! Julian Redondo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.33
Guillermo Alonso brings the ball forward. Guillermo Alonso passes the ball forward but Eduardo Diez is offside!
26.36
Carlos Molowny chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Lopez. Enrique Lopez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Marquez. Antonio Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
28.38
Alexander Babbel darts forward. Alexander Babbel passes the ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.14
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Diez who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Molowny.
34.27
Martin Pichichi sees a break and surges forward. Martin Pichichi shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.44
Antonio Marquez barges into Leonardo Roman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.37
Enrique Lopez knocks the ball forward to Antonio Marquez. Antonio Marquez plays a one-two with Giancarlo Romualdi and rushes in on goal... Antonio Marquez tries a spectacular strike. Eduardo Nunez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
47.13
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.54
Philipp Metzler threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Ramirez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Alberto Segarra had no chance!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
59.42
Alexander Babbel chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Alonso. Guillermo Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
60.04
Levante UD have made 3 substitutions with Romero P. Delgado replacing Philipp Lindemann, Peter Lockley replacing Martin Pichichi and Eugenio Martin replacing Julian Redondo .
65.17
Jose Javier Nieto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Nieto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Molowny.
66.50
Romero P. Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Peter Lockley controls it well on his chest. Peter Lockley flicks a high pass forward. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Marquez. Antonio Marquez flicks the ball with his head but Eduardo Nunez reads it well. Good save!
67.36
Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.22
Jose Javier Nieto knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Segarra who gathers it comfortably.
75.03
Philipp Metzler knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.37
Guillermo Alonso threads the ball through to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Alberto Segarra. What a great pair of hands!
84.13
Peter Lockley threads the ball through to Jordy Van Nieuwstadt. Jordy Van Nieuwstadt shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 51.4285714285714 vs 48.5714285714286
Play Area
Home team third: 22.86%, Midfield: 48.57%, Away team third: 28.57%

Scorers

Man of the Match

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

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
4. Ivan Reyes (DEF)
6
6
6
9. Alberto Diez (MID)
6
10. Alfredo Ramirez (ATT)
9
11. Eduardo Diez (ATT)
8

12. Alfredo Verges (ATT)
0
13. Francisco Reyes (ATT)
0
0

3. Toni Jau (DEF)
6
6
5. Enrique Lopez (MID)
6
6
6
11. Antonio Marquez (ATT)
6

13. Peter Lockley (GK)
6
14. Eugenio Martin (DEF)
6