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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play Rio Ave in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sevilla FC kick off and get the first half underway!
4.59
Andy Lightfoot sees Kouadio Ba in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.42
Alfredo Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.43
Marcos Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Ward. Oleg Ward threads the ball through to Paul C. Olteanu. Paul C. Olteanu tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Diogo Lemus smothers it!
22.23
Alfredo Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Paul C. Olteanu who brings the ball under control. Paul C. Olteanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Ferreira.
26.54
Carlos Barros flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Paulo Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.28
Carlos Barros surges forward with the ball. Carlos Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
36.23
Adolfo Pena makes a simple pass to Paul C. Olteanu. Paul C. Olteanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.13
Adolfo Pena hacks Andy Lightfoot from behind! The referee warns Adolfo Pena to calm down! Andy Lightfoot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.40
Celestine Enyinnaya changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Celestine Enyinnaya lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave 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
Rio Ave kick off!
47.31
Alfonso Adami runs forward with the ball. Alfonso Adami hits a low pass to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Lucien Song is on top of it.
48.10
Ricardo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pena. With vision, Adolfo Pena plays the ball forward to Paul C. Olteanu. Paul C. Olteanu lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Gentile. With a superhuman jump, Martijn Gentile connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Diogo Lemus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.21
Alfredo Rodriguez threads the ball through to Paul C. Olteanu. Paul C. Olteanu edges inside the box! Paul C. Olteanu looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.09
Andres Redondo makes a probing pass to Oleg Ward. Oleg Ward chips the ball to his team mate, Martijn Gentile. Martijn Gentile lofts in a cross ball towards Paul C. Olteanu. Schumann Vellas catches Paul C. Olteanu on the ankles. Paul C. Olteanu appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
60.47
Sevilla FC have made 2 substitutions with Jose Montero replacing Adolfo Pena and Eduardo Santos replacing Martijn Gentile .
61.50
Carlos Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Pinheiro but he's offside!
65.13
Alfredo Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.44
Oleg Ward threads the ball through to Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Paul C. Olteanu. Paul C. Olteanu whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.45
Alfonso Adami makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros makes a simple pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba threads a neat ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.07
Rafael Santos comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Pinheiro. The referee calls over Rafael Santos and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.27
Ricardo Campos clumsily knocks into Celestine Enyinnaya. The referee warns Ricardo Campos to calm down! Celestine Enyinnaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Carlos Barros threads a neat ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. With a superhuman jump, Stefan Gentenaar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Lucien Song.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 51.4705882352941 vs 48.5294117647059
Play Area
Home team third: 30.88%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 19.12%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kouadio Ba of Rio Ave

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Lucien Song (GK)
6
2. Rafael Santos (DEF)
5
3. Marcos Flores (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Oleg Ward (MID)
6
7. Adolfo Pena (MID)
6
10. Paul C. Olteanu (ATT)
7
11. Martijn Gentile (ATT)
9

0
13. Jose Montero (MID)
6
14. Eduardo Santos (ATT)
6

1. Diogo Lemus (GK)
6
6
4. Alfonso Adami (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Carlos Barros (MID)
7
10. Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
7
11. Kouadio Ba (ATT)
9

12. Mihai Cuza (DEF)
0
13. Jose Jardim (MID)
0
14. Marek Pol (ATT)
0