Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Sevilla FC. A crowd of 16,709 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Matthäus.


0.00
Numancia kick off!
3.53
Trevor Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Martin Sankhare collects the pass. Martin Sankhare knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
4.28
Ernesto Nieto threads a neat ball through to Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Welter.
9.43
Antonio Zubizarreta knocks the ball forward to Sol Fletcher. Sol Fletcher sees Eben Dugbatey just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eben Dugbatey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.11
Vincenzo Welter makes a simple pass to Adrian Smaino. Adrian Smaino sees a break and surges forward. Adrian Smaino skips past Cedric Camadini! Adrian Smaino rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.30
Cedric Camadini kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Nieto. Ernesto Nieto whips in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Frederico Marquitos comfortably picks it out of the air!
22.34
Kanga Dimy comes in with a very late challenge on Adrian Smaino. Kanga Dimy is shown the red card!! Adrian Smaino stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.38
Peter Rommedahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Fletcher. Sol Fletcher plays a one-two with James Bruneau and rushes in on goal... Sol Fletcher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.44
Davy Van Der Schaaf makes an attacking run forward. Davy Van Der Schaaf sees Sol Fletcher just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sol Fletcher rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Lima.
29.24
It's a corner kick. James Bruneau kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Victor Romero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
30.24
Peter Rommedahl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Fletcher. Sol Fletcher advances inside the box! Cedric Camadini catches Sol Fletcher on the ankles. Sol Fletcher appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
33.43
Cedric Camadini receives the ball from a throw-in from Craig Inglis. Cedric Camadini lofts the ball long. Felipe Hidalgo shoots from long range but is denied by Frederico Marquitos. Excellent save.
36.34
Ernesto Nieto hacks Eben Dugbatey from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eben Dugbatey stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.31
Peter Rommedahl makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Rommedahl shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.46
Davy Van Der Schaaf knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey plays a one-two with Peter Rommedahl and rushes in on goal... Eben Dugbatey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.18
Trevor Lawrence advances with the ball. Trevor Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Welter.
44.55
Davy Van Der Schaaf kicks a strong pass forward to Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey plays a quick one-two with Sol Lawton and rushes in on goal... Eben Dugbatey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Ernesto Nieto surges forward with the ball. Ernesto Nieto shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Sevilla FC kick off!
47.09
Nils Kuzorra flicks a high pass forward to Trevor Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Trevor Lawrence flicks a high ball forward to David Watson who takes it down. David Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.06
Davy Van Der Schaaf hits a low pass to Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton plays a one-two with Davy Van Der Schaaf and advances towards the goal... Sol Lawton shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
49.51
Victor Romero clumsily knocks into Felipe Hidalgo. The referee brings Victor Romero to one side and gives him a warning! Felipe Hidalgo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.48
Eduardo Sanchez breaks forward. Eduardo Sanchez passes the ball forward to David Watson. David Watson shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
57.04
Trevor Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Zubizarreta. Trevor Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Antonio Zubizarreta gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.07
Felipe Hidalgo takes it forward alone. Felipe Hidalgo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.42
Antonio Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Eben Dugbatey collects the pass. Eben Dugbatey plays a quick one-two with Davy Van Der Schaaf and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eben Dugbatey provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eben Dugbatey!
66.23
Antonio Zubizarreta chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Fletcher. Sol Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Davy Van Der Schaaf controls it well on his chest. Davy Van Der Schaaf knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.52
With vision, Trevor Lawrence plays the ball forward to Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.17
Sol Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton knocks the ball forward to James Bruneau but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.59
James Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Eben Dugbatey controls it well on his chest. Eben Dugbatey threads a neat ball through to Sol Fletcher. Sol Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Craig Inglis's outstretched leg.
77.42
James Bruneau decides to run forward with the ball. James Bruneau passes the ball forward but Sol Fletcher is offside!
78.31
Cedric Camadini threads a neat ball through to Martin Sankhare. Martin Sankhare shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
84.46
Peter Rommedahl flicks a high pass forward. Sol Lawton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Lawton whips in a cross ball towards Davy Van Der Schaaf. Davy Van Der Schaaf powers a header at goal. Fernando Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
85.30
Sol Lawton makes a simple pass to Peter Rommedahl. Peter Rommedahl rushes past Craig Inglis! Peter Rommedahl shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Nils Kuzorra blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
87.48
Vincenzo Welter sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Welter darts forward. Vincenzo Welter plays a one-two with Sol Fletcher and advances towards the goal... Vincenzo Welter side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 51.6129032258064 vs 48.3870967741936
Play Area
Home team third: 36.56%, Midfield: 40.86%, Away team third: 22.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sol Fletcher of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
3. Kanga Dimy (DEF)
3
6
5. Craig Inglis (DEF)
6
6. Ernesto Nieto (MID)
6
7
8. David Watson (ATT)
6
6
10. Felipe Hidalgo (ATT)
6
11. Nils Kuzorra (ATT)
6

12. David Mangone (MID)
0
13. Luis Ribeiro (ATT)
0
0

7
3. Victor Romero (DEF)
5
5. Adrian Smaino (DEF)
7
7
8. James Bruneau (MID)
7
9. Sol Lawton (ATT)
6
10. Sol Fletcher (ATT)
8
11. Eben Dugbatey (ATT)
7

12. Roberto Soler (ATT)
0
13. Juan Marquez (MID)
0