Match report

Sevilla Defeats Sigma Olomouc 3-0 in UEFA Europa League Kickoff

Sevilla
Sevilla
3–0
FT
Sigma Olomouc
Sigma Olomouc
Aug 30, 2018

Sevilla demonstrated their strength in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Sigma Olomouc. Goals from M. Gonalons, an own goal from M. Nešpor, and W. Ben Yedder ensured the Spanish side's dominance. The match was marked by strategic substitutions and a yellow card for É. Banega, highlighting Sevilla's tactical prowess.

Key Facts

  • • Sevilla 3–0 Sigma Olomouc
  • • Goals by M. Gonalons (21'), Own Goal by M. Nešpor (26'), W. Ben Yedder (75')
  • • Yellow card for É. Banega (60')
  • • Notable substitutions included Andre Silva for W. Ben Yedder (65'), Roque Mesa for É. Banega (68')

Lineups

Sevilla

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Vaclík
  • 6 Daniel Carriço (D)
  • 11 Aleix Vidal (D)
  • 3 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 23 Guilherme Arana (D)
  • 24 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 10 É. Banega (M)
  • 22 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 15 M. Gonalons (M)
  • 8 Nolito (F)
  • 12 André Silva (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 W. Ben Yedder
  • 7 Roque Mesa
  • 14 L. Muriel
  • 4 S. Kjær
  • 13 Juan Soriano
  • 16 Jesús Navas
  • 17 Pablo Sarabia

Sigma Olomouc

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Buchta (G)
  • 21 M. Vepřek (D)
  • 18 R. Polom (D)
  • 4 J. Kotouč (D)
  • 27 M. Sladký (M)
  • 6 J. Plšek (M)
  • 8 D. Houska (M)
  • 23 T. Zahradníček (F)
  • 20 Š. Falta (D)
  • 22 L. Kalvach (M)
  • 26 M. Nešpor (F)

Substitutes

  • 47 J. Texl
  • 25 M. Hála
  • 14 P. Dvořák
  • 10 J. Yunis
  • 11 B. Manzia
  • 12 J. Štěrba
  • 24 A. Mandous

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    21' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gonalons · Assist: Guilherme Arana
  2. Sevilla
    26' Sevilla Goal · Own Goal
    M. Nešpor
  3. Sigma Olomouc
    58' Sigma Olomouc subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Plšek · On: J. Texl
  4. Sevilla
    60' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    É. Banega
  5. Sigma Olomouc
    60' Sigma Olomouc subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kalvach · On: M. Hála
  6. Sevilla
    65' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andre Silva · On: W. Ben Yedder
  7. Sevilla
    68' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: É. Banega · On: Roque Mesa
  8. Sigma Olomouc
    70' Sigma Olomouc subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Š. Falta · On: P. Dvořák
  9. Sevilla
    75' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Ben Yedder
  10. Sevilla
    79' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Vazquez · On: L. Muriel

Match Stats

Stat Sevilla Sigma Olomouc
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 8 3
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 9 3
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Gonalons (21') set the tone for Sevilla's control of the match, establishing their dominance from the start.
  • ▸ The second goal, an own goal by M. Nešpor (26'), further demoralized Sigma Olomouc, making it difficult for them to recover.