Match Report: VCF Femenino and Sevilla FC play out goalless draw

Both sides were off to a good start and well-positioned on the pitch. Payne was the main attacking outlet for the hosts. Sevilla FC had further attempts on goal which called Enith into action who looked strong between the sticks. On 20 minutes, VCFF shook off the hosts’ pressure to pile pressure on Cristian Toro’s backline.  

Chances were few and far between as both goalkeepers were keeping out everything in their way with the ball possession evenly shared between both sides. The first half finished scoreless without further incidents.

The second half saw a lively start at both ends. On 58 Candela’s effort fizzed just wide of the underside of the post. Two minutes later, Payne had a goal disallowed for offside and on 62 minutes, the Sevilla keeper kept out a spot-kick to Marta Carro’s effort

The hosts were breaking into the box with ease. However, The Sevilla keeper denied Sandra after pushing away the Canary Islander’s drive.

Tiredness started to take a toll on both sets of players as both defences were coming out on top. Enith pulled off a magnificent stop to Payne’s headed effort. The scoreline remained unchanged and the points were shared at full-time.

Match Details:

0. Sevilla FC: Noelia R., Lucía, Nago C., Pina (Teresa, min.86), R. Pinel (Inma, min.68), Virgy (Bores, min.87), Payne, Aivi, Amparito (Carla, min.68), Coleman (Ana F., min.55), Almudena.

Subsittutes: S. Serrat, Carla, Bores, Toro, Ana F., Teresa, Inma.

Head coach: Cristian Toro.

0. VCF Femenino: Enith, B. Beltrán, C. Cubedo, Pujadas, Kerlly R., A. Torrodà, Candela (Aguado, min.84), M. Carro, Bonsegundo (Esther, min.46), Jansen, Salmi (Sandra, min.63).

Subtitutes: Noelia Gil, Esther, Guerrero, M. Jiménez, Sandra, Aguado, Alejandra.

Head coach: José López Bargues

Goals:

Referee: Arantza Gallastegui booked Virgy (min.25) y M. Carro (min.90).

Observations: Matchday 9 of the Primera Iberdola 2020-2021 held at the Jesús Navas. Both sets of players ran out onto the field wearing a shirt with a message that read ‘Stay strong Natalia’ in support of long-term injured Natalia Gaitan current SFC player and VCFF former player for five seasons.