UEFA Cup, semi finals first leg

Schalke '04 0 - Sevilla 0

A good result for Sevilla in the first leg of their UEFA cup semi-final, a goal-less draw against Schalke giving them a fair chance of reaching next month's final in Eindhoven. Some 3,500 travelling fans were in Gelsenkirchen to see their team come away with a result which sets up a thrilling second leg next week, although they have keeper Palop to thank for a string of fine saves throughout the match. The German side ended with ten men after Krstajic was sent off for a foul on Jesús Navas near the end. (20.04.06)