Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 18,947 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Deportivo Alaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off the first half!
6.13
0-0Gregory Suggs barges into Eugenio Sanchez. Gregory Suggs is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Sanchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.30
1-0Pascal Emmerlich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sakis Dimitriadis. Sakis Dimitriadis shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Guillermo Castro had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
15.25
1-0Eduardo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Eugenio Sanchez. Eugenio Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Schwarzer who gathers it comfortably.
18.06
Ramon Van Der Leegte makes a simple pass to Martin Tomacic. Martin Tomacic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Guillermo Castro had no chance!! Goal for Deportivo Alaves!
22.40
2-0Pascal Emmerlich flicks the ball to his team mate, Sakis Dimitriadis. Sakis Dimitriadis shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Guillermo Castro.
24.08
Ramon Van Der Leegte kicks a strong pass forward to Lukas Lujan. Lukas Lujan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.38
2-0Bernardo Vera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sakis Dimitriadis. Sakis Dimitriadis lofts in a cross ball towards Lukas Lujan. Lukas Lujan directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.34
Danny Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, Sakis Dimitriadis. Sakis Dimitriadis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.39
Danny Damman threads the ball through to Martin Tomacic. Martin Tomacic shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.22
Eduardo Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Ramon Van Der Leegte. Eduardo Guardiola is warned by the referee! Ramon Van Der Leegte stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.04
Bernardo Vera threads the ball through to Lukas Lujan. Lukas Lujan shoots from long range but it flies wide!
40.40
Carlos Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Alonso shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.33
Elias Mitropoulos sees space and advances. Elias Mitropoulos brings the ball forward. Elias Mitropoulos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Guillermo Castro!
44.34
Elias Mitropoulos makes a simple pass to Danny Damman. Danny Damman sees a break and surges forward. Danny Damman finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Ramon Van Der Leegte knocks the ball forward to Sakis Dimitriadis. Sakis Dimitriadis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Gregory Suggs makes a simple pass to Bernardo Vera. Bernardo Vera chips the ball to his team mate, Sakis Dimitriadis. Sakis Dimitriadis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
49.19
2-0Sakis Dimitriadis barges into Colin James. The referee calls over Sakis Dimitriadis and shows him a yellow card! Colin James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.14
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
53.07
Pascal Emmerlich sees space and advances. Pascal Emmerlich shoots from distance but somehow Guillermo Castro manages to keep it out.
60.24
Alessio Possanzini kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Sanchez. Eugenio Sanchez plays a perfect one-two with Eduardo Marin and rushes in on goal... Eugenio Sanchez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Stephen Schwarzer!
66.13
Carlos Alonso hacks Ramon Van Der Leegte from behind! The referee calls over Carlos Alonso and shows him a yellow card! Ramon Van Der Leegte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.17
Danny Damman kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Tomacic. Martin Tomacic shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
71.34
Carlos Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Marin. Eduardo Marin knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Nunez. Guillermo Nunez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
75.02
Colin James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guardiola. Eduardo Guardiola threads the ball through to Eduardo Marin. Eduardo Marin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.25
Deportivo Alaves are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Betis Balompié's defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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