Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!

4.29 0-0

Ismael Sükür clumsily knocks into Fernando Delgado. Ismael Sükür is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Delgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

8.49 0-0

Shaun Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Ax. Steve Ax shoots from 25 yards but Martin Voitl reads it well. Good keeping!

10.24 0-0

Shaun Woodcock flicks a high pass forward. Ole Gunnar Kippe collects the pass. Ole Gunnar Kippe tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!

15.37 0-0

Fernando Delgado clumsily knocks into Pedro Hierro. The referee brings Fernando Delgado to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Hierro runs off the knock.

20.25 0-0

Ismael Sükür flicks a high pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze who brings the ball under control. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Kanu.

21.46 0-0

The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.

30.53 0-0

Pedro Hierro clumsily knocks into Fernando Delgado. Pedro Hierro is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Delgado runs off the knock.

32.50 0-0

Liam Melis takes it forward alone. Liam Melis knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Ledley Kanu and the loose ball is cleared up field.

34.29 0-0

Rodolfo Venturin flicks a high pass forward. Nunzio Rivalta collects the pass. Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Rahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!

38.35 0-0

Martin Galadames knocks the ball to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Ax but the linesman indicates offside!

42.09 0-0

Juan-Carlos Sanz hacks Artur Veloso from behind! The referee calls over Juan-Carlos Sanz and shows him a yellow card! Artur Veloso runs off the knock.

45.00 0-0

Fernando Delgado flicks a high pass forward. Steve Ax collects the pass. Steve Ax whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.

45.00 0-0

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-0

The second half starts with Real Sociedad kicking off!

47.14 0-0

With imagination, Pedro Hierro plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Vega.

51.55 0-0

Shaun Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Steve Ax. Steve Ax knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

53.40 0-0

Liam Melis hits a low pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

60.29 0-0

Real Sociedad have made 2 substitutions with Matt Bremner replacing Fernando Delgado and Enrique Prieto replacing Steve Ax .

63.03 0-0

Liam Melis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!

65.46 0-0

Rodolfo Venturin flicks a high pass forward to Ismael Sükür who brings the ball under control. Ismael Sükür knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!

66.41 0-1

Nunzio Rivalta takes a quick throw-in, which Ismael Sükür takes on the chest. Ismael Sükür flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ben Vernazza with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!

71.01 0-2

Nunzio Rivalta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Oliver Rahn through on goal. Oliver Rahn takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!

75.43 0-2

Pedro Hierro sees JŸrgen Goulooze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Kanu.

78.41 0-2

Máximo Hernández knocks the ball forward to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn makes a simple pass, allowing JŸrgen Goulooze to run into the box. JŸrgen Goulooze rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!

81.50 0-2

Pedro Hierro passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ben Vernazza is on top of it.

83.58 0-2

Máximo Hernández hacks Enrique Serrano from behind! The referee calls over Máximo Hernández and warns him to calm down! Enrique Serrano stretches but gets up unharmed.

85.38 1-2

Martin Galadames passes the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe skips past Rodolfo Venturin! Ole Gunnar Kippe takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!

89.23 1-2

Pedro Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Galadames. Martin Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Serrano controls it well on his chest. Enrique Serrano makes a pass forward but Ole Gunnar Kippe is yards offside!

90.00 1-2

Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze who brings the ball under control. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Artur Veloso catches Juan-Carlos Sanz on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!

90.00 1-2

The whistle blows full-time!