Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Murcia. A crowd of 19,451 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Murcia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Murcia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
2.52
0-0Adolfo Rey flicks a high pass forward to Luis Cortes who brings the ball under control. Luis Cortes makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Michael Fuchs punches it away to safety.
6.45
0-0Victor Guerrero Lopez makes a probing pass to John Emerton. John Emerton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.01
0-0Fernando Saez flicks a high ball forward to John Emerton who gracefully takes it down. John Emerton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Emerton makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Goulooze but he's offside!
14.40
0-0Victor Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to John Wright. John Wright threads a neat ball through to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
15.01
John Wright passes the ball forward to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Cleland manages to gather it comfortably.
16.14
Pablo Butragueno hits a low pass to John Pennant. John Pennant shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.31
John Emerton decides to run forward with the ball. John Emerton shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
24.54
1-0Pablo Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to John Pennant. John Pennant runs straight at the defence! John Pennant strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Cleland with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
27.56
1-0Luis Cortes comes in with a late challenge on John Wright. The referee brings Luis Cortes to one side and gives him a warning! John Wright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.34
John Wright receives the ball from a throw-in from John Emerton. John Wright flicks a high pass forward. Derrick Mapp holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Derrick Mapp finds some space and shoots from distance. Kevin Cleland gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
32.25
1-0Pablo Butragueno catches Eugenio Farinos on the ankles. The referee calls over Pablo Butragueno and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Farinos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.57
Ricardo Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Wright. John Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.27
Pablo Butragueno threads the ball through to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Kevin Cleland is on top of it.
38.42
Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward. John Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Wright kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.50
Brian Charles hits a low pass to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
44.41
Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward. John Wright collects the pass. John Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze flicks the ball with his head. Kevin Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Murcia start the second half!
59.04
3-0Máximo Hernández passes the ball forward to John Emerton. John Emerton makes a simple pass to John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but Nicolas Moreno blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
61.45
3-0Adolfo Rey clumsily knocks into Derrick Mapp. The referee calls over Adolfo Rey and shows him a yellow card! Derrick Mapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.43
Ricardo Izquierdo makes a strong solo run forward. Ricardo Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.43
Eugenio Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Michael Fuchs.
72.35
Victor Guerrero Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Butragueno who takes it down. Pablo Butragueno threads the ball through to John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Moreno.
73.15
With some swift thinking, Luis Cortes plays the ball forward to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Guerrero Lopez.
79.25
John Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
83.47
Pablo Butragueno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Kevin Cleland is on top of it.
84.47
Pablo Butragueno knocks the ball forward to John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp makes a deft header. Derrick Mapp scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
87.43
John Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Pennant. John Pennant shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
89.24
Eugenio Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena connects with a diving header but is denied by Michael Fuchs. Excellent save.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Pennant 25, 34 JŸrgen Goulooze 44 Derrick Mapp 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Pennant of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Saez (DEF)
6
5. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Butragueno (MID)
7
7. John Emerton (MID)
6
8. John Wright (MID)
7
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
7
10. Derrick Mapp (ATT)
8
11. John Pennant (ATT)
9
12. Liam Melis (MID)
0
13. Ismael Sükür (MID)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
0
1. Kevin Cleland (GK)
7
2. Nicolas Moreno (DEF)
6
3. Jose Javier Soler (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Rey (DEF)
6
5. Albert Marcos (DEF)
6
6. Luis Cortes (MID)
6
7. Brian Charles (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Farinos (MID)
6
9. Jose Javier Flores (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Pena (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Cortes (ATT)
6
12. Victor Gento (GK)
0
13. Duarte Santos (DEF)
0
14. Patrice Lièvre (MID)
0