Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 19,557 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Pardo.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Albert Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Roman collects the pass. Mauricio Roman shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.49
1-0Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Hamed Bastien collects the pass. Hamed Bastien runs straight at the defence! Hamed Bastien rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.20
1-0Robert Lobont receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Cecere. Robert Lobont makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lorenzo. Rafael Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James shoots from long range but Stefan Isaksson is on top of it.
10.08
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Pacheco who takes it down. Joaquín Pacheco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.15
With vision, Hugo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.29
Peter Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno sees Joaquín Pacheco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Pacheco shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
16.25
1-0Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Pacheco who takes it down. Joaquín Pacheco knocks in a cross ball towards Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Sergio Cecere!
20.06
Felipe Díaz makes a simple pass to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco plays a quick one-two with Hamed Bastien and rushes in on goal... Albert Blanco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.36
2-0With a delightful solo run, Albert Marcelino stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Marcelino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.02
Without breaking stride, Oliver Schumacher plays the ball forward to Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno makes a simple pass to Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Theo Robben.
33.20
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson surges forward with the ball. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson plays a quick one-two with Albert Blanco and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.23
Sergio Cecere flicks a high pass forward. Albert Marcelino controls it well on his chest. Albert Marcelino makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Marcelino plays a quick one-two with Alec James and rushes in on goal... Albert Marcelino tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.07
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Pacheco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Pacheco knocks in a cross ball towards Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
40.38
2-0Pablo Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Pacheco but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Rafael Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ziege. Nicolas Ziege edges inside the box! Nicolas Ziege comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
48.32
Peter Wright-Phillips threads a neat ball through to Felipe Díaz. Felipe Díaz makes a probing pass to Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marcos Barkero gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
53.39
Hugo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
54.52
Peter Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Butragueno. Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Butragueno plays the ball forward to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Marcos Barkero punches it away to safety.
57.44
Pablo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Pacheco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Pacheco shoots from 20 yards. Marcos Barkero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.05
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Barkero who gathers it comfortably.
66.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Fuentes plays the ball forward to Miguel Hierro. Miguel Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec James. Alec James plays a scrappy one-two with Mauricio Roman and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alec James rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.05
Pablo Butragueno runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Butragueno makes a great pass forward. Albert Blanco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.49
Pablo Butragueno makes a probing pass to Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.34
2-1Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson makes a probing pass to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Sergio Cecere hacks Joaquín Pacheco from behind! Penalty not given!!
79.16
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson hits a low pass to Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien whips in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. With a superhuman jump, Albert Blanco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Marcos Barkero, sees it late!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
84.41
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Pacheco who takes it down. Joaquín Pacheco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Theo Robben.
87.46
Felipe Díaz kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Albert Blanco through on goal. Albert Blanco rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Robert Lobont.
90.00
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson threads a neat ball through to Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hamed Bastien 6 Albert Blanco 20, 79 | Alec James 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Blanco of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stefan Isaksson (GK)
6
2. Peter Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3. Oliver Schumacher (DEF)
6
4. Tómas Sindrason (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Butragueno (MID)
7
6. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
8
7. Felipe Díaz (MID)
6
8. Hugo Ramirez (MID)
6
9. Hamed Bastien (ATT)
9
10. Joaquín Pacheco (ATT)
6
11. Albert Blanco (ATT)
9
12. Des May (DEF)
0
13. Yurtcan Izzet (MID)
0
14. Pedro Navarro (ATT)
0
1. Marcos Barkero (GK)
7
2. Theo Robben (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Fuentes (DEF)
6
4. Robert Lobont (DEF)
6
5. Sergio Cecere (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Lorenzo (MID)
7
7. Albert Marcelino (MID)
7
8. Miguel Hierro (MID)
6
9. Nicolas Ziege (ATT)
6
10. Alec James (ATT)
7
11. Mauricio Roman (ATT)
6
12. Guillermo Romero (MID)
0
13. Vasco Bento (ATT)
0
14. Felipe Zamora (MID)
0