Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Murcia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Murcia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
4.51
0-0Brian Charles barges into Nunzio Rivalta. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nunzio Rivalta stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.49
0-0Victor Rodriquez catches Albert Blanco on the ankles. Victor Rodriquez is given a warning by the referee! Albert Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.17
0-0Nunzio Rivalta runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nunzio Rivalta shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
10.23
1-0Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.48
Clive Heskey sees Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Sanz finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Kevin Cleland!
15.24
Yurtcan Sükür hits a low pass to Hugo Ramirez. Hugo Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.21
2-0Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Albert Blanco controls it well on his chest. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.00
Tomas Marasco threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Rodriguez. Adolfo Rodriguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Herve Candela. Herve Candela whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Michael Fuchs had no chance!! Goal for Murcia!
24.03
2-1Adolfo Rey breaks forward. Adolfo Rey threads a neat ball through to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
26.21
Brian Charles makes a simple pass to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jose Javier Flores scores for Murcia!!
32.37
Brian Charles threads a neat ball through to Frederico Cortes. Frederico Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Herve Candela makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
34.15
With some swift thinking, Jo Kippe plays the ball forward to Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Brian Charles flicks a high pass forward to Herve Candela who brings the ball under control. Herve Candela advances inside the box! Herve Candela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
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. Murcia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Murcia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Murcia kick off!
47.22
Brian Charles hits a low pass to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Murcia!
53.07
Adolfo Rodriguez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adolfo Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.21
Victor Rodriquez clumsily knocks into Albert Blanco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Blanco runs off the knock.
59.20
Nunzio Rivalta advances with the ball. Nunzio Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Kevin Cleland, sees it late!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
65.01
4-3Yurtcan Sükür kicks a strong pass forward to Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Tomas Marasco is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
66.53
4-3It's a corner kick. Pablo Butragueno kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Kevin Cleland drops low and scoops up the ball.
69.51
4-3With a delightful solo run, Patricio Mora stretches the opposition's defence. Patricio Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Clive Heskey clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.05
Victor Rodriquez surges forward with the ball. Victor Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Flores. Jose Javier Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
77.22
Hugo Ramirez threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Hamed Bastien. Hamed Bastien connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Kevin Cleland.
78.04
Jo Kippe passes the ball forward to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta takes it forward alone. Nunzio Rivalta plays a one-two with Hamed Bastien and rushes in on goal... Nunzio Rivalta shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.21
Nunzio Rivalta advances with the ball. Nunzio Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.03
Adolfo Rey chips the ball to his team mate, Patricio Mora. Patricio Mora flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Flores who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Herve Candela. Jo Kippe comes in with a late challenge on Herve Candela. Herve Candela appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
89.28
Hugo Ramirez plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
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
| Hamed Bastien 10 Juan-Carlos Sanz 15, 83, 89 Albert Blanco 34, 59 Nunzio Rivalta 78 | Frederico Cortes 20 Jose Javier Flores 26, 47 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Sanz of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Yurtcan Sükür (DEF)
6
3. Clive Heskey (DEF)
6
4. Jo Kippe (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Butragueno (MID)
6
6. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
6
7. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
8
8. Hugo Ramirez (MID)
6
9. Hamed Bastien (ATT)
7
10. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
9
11. Albert Blanco (ATT)
8
12. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
0
13. Benoit Tramezzani (DEF)
0
14. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
0
1. Kevin Cleland (GK)
6
2. Nicolas Moreno (DEF)
6
3. Tomas Marasco (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Rey (DEF)
6
5. Victor Rodriquez (DEF)
5
6. Brian Charles (MID)
6
7. Patricio Mora (MID)
6
8. Adolfo Rodriguez (MID)
6
9. Jose Javier Flores (ATT)
7
10. Herve Candela (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Cortes (ATT)
6
12. Victor Gento (GK)
0
13. Eric Busse (GK)
0
14. Patrice Lièvre (MID)
0