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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Villarreal CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Enrique  Pardo.


0.00
Villarreal CF get the match underway!
3.54
Máximo Hernández breaks forward. Máximo Hernández makes a beautiful pass to the feet of JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.56
Gabriel Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Molowny. Eduardo Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Michael Fuchs easily smothers it!
14.14
Eduardo Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
15.20
Gert Nilis knocks the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze runs straight at the defence! JŸrgen Goulooze strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent block by Eugenio Pena!
20.59
Tomek Iwan flicks a high pass forward to Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson stretches the opposition's defence. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. With a superhuman jump, John Pennant connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Kevin Brehme steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
24.51
Scott Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Adam Salmon collects the pass. Adam Salmon puts a great ball through. Gabriel Cortes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
27.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Melis plays the ball forward to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn passes the ball forward but John Pennant is offside!
28.38
Jo Kippe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.19
Leonardo Delgado threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Pena.
32.25
Scott Harrison flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Boulebda who takes it down. Patrick Boulebda shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.26
Eduardo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Máximo Hernández.
39.38
Leonardo Delgado threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Gary Mccall. What a save!
40.14
Gert Nilis catches Carlos Diez on the ankles. The referee calls over Gert Nilis and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Diez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.35
Adam Salmon catches Jo Kippe on the ankles. The referee warns Adam Salmon to calm down! Jo Kippe stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.06
Scott Harrison makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Harrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Eugenio Cabrera makes a run forward as Carlos Diez takes the throw-in. Eugenio Cabrera skillfully chests the ball down. With a delightful solo run, Eugenio Cabrera stretches the opposition's defence. Eugenio Cabrera shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF have changed their lineup with Jose Herrera replacing Gabriel Cortes.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
47.33
Leonardo Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Mccall who gathers it comfortably.
51.09
Leonardo Delgado threads the ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.20
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.14
Gert Nilis threads the ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn rushes past Kevin Brehme! Oliver Rahn cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gary Mccall had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
60.34
Villarreal CF have made a substitution with Stephen Hansen replacing Scott Harrison .
61.40
Tomek Iwan pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tomek Iwan knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
65.34
Jo Kippe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson shoots from outside the area. Gary Mccall gets down and covers it.
66.58
Kevin Brehme flicks a high pass forward to Eugenio Cabrera who brings the ball under control. Eugenio Cabrera knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.20
Eduardo Molowny advances with the ball. Eduardo Molowny shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.04
John Pennant barges into Eugenio Pena. John Pennant is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Pena stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.00
Kevin Brehme flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Cabrera flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon rushes past Jo Kippe! Adam Salmon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.01
Liam Melis flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Rahn who brings the ball under control. Oliver Rahn plays a quick one-two with John Pennant and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Oliver Rahn provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Gary Mccall is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.34
Eugenio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward to Jose Herrera who brings the ball under control. Jose Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Fuchs who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Jo Kippe passes the ball forward to Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. John Pennant controls it well on his chest. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. With a superhuman jump, Oliver Rahn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 4 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.4102564102564 vs 43.5897435897436
Play Area
Home team third: 26.92%, Midfield: 41.03%, Away team third: 32.05%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Rahn of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Jo Kippe (DEF)
6
4. Tomek Iwan (DEF)
6
5. Liam Melis (MID)
6
8. Gert Nilis (MID)
6
10. Oliver Rahn (ATT)
9
11. John Pennant (ATT)
8

0
13. Antonio Torres (MID)
0
14. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
0

1. Gary Mccall (GK)
6
2. Eugenio Pena (DEF)
6
6
4. Kevin Brehme (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Diez (MID)
6
6
7
6
6
10. Adam Salmon (ATT)
7
6

12. Jose Herrera (DEF)
6
6
0