Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Camp Nou where Real Betis Balompié play Real Madrid in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 35,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo  Sanchez.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié start the match!
2.16
Vasco Quintero knocks the ball forward to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta plays the ball forward to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.57
Juan Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan hits a low pass to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Michael Fuchs manages to gather it effortlessly.
9.26
Rainer Diakite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.26
Rainer Diakite flicks a high pass forward. Norman Vernazza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Vernazza knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Fuchs with no chance!! Goal for Real Madrid!
20.19
Des May threads a neat ball through to Franceco Abbruscato. Franceco Abbruscato threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks the ball forward, putting Oliver Rahn through on goal. Oliver Rahn takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.31
Vasco Quintero clumsily knocks into Norman Vernazza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Vernazza runs off the knock.
30.06
Sven Hanke makes a strong solo run forward. Sven Hanke flicks a high pass forward. Billy Strachan collects the pass. Billy Strachan plays a scrappy one-two with Norman Vernazza and stumbles forward towards the goal... Billy Strachan looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.39
Francisco Suarez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
34.29
Nunzio Rivalta 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.
38.11
With vision, Francisco Suarez plays the ball forward to Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Michael Fuchs. Excellent save.
39.57
Lefteris Hatzis catches JŸrgen Goulooze on the ankles. The referee calls over Lefteris Hatzis and shows him a yellow card! JŸrgen Goulooze grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.57
Free kick to Real Betis Balompié just outside the area...
41.49
Oliver Rahn takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
44.27
With some swift thinking, Tomek Iwan plays the ball forward to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta threads the ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Krunoslav Stimac. Excellent save.
45.00
Franceco Abbruscato passes the ball forward to John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Real 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 Real Madrid kick off!
47.08
Franceco Abbruscato threads the ball through to John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
48.42
Pablo Butragueno makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Rahn but he's offside!
51.26
Lefteris Hatzis barges into John Pennant. Lefteris Hatzis is warned by the referee! John Pennant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.52
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. John Pennant collects the pass. John Pennant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lefteris Hatzis.
55.08
Francisco Suarez barges into Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.39
Tomek Iwan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Butragueno. Pablo Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn shoots from long range but is denied by Krunoslav Stimac. Excellent save.
61.11
From the throw-in, Rainer Diakite picks out Francisco Suarez. Francisco Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Sol Marshall controls it well on his chest. Sol Marshall skips past Des May! Sol Marshall rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.37
Vasco Quintero flicks a high pass forward. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. John Pennant controls it well on his chest. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.47
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson 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.
66.34
Pablo Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
67.30
Rainer Diakite makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Vernazza. Norman Vernazza whips in a cross ball towards Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Strachan!
72.51
Tomek Iwan flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Abbruscato collects the pass. Franceco Abbruscato threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sven Hanke.
73.23
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Rahn controls it well on his chest. Oliver Rahn shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.03
Lefteris Hatzis hits a low pass to Rainer Diakite. Rainer Diakite threads a neat ball through to Billy Strachan. Billy Strachan shoots from outside the area but Michael Fuchs reads it well. Fabulous stop!
85.48
Rodolfo Gutierrez decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Gutierrez plays a one-two with Billy Strachan and advances towards the goal... Rodolfo Gutierrez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.17
Sven Hanke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Gutierrez. Rodolfo Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall runs straight at the defence! Sol Marshall rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.43
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Rahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn runs straight at the defence! Oliver Rahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

The game is drawn at 3-3 and so goes to penalties!

 
Oliver Rahn takes a short run up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
 
Sol Marshall steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
 
JŸrgen Goulooze takes a slow run up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
 
Billy Strachan steps up and fires a shot towards goal, but it clips the post and goes wide!
 
John Pennant slowly runs up. Krunoslav Stimac is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
 
Norman Vernazza takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
 
Tomek Iwan takes a short run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
Francisco Suarez steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
 
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson steps up. He curls the ball into the bottom right corner - goal!!
 
Rodolfo Gutierrez slowly runs up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
 
Michael Fuchs takes a stuttering run up. The keeper dives to the right but Michael Fuchs cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
 
Krunoslav Stimac calmly steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
 
Vasco Quintero takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the left but Vasco Quintero cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
 
Lefteris Hatzis slowly runs up but it skews horrendously wide!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 9 vs 8
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 3 vs 3
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 6 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.5217391304348 vs 43.4782608695652
Play Area
Home team third: 28.26%, Midfield: 41.30%, Away team third: 30.43%

Scorers
Oliver Rahn 20, 45, 90
Billy Strachan 12, 30, 67

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
2. Des May (DEF)
6
5
4. Tomek Iwan (DEF)
6
6
10. Oliver Rahn (ATT)
9
11. John Pennant (ATT)
6

13. Paul Chow-Yuen (MID)
0
0

2. Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
5
5. Juan Ibanez (MID)
6
6
9. Sol Marshall (ATT)
6
10. Norman Vernazza (ATT)
7
11. Billy Strachan (ATT)
9

12. Matt Powell (DEF)
0
13. Albert Crespo (DEF)
0
14. Adolfo Suarez (ATT)
0