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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Atlético Osasuna. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Atlético Osasuna appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eugenio Verges.


0.00
The first half starts with Atlético Osasuna kicking off!
2.31
Mark van den Broek barges into Juan-Carlos Sanz. Mark van den Broek is warned by the referee! Juan-Carlos Sanz runs off the knock.
3.01
Victor Guerrero Lopez pushes up the pitch. Victor Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.45
Rodolfo Venturin plays the ball forward to Liam Melis. Liam Melis brings the ball forward. Liam Melis whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Julian Hidalgo.
7.14
Liam Melis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Julian Hidalgo drops low and scoops up the ball.
9.56
Victor Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro makes a simple pass to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.05
Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward to John Pennant who brings the ball under control. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Julian Hidalgo. What a save!
15.43
Pablo Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Omer Draper. Pablo Butragueno is shown the yellow card! Omer Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.03
Victor Guerrero Lopez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Melis. Liam Melis flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.25
Omer Draper barges into Pablo Butragueno. Omer Draper is shown the yellow card! Pablo Butragueno hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Vasco Quintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Melis. Liam Melis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn deftly passes the ball to Juan-Carlos Sanz, releasing him through on goal. Juan-Carlos Sanz takes a shot at goal. Linus Erler steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.45
Pablo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Rahn who brings the ball under control. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Zamora.
28.48
Omer Draper flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Fernandez who takes it down. Eduardo Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stroeve. Danny Stroeve whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.27
Rodolfo Venturin knocks the ball forward to Liam Melis. Liam Melis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Liam Melis shoots from distance. It's there!! Julian Hidalgo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.31
Pablo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Pedro Hierro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético Osasuna have changed their lineup with Norman Bridge replacing Pablo Guardiola.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the second half underway!
47.45
Pablo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
48.02
Pablo Butragueno flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark van den Broek.
49.34
Rodolfo Venturin sees Pablo Butragueno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Butragueno hits a low pass to John Pennant. John Pennant makes a pass forward but Oliver Rahn makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
51.01
Pablo Butragueno sees Juan-Carlos Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
54.53
Liam Melis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Linus Erler.
59.17
Omer Draper threads the ball through to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Fernandez. Eduardo Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eduardo Fernandez!
63.51
Pablo Butragueno hacks Omer Draper from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Pablo Butragueno!! Omer Draper runs off the knock.
73.24
Pedro Hierro knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.17
John Pennant hacks Omer Draper from behind! John Pennant is warned by the referee! Omer Draper hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.28
Real Betis Balompié are in full control of this game.
79.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.51
Omer Draper flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Campos who takes it down. Fernando Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.36
Roberto Zamora comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Hierro. The referee warns Roberto Zamora to calm down! Pedro Hierro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 70.5128205128205 vs 29.4871794871795
Play Area
Home team third: 21.79%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 32.05%


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
6
6. Liam Melis (MID)
8
8. Pedro Hierro (MID)
7
10. Oliver Rahn (ATT)
8
11. John Pennant (ATT)
6

12. Jo Kippe (DEF)
0
13. Ismael Sükür (MID)
0
14. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
0

5
3. Linus Erler (DEF)
6
6
6
7. Omer Draper (MID)
6
6
10. Hugo Blanco (ATT)
6
11. Danny Stroeve (ATT)
6

14. Norman Bridge (MID)
6