Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Real Sociedad. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Real Sociedad are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Morales.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
3.10
0-0Pedro Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
6.50
1-0Pedro Hierro passes the ball forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.16
1-0Pedro Hierro threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Ben Vernazza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.45
Shaun Woodcock hits a low pass to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
14.43
Seeing a gap ahead, Matt Bremner plays the ball forward to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.47
Liam Melis flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze controls it well on his chest. JŸrgen Goulooze tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
16.54
1-0Máximo Hernández flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Melis. Liam Melis sees JŸrgen Goulooze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.54
Martin Galadames makes a simple pass to Enrique Prieto. Enrique Prieto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.37
Pedro Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome lofts in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Good keeping from Ben Vernazza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.20
1-0It's a corner kick. Pedro Hierro loops the ball over to the far post. Vasco Quintero shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Artur Veloso happens to be in the right place to block it.
24.01
Shaun Woodcock makes a simple pass to Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.40
Vasco Quintero flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Melis. Liam Melis hits a low pass to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
30.11
Francesco G. Alfieri makes a strong solo run forward. Francesco G. Alfieri flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Prieto who brings the ball under control. Enrique Prieto whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Serrano. Enrique Serrano beats his man to it with a header but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
32.39
Pedro Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
33.20
Pedro Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
34.46
1-1It's a corner kick. Pedro Hierro kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Vasco Quintero rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.52
Máximo Hernández threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta chips the ball to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ben Vernazza easily gets down and covers it.
38.34
Francesco G. Alfieri chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner sees Enrique Serrano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.28
Pedro Hierro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ben Vernazza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Real Sociedad also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Sociedad players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Sociedad get the second half underway!
47.26
Victor Guerrero Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hierro collects the pass. Pedro Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome edges inside the box! Rigobert Wome comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
48.17
2-1Pedro Vega barges into Rigobert Wome. Pedro Vega is warned by the referee! Rigobert Wome stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.26
2-1Vasco Quintero clumsily knocks into Enrique Prieto. Vasco Quintero is shown the yellow card! Enrique Prieto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.26
With great vision, Vasco Quintero plays the ball forward to Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Hierro tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
52.32
It's a corner kick which Pedro Hierro takes quickly, playing the ball short to Vasco Quintero. Vasco Quintero flicks the ball across the goal. Nunzio Rivalta shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.57
Pedro Vega clumsily knocks into Rigobert Wome. Pedro Vega is warned by the referee again! Rigobert Wome stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.27
Ismael Sükür chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.22
Vasco Quintero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.24
Pedro Hierro darts forward. Pedro Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze makes a deft header. Ben Vernazza effortlessly punches it away to safety.
69.20
Pedro Hierro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Pennant. John Pennant plays a scrappy one-two with Rigobert Wome and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from John Pennant provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ben Vernazza effortlessly gets down and covers it.
71.08
With great vision, Liam Melis plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ben Vernazza.
72.43
It's a corner kick. Pedro Hierro kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. JŸrgen Goulooze muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball is deflected off Artur Veloso and goes out of play.
73.57
2-1Pedro Hierro takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Enrique Prieto jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
75.20
Victor Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome knocks the ball forward, putting John Pennant through on goal. John Pennant rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.53
Ismael Sükür threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent block by Francesco G. Alfieri!
79.55
Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Wome collects the pass. Rigobert Wome whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. With a superhuman jump, JŸrgen Goulooze connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Good keeping from Ben Vernazza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
81.30
Pedro Hierro takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Liam Melis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.34
Shaun Woodcock threads a neat ball through to Ole Gunnar Kippe. Ole Gunnar Kippe finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.22
Máximo Hernández breaks forward. Máximo Hernández makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Veloso.
87.00
Liam Melis threads a neat ball through to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Vasco Quintero takes a long throw-in. With imagination, Máximo Hernández plays the ball forward to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta makes a simple pass to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze connects with a diving header but is denied by Ben Vernazza. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Pennant 6, 75 JŸrgen Goulooze 39 | Enrique Serrano 24 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Hierro of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3. Vasco Quintero (DEF)
6
4. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Ismael Sükür (MID)
6
6. Liam Melis (MID)
7
7. Pedro Hierro (MID)
8
8. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
6
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
8
10. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
8
11. John Pennant (ATT)
8
12. Des May (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Butragueno (MID)
0
14. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
0
1. Ben Vernazza (GK)
8
2. Artur Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Francesco G. Alfieri (DEF)
6
4. Pedro Vega (DEF)
5
5. Fernando Delgado (MID)
6
6. Martin Galadames (MID)
6
7. Matt Bremner (MID)
6
8. Shaun Woodcock (MID)
6
9. Ole Gunnar Kippe (ATT)
6
10. Enrique Serrano (ATT)
7
11. Enrique Prieto (ATT)
6
12. Albert Garrido (MID)
0
13. Colin Law (DEF)
0
14. Gregorio Verges (DEF)
0