Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 20,992 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
The pitch is in great condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Garrido.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Without breaking stride, John Emerton plays the ball forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but David Gemmell manages to gather it.
6.14
0-0Nunzio Rivalta sees Albert Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Montero.
10.22
0-0Victor Guerrero Lopez barges into Nicolas Diaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Diaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.26
0-1Pablo Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Diaz controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Diaz cuts inside the box! Nicolas Diaz shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.22
0-1Des May makes a run forward as Benoit Tramezzani takes the throw-in. Des May skillfully chests the ball down. Des May knocks the ball forward to John Emerton. John Emerton kicks a strong pass forward to John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
21.02
Des May flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Hidalgo who brings the ball under control. Oscar Hidalgo brings the ball forward. Oscar Hidalgo whips in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from David Gemmell. What a save!
28.43
0-1Liam Melis clumsily knocks into Pablo Nieto. The referee brings Liam Melis to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Nieto stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.58
With vision, Benoit Tramezzani laces a weighted ball forward to John Emerton. John Emerton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant knocks the ball forward, putting Rigobert Wome through on goal. Rigobert Wome side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.10
Albert Peiro chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
45.00
Felipe Rubio comes in with a late challenge on John Emerton. Felipe Rubio is given a warning by the referee! John Emerton runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Barcelona kick off the second half!
48.18
Felipe Rubio plays the ball forward to Jose Garrido. Jose Garrido rushes past Benoit Tramezzani! Jose Garrido side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.33
Victor Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Wome controls it well on his chest. Rigobert Wome finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by David Gemmell!
60.07
Benoit Tramezzani sees Liam Melis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Melis sees space and advances. Liam Melis lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Gemmell with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
63.40
Rodolfo Jimenez threads the ball through to Albert Peiro. Albert Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
66.38
John Emerton picks a pass forward to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
67.20
Des May flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Hidalgo collects the pass. Oscar Hidalgo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oscar Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
69.24
Benoit Tramezzani breaks forward. Benoit Tramezzani changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Benoit Tramezzani knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.43
1-2Pablo Nieto makes a probing pass to Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz makes a probing pass to Elena Vidal but he's offside!
79.20
Pablo Nieto comes in with a late challenge on John Emerton. Pablo Nieto is shown the yellow card! John Emerton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.09
John Emerton knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
83.36
Rodolfo Jimenez threads the ball through to Pablo Nieto. Pablo Nieto sees Nicolas Diaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Diaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Guerrero Lopez.
85.17
Rodolfo Jimenez threads the ball through to Pablo Nieto. Pablo Nieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Diaz. Nicolas Diaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.21
Elena Vidal barges into Benoit Tramezzani. The referee calls over Elena Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Benoit Tramezzani runs off the knock.
90.00
Albert Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Vidal. Elena Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. Michael Fuchs gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
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
| Rigobert Wome 60 | Nicolas Diaz 14, 63, 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Des May (DEF)
6
3. Benoit Tramezzani (DEF)
7
4. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Liam Melis (MID)
7
6. John Emerton (MID)
6
7. Oscar Hidalgo (MID)
7
8. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
6
9. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
7
10. Albert Blanco (ATT)
6
11. John Pennant (ATT)
6
12. Daniel J. Bergmark (DEF)
0
13. Ismael Sükür (MID)
0
14. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
0
1. David Gemmell (GK)
7
2. Rodolfo Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Montero (DEF)
6
4. Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
6
5. Enrique Redondo (DEF)
6
6. Albert Peiro (MID)
6
7. Felipe Rubio (MID)
6
8. Pablo Nieto (MID)
6
9. Elena Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Diaz (ATT)
9
11. Jose Garrido (ATT)
6
12. Jon Harrison (MID)
0
13. Colin Cleland (ATT)
0
14. Martin Vega (GK)
0