Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romero P. Jimenez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
8.09
1-0Liam Melis threads the ball through to John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.56
1-0Pedro Hierro kicks a strong pass forward to John Pennant. John Pennant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Muzzy Kayis. Excellent save.
14.06
Pedro Hierro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant skips past Robert Völkl! John Pennant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.50
2-0Victor Guerrero Lopez passes the ball forward to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür makes a simple pass to John Pennant. John Pennant makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Derrick Mapp but he's offside!
26.41
Ismael Sükür flicks a high ball forward to John Pennant who takes it down. John Pennant shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
28.51
2-0Derrick Mapp clumsily knocks into Robert Völkl. Derrick Mapp is shown the yellow card! Robert Völkl hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.25
Copain Klompe makes a probing pass to Alfred Smith. Alfred Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Michael Fuchs gets down and covers it.
33.08
Alfred Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Moutinho threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Michael Fuchs. Excellent save.
36.46
With great vision, Copain Klompe plays the ball forward to Kees Ricci. Kees Ricci threads the ball through to Guilherme Moutinho but he's offside!
40.44
Alfred Marsden hacks Pedro Hierro from behind! The referee calls over Alfred Marsden and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Hierro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.31
Ismael Sükür takes it forward alone. Ismael Sükür plays a scrappy one-two with John Pennant and advances towards the goal... Ismael Sükür tries a spectacular strike but Muzzy Kayis is on top of it.
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. Valencia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Valencia kick off the second half!
48.55
2-0Kees Ricci comes in with a late challenge on Des May. Kees Ricci is given a warning by the referee! Des May runs off the knock.
49.40
Ismael Sükür flicks a high pass forward to John Pennant who brings the ball under control. John Pennant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Muzzy Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.22
Danny Southgate clumsily knocks into Derrick Mapp. The referee calls over Danny Southgate and shows him a yellow card! Derrick Mapp gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.42
Guilherme Moutinho hacks Victor Guerrero Lopez from behind! Guilherme Moutinho is shown the yellow card! Victor Guerrero Lopez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.47
3-0Valencia have made 3 substitutions with Gérard Guel replacing Alfred Smith, José Hinojosa replacing Copain Klompe and Patrick Milla replacing Harry Impey .
66.31
Victor Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Liam Melis. Liam Melis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant beats his man to it with a header. Muzzy Kayis is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
69.02
4-0Des May threads a neat ball through to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür makes a simple pass to John Pennant. John Pennant tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.03
Pedro Hierro darts forward. Pedro Hierro threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. Some good footwork from JŸrgen Goulooze provides some space. He shoots at goal. JŸrgen Goulooze scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
81.44
Rodolfo Venturin flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hierro controls it well on his chest. Pedro Hierro makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Hierro plays a one-two with JŸrgen Goulooze and advances towards the goal... Pedro Hierro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.10
6-0Liam Melis threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze runs straight at the defence! Danny Southgate barges into JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
87.59
Victor Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür flicks a high pass forward to Derrick Mapp who brings the ball under control. Derrick Mapp sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Clive Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür knocks the ball to his team mate, Derrick Mapp. Derrick Mapp edges inside the box! Derrick Mapp takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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
| Derrick Mapp 8 John Pennant 14, 49, 66 JŸrgen Goulooze 77 Pedro Hierro 81 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Pennant of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Des May (DEF)
6
3. Clive Heskey (DEF)
6
4. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
6
6. Liam Melis (MID)
6
7. Ismael Sükür (MID)
7
8. Pedro Hierro (MID)
8
9. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
8
10. Derrick Mapp (ATT)
6
11. John Pennant (ATT)
9
12. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Suarez (ATT)
0
14. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
0
1. Muzzy Kayis (GK)
6
2. Danny Southgate (DEF)
5
3. Harry Impey (DEF)
6
4. Robert Völkl (DEF)
6
5. Jan Karnebeek (MID)
6
6. Alfred Marsden (MID)
5
7. Copain Klompe (MID)
6
8. Ian Vela (MID)
6
9. Kees Ricci (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Moutinho (ATT)
5
11. Alfred Smith (ATT)
6
12. Gérard Guel (DEF)
6
13. José Hinojosa (DEF)
6
14. Patrick Milla (MID)
6