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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Extremadura UD are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Peiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
3.22
Frederic Diasalmeida flicks a high pass forward. Martin Crespo controls it well on his chest. Martin Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Mihai Raduciou smothers it!
9.28
David Locatelli chips the ball to his team mate, Victor Andres. Victor Andres whips in a cross ball towards Zerbini Cipriani. Zerbini Cipriani rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Mihai Raduciou manages to keep it out.
14.25
Ivan Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Mendez controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Zerbini Cipriani. Zerbini Cipriani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Mihai Raduciou reads it well. He makes it look easy!
16.29
Callum Gough plays the ball forward to Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.43
Victor Andres takes a quick throw-in. David Locatelli makes a simple pass to Victor Andres. Victor Andres shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.30
Samuel Olembé makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Olembé makes a probing pass between the defence to Callum Gough. Callum Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Frederic Diasalmeida is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
26.36
Extremadura UD are in full control of this game.
27.22
Ivan Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Del Sol. Martin Del Sol plays the ball forward to David Locatelli. David Locatelli shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.57
Anthony Rufus knocks the ball forward to Callum Gough. Callum Gough rushes past Ivan Moreno! Callum Gough side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ivan Moreno.
32.31
Martin Del Sol catches Roberto Favalli on the ankles. Martin Del Sol is warned by the referee! Roberto Favalli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.25
Ronald Van Der Pennen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Rzasa. Arek Rzasa flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.21
Roberto Favalli hits a low pass to Callum Gough. Callum Gough shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
38.22
David Locatelli plays the ball forward to Gabriel Blanco. Gabriel Blanco shoots from 25 yards but Mihai Raduciou reads it well. Excellent save!
39.55
David Domoraud clumsily knocks into Roberto Favalli. The referee calls over David Domoraud and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Favalli runs off the knock.
42.04
Roberto Favalli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Zbigniew Iwan provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Steed Ray replacing Zbigniew Iwan. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD get the second half underway!
47.46
Gabriel Blanco clumsily knocks into Arek Rzasa. Gabriel Blanco is shown the yellow card! Arek Rzasa stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.57
Ricardo Mendez flicks a high pass forward. David Locatelli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Locatelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Crespo. Martin Crespo shoots from 25 yards. Mihai Raduciou gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
51.51
David Domoraud flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Blanco who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.35
Casey Evans hacks Zerbini Cipriani from behind! Casey Evans is shown the yellow card! Zerbini Cipriani runs off the knock.
66.47
David Domoraud hacks Anthony Rufus from behind! The referee warns David Domoraud to calm down! Anthony Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.33
Vitor Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Rufus who brings the ball under control. Anthony Rufus flicks a high ball forward to Steed Ray who takes it down. Steed Ray whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Olembé. Samuel Olembé outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Hugo Zubizarreta is on top of it.
73.47
David Locatelli hacks Steed Ray from behind! David Locatelli is warned by the referee! Steed Ray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.28
Samuel Olembé barges into David Locatelli. Samuel Olembé is shown the yellow card! David Locatelli hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.07
Ronald Van Der Pennen knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Carvalho. Vitor Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo deftly passes the ball to Steed Ray, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Steed Ray provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Hugo Zubizarreta. What a save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 5 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.6923076923077 vs 52.3076923076923
Play Area
Home team third: 26.15%, Midfield: 47.69%, Away team third: 26.15%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mihai Raduciou of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
5. Ivan Moreno (DEF)
7
5
7
4
10. Martin Crespo (ATT)
7
11. Victor Andres (ATT)
6

0
13. Pablo Vazquez (MID)
0
14. Guillermo Roman (MID)
0

2. Casey Evans (DEF)
5
6
7
6. Anthony Rufus (MID)
6
6
8. Arek Rzasa (MID)
6
9. Callum Gough (ATT)
7
10. Zbigniew Iwan (ATT)
7
11. Richard Rizzo (ATT)
6

0
14. Steed Ray (ATT)
6