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 Académica de Coimbra in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. 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 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Dominguez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Dominguez.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra start the match!
3.35
1-0Casey Evans pushes mid-way up the pitch. Casey Evans sees space and advances. Casey Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Davy Van Helmond scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
8.00
1-0Aaron Beelenkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Rufus. Anthony Rufus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Ince. Carl Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Dominguez.
9.56
1-0Aaron Beelenkamp hits a low pass to Roberto Favalli. Roberto Favalli knocks in a cross ball towards Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Andres Mendez. Excellent save.
12.36
1-0Frederico Nascimento clumsily knocks into Albert Ibanez. The referee calls over Frederico Nascimento and shows him a yellow card! Albert Ibanez stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.27
Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Ince. Carl Ince passes the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.51
Aaron Beelenkamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Rufus. Anthony Rufus plays the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Carl Ince. Carl Ince whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.23
Stephen Hendry knocks the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.06
With a delightful solo run, Albert Ibanez stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.14
3-0Harvey Shields brings the ball forward. Harvey Shields whips in a cross ball towards Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
27.11
With great vision, Edgar Pinto plays the ball forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
28.42
Casey Evans flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Rufus controls it well on his chest. Anthony Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.47
Casey Evans makes a probing pass to Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
33.56
Harvey Shields lofts the ball long. Alexander Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.30
4-1Frederico Nascimento clumsily knocks into Simon Scheffler. Frederico Nascimento is warned by the referee! Simon Scheffler runs off the knock.
39.48
Ronald Van Der Pennen kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez makes a probing pass to Carl Ince. Carl Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! Yet another for the new boy! He really has made a mark since joining the club.
45.00
Aaron Beelenkamp makes a probing pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry sees Simon Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Favalli. Roberto Favalli makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
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. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
48.07
Mauro Ramora sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.28
Craig Inglis hacks Anthony Rufus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.51
Stephen Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Rufus collects the pass. Anthony Rufus shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
55.36
Harvey Shields barges into Stephen Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.50
Aaron Beelenkamp sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Beelenkamp flicks a high pass forward. Simon Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Ince. Carl Ince finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
61.24
Craig Inglis barges into Anthony Rufus. The referee brings Craig Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Rufus runs off the knock.
63.47
Stephen Hendry threads the ball through to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Favalli. Roberto Favalli powers a header at goal. Andres Mendez manages to gather it easily.
65.46
Edgar Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli threads a neat ball through to Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gregorio Zamora punches it away to safety.
67.06
Alexander Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt makes a deft header but it is miles over!
71.53
Without breaking stride, Craig Inglis plays the ball forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Zamora with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
75.08
Aaron Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.23
5-2Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Callum Gough replacing Davy Van Helmond .
78.32
Stephen Hendry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Rufus. Anthony Rufus shoots from 20 yards. Andres Mendez gets down and covers it.
83.30
Eduardo Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt makes a simple pass to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.38
Stephen Hendry threads a neat ball through to Callum Gough. Callum Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.11
Frederico Nascimento sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis sees Alexander Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
89.17
Frederico Nascimento breaks forward. Frederico Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Scheffler of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gregorio Zamora (GK)
6
2. Aaron Beelenkamp (DEF)
7
3. Casey Evans (DEF)
7
4. Ronald Van Der Pennen (DEF)
6
5. Albert Ibanez (MID)
8
6. Stephen Hendry (MID)
7
7. Roberto Favalli (MID)
6
8. Anthony Rufus (MID)
6
9. Davy Van Helmond (ATT)
8
10. Carl Ince (ATT)
8
11. Simon Scheffler (ATT)
9
12. Alfred Van Rijswijk (DEF)
0
13. Winston Varkevisser (MID)
0
14. Callum Gough (ATT)
6
1. Andres Mendez (GK)
7
2. Harvey Shields (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Dominguez (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Pinto (DEF)
6
5. Frederico Nascimento (DEF)
5
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
5
7. Alexander Fortune (MID)
6
8. Mauro Ramora (MID)
7
9. Darren Stuart (ATT)
6
10. Romano Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
7
11. Pier G. Piangerelli (ATT)
7
12. Nicky Griffin (ATT)
0
13. Craig Hendry (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Loureiro (ATT)
0