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It's a warm sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Atlético de Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Atlético de Madrid are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
3.25
Alberto Fowler flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
4.09
Stuart Mccall threads the ball through to Roger Sier. Roger Sier shoots from 20 yards. Kouta Nakata gets down and covers it.
6.16
Alberto Fowler hits a low pass to Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera takes it forward alone. Pablo Cabrera shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
9.37
Nicolas Gento hacks Jose Fortes Roman from behind! The referee brings Nicolas Gento to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Fortes Roman runs off the knock.
10.40
Albert Ruiz clumsily knocks into Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. The referee brings Albert Ruiz to one side and gives him a warning! Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.12
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Campos. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien sees Nicolas Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
14.40
Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi.
15.17
Jose Fortes Roman makes a simple pass to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.22
Pablo Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Lennart Sparwasser keeps it out!
20.36
Fernando Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
21.25
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien knocks the ball forward to Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
22.20
Albert Ruiz makes an attacking run forward. Albert Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kouta Nakata who gathers it comfortably.
26.19
Paolo Dionisi flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gutierrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi.
27.43
Roberto Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Roger Sier. Roger Sier finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
28.04
Stuart Mccall decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Mccall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari shoots from outside the area but somehow Kouta Nakata manages to keep it out.
32.19
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari collects the pass. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.20
Albert Ruiz surges forward with the ball. Albert Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.13
Pablo Cabrera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Roman.
36.24
Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Roger Sier who brings the ball under control. Roger Sier shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Kouta Nakata as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.07
Albert Ruiz takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Roberto Gutierrez tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
38.08
Stuart Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ruiz comfortably collects the pass. Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.38
Fouad Fertout flicks a high pass forward. Morgan Jenkins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morgan Jenkins finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lennart Sparwasser.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Atlético de Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off the second half!
48.03
Roger Sier kicks a strong pass forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.31
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Gento who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Morgan Jenkins but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.31
Victor Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos hits a low pass to Morgan Jenkins. Morgan Jenkins lofts in a cross ball towards Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Lennart Sparwasser. Excellent save.
53.32
Albert Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi. The referee calls over Albert Ruiz again and warns him to calm down! Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.59
Albert Ruiz sees Victor José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor José Mari tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kouta Nakata smothers it!
55.51
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi makes a simple pass to Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
57.26
Morgan Jenkins comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Dionisi. The referee calls over Morgan Jenkins and warns him to calm down! Paolo Dionisi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.06
Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Denny Dijkstra replacing Roberto Gutierrez .
65.21
Fernando Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Cabrera. Pablo Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paolo Dionisi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
67.42
Fernando Rodriguez surges forward with the ball. Fernando Rodriguez shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
69.28
Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien surges forward with the ball. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien plays a one-two with Fouad Fertout and rushes in on goal... Richard James catches Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien on the ankles. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.39
Pablo Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Gento. Nicolas Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
79.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Fortes Roman plays the ball forward to Stuart Mccall. Stuart Mccall threads a neat ball through to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but Kouta Nakata is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
81.09
Albert Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Kouta Nakata. Excellent save.
83.45
Jose Fortes Roman clumsily knocks into Morgan Jenkins. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Roman and shows him a yellow card! Morgan Jenkins gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Albert Ruiz picks a pass forward to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.4623655913978 vs 50.5376344086022
Play Area
Home team third: 25.81%, Midfield: 47.31%, Away team third: 26.88%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kouta Nakata of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
4. Stuart Mccall (DEF)
7
5. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
6. Albert Ruiz (MID)
8
7. Richard James (MID)
6
9. Roger Sier (ATT)
6

12. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
6
13. Craig Campbell (MID)
0

1. Kouta Nakata (GK)
9
6
6
5. Marcus Partin (DEF)
6
6. Pablo Cabrera (MID)
9
7
9. Fouad Fertout (ATT)
6
10. Morgan Jenkins (ATT)
6
11. Nicolas Gento (ATT)
6

12. Alfredo Ferrer (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Carcedo (MID)
0