Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play Aston Villa in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,073 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Aston Villa are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the match!
3.05
0-0Roberto Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Alvarez. Edmundo Alvarez shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
4.11
0-1Federico Pastine sees Christian Franchi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Franchi lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Davies. Dean Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dean Davies scores for Aston Villa!!
8.30
0-1Morgan Sussi comes in with a late challenge on Roger Sier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roger Sier grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.55
Martin Morales brings the ball forward. Martin Morales whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Lennart Sparwasser gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
10.11
Martin Morales catches Richard James on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Morales and warns him to calm down! Richard James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.33
0-1Marvin Britton hits a low pass to Dean Davies. Dean Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Pastine. Federico Pastine makes a deft header. Fantastic reactions from Albert Pirri blocks the shot!
18.36
0-1Juan Roman flicks a high ball forward to Richard James who takes it down. Richard James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Morgan Sussi.
20.01
0-1Martin Morales comes in with a late challenge on Richard James. The referee brings Martin Morales to one side and gives him another warning! Richard James stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.21
Roger Sier flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gutierrez collects the pass. Roberto Gutierrez lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.39
1-1Albert Pirri catches Christian Franchi on the ankles. Albert Pirri is shown the yellow card! Christian Franchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.39
1-1Free kick to Aston Villa just outside the area...
27.22
Dean Davies takes a cautious run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
28.09
1-1Marvin Britton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Markus Kistner finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
30.42
Christian Franchi flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Bento edges inside the box! Cristiano Bento looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
32.25
With a delightful solo run, Markus Kistner stretches the opposition's defence. Markus Kistner shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
39.39
Christian Franchi knocks the ball forward to Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Lennart Sparwasser.
40.25
Craig Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franceco Guana who gathers it comfortably.
42.25
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Denny Dijkstra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Martin Morales steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Federico Pastine knocks the ball forward to Marvin Britton. Marvin Britton sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Britton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
47.43
Craig Campbell takes it forward alone. Craig Campbell shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Franceco Guana manages to gather it.
48.51
Martin Morales sees Markus Kistner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Kistner whips in a cross ball towards Martin Morales. Martin Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Lennart Sparwasser!
49.23
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roger Sier plays a one-two with Denny Dijkstra and rushes in on goal... Roger Sier shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
53.36
Roberto Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.09
Alfredo Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Craig Campbell controls it well on his chest. Craig Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Fernando Rodriguez shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
55.43
Youl Zeitoun flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Bento controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Morales. Martin Morales flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Lennart Sparwasser has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.08
1-2Real Betis Balompié appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
65.57
Roberto Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Franceco Guana who gathers it comfortably.
69.33
Alfredo Garcia knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James knocks the ball forward to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Franceco Guana had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
77.47
2-2Aston Villa have made a substitution with Fabian N. Cinetto replacing Markus Kistner .
81.25
Roberto Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James lofts in a cross ball towards Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.25
3-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 Denny Dijkstra of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
7
2. Albert Pirri (GK)
5
3. Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
6
4. Juan Roman (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Alvarez (MID)
6
6. Richard James (MID)
7
7. Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
7
8. Craig Campbell (MID)
7
9. Roger Sier (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Rodriguez (ATT)
8
11. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
9
12. Hugo Leon (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Ramirez (GK)
0
14. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
0
1. Franceco Guana (GK)
7
2. Frederico Jardim (DEF)
6
3. Morgan Sussi (DEF)
5
4. Youl Zeitoun (DEF)
6
5. Marvin Britton (MID)
7
6. Martin Morales (MID)
8
7. Christian Franchi (MID)
7
8. Federico Pastine (MID)
6
9. Dean Davies (ATT)
8
10. Markus Kistner (ATT)
7
11. Cristiano Bento (ATT)
7
12. Carl Ball (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Hollmer (MID)
0
14. Fabian N. Cinetto (ATT)
6