Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play Heart of Midlothian in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,505 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Heart of Midlothian are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
The whistle blows and Heart of Midlothian kick off!
2.08
Jeremy Levintsky makes a probing pass to Kevin Strachan. Kevin Strachan chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Zimmermann. Nicolas Zimmermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.44
Mohammed Van Der Ree brings the ball forward. Mohammed Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.33
Robert Riza clumsily knocks into Albert Ruiz. The referee calls over Robert Riza and shows him a yellow card! Albert Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.46
Jose Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Silvio Lima!
32.01
Stanley Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Strachan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Oliveira.
33.27
Craig Campbell surges forward with the ball. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.44
Craig Campbell takes a quick throw-in, which Albert Ruiz takes on the chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Albert Ruiz picks a pass forward to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez knocks the ball forward, putting Jose Oliveira through on goal. Jose Oliveira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.27
Oscar Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Sachs controls it well on his chest. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Hierro.
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. Heart of Midlothian also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
49.51
Mike Newby flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Zimmermann who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Zimmermann hits a low pass to Alun Shilton. Some good footwork from Alun Shilton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Lennart Sparwasser with no chance!! Goal for Heart of Midlothian!
53.28
Kevin Strachan hacks Craig Campbell from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Strachan and warns him to calm down! Craig Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.19
Robert Riza breaks forward. Robert Riza decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Riza flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Zimmermann controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nicolas Zimmermann side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
63.56
Albert Ruiz passes the ball forward to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.38
Craig Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
67.47
Stanley Smithe hacks Jose Oliveira from behind! Stanley Smithe is given a warning by the referee! Jose Oliveira runs off the knock.
72.45
Craig Campbell makes a probing pass to Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.39
Heart of Midlothian have made a substitution with Kevin Mckinlay replacing Chritophe Laslandes .
78.44
Mohammed Van Der Ree kicks a strong pass forward to Alfredo Garcia. Alfredo Garcia makes an attacking run forward. Alfredo Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.30
Julian Hierro flicks the ball to his team mate, Stanley Smithe. Stanley Smithe makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Smithe plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Strachan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stanley Smithe provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Lennart Sparwasser gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
84.49
Alfredo Garcia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Roman. Jose Fortes Roman darts forward. Jose Fortes Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Hierro.
90.00
Jose Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Fernando Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Markus Kistner. Markus Kistner is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Silvio Lima had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Markus Kistner 33, 72, 90 Jose Oliveira 36 | Nicolas Zimmermann 2 Alun Shilton 50 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Kistner of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
6
2. Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
4. Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Sanchez (DEF)
6
6. Albert Ruiz (MID)
6
7. Jose Oliveira (MID)
7
8. Craig Campbell (MID)
7
9. Fernando Rodriguez (ATT)
8
10. Lennart Sachs (ATT)
6
11. Markus Kistner (ATT)
9
12. Roger Sier (ATT)
0
13. Jared Collins (MID)
0
14. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
0
1. Silvio Lima (GK)
6
2. Callum McNeill (DEF)
6
3. Chritophe Laslandes (DEF)
6
4. Julian Hierro (DEF)
6
5. Robert Riza (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Strachan (MID)
6
7. Stanley Smithe (MID)
6
8. Jeremy Levintsky (MID)
6
9. Nicolas Zimmermann (ATT)
8
10. Alun Shilton (ATT)
7
11. Mike Newby (ATT)
6
12. Kevin Mckinlay (ATT)
6
13. Rodolfo Diez (MID)
0
14. Ross Sharpe (MID)
0













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