Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 20,193 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.
0.00
0-0Cordoba kick off!
3.03
1-0Frederico Guardiola sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
8.39
1-0Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Sachs controls it well on his chest. Lennart Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.15
1-0Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Sachs controls it well on his chest. Lennart Sachs shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
18.20
1-0Victor José Mari comes in with a late challenge on Nick Lowe. Victor José Mari is shown the yellow card! Nick Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.32
1-0Eric Appiah surges forward with the ball. Eric Appiah passes the ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.49
Frederico Guardiola sees space and advances. Frederico Guardiola threads a neat, attacking ball through to Victor José Mari. Some good footwork from Victor José Mari provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
26.22
1-0Rui Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson collects the pass. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
27.25
Nick Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lopes controls it well on his chest. Rui Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.30
Alexis Carbajal knocks the ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino cuts inside the box! Fabio Guastalvino shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
32.11
Frederico Guardiola threads the ball through to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.06
Eric Appiah plays the ball forward to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes passes the ball forward to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.07
1-1Frederico Pirri comes in with a late challenge on Lennart Sachs. The referee calls over Frederico Pirri and shows him a yellow card! Lennart Sachs carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.12
Mohammed Van Der Ree sees a break and surges forward. Mohammed Van Der Ree kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.38
Frederico Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.07
Alexis Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Richard Henderson controls it well on his chest. Richard Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
48.03
2-1Kevin Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Dionisi. Kevin Dickov is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Dionisi stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.28
Fabio Guastalvino hacks Jose Fortes Roman from behind! Fabio Guastalvino is shown the yellow card! Jose Fortes Roman runs off the knock.
53.17
Hugo Vazquez makes a simple pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Caminero easily smothers it!
54.32
60.17
Rui Lopes clumsily knocks into Mohammed Van Der Ree. The referee warns Rui Lopes to calm down! Mohammed Van Der Ree hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.17
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon controls it well on his chest. Hugo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs makes a convincing header. It's there!! Jose Caminero has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.43
Roberto Gutierrez takes it forward alone. Roberto Gutierrez plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Leon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roberto Gutierrez takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.21
Mohammed Van Der Ree hits a low pass to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.01
Frederico Guardiola advances with the ball. Frederico Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.51
Roberto Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. With a superhuman jump, Hugo Leon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.54
85.33
Rui Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Roman.
89.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Dionisi laces a through ball forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Caminero.
90.00
5-1Richard James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Eric Appiah jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
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
| Hugo Leon 3 Richard James 36 Lennart Sachs 61 Roberto Gutierrez 66, 69 | Fabio Guastalvino 27 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Gutierrez of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
6
2. Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
5. Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6. Richard James (MID)
7
7. Frederico Guardiola (MID)
8
8. Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
9
9. Victor José Mari (ATT)
5
10. Hugo Leon (ATT)
8
11. Lennart Sachs (ATT)
8
12. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
0
13. Jose Oliveira (MID)
0
14. Oscar Sanchez (DEF)
0
1. Jose Caminero (GK)
6
2. Frederico Pirri (DEF)
5
3. Eric Appiah (DEF)
6
4. Robert Beckham (DEF)
6
5. Nick Lowe (MID)
6
6. Rui Lopes (MID)
7
7. Alexis Carbajal (MID)
6
8. Samuele Padalino (MID)
6
9. Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
7
10. Richard Henderson (ATT)
6
11. Kevin Dickov (ATT)
5
12. Ruel Matthews (ATT)
0
13. Mariano Nesta (MID)
0
14. Neil Greig (MID)
0