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 host to Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 20,387 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Union Las Palmas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
0-0Brian Gilchrist gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Jose Javier Pastor knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
9.36
Guillermo Velasco hits a low pass to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.54
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Guillermo Velasco laces a through ball forward to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
15.44
0-0Rafael Ibanez makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Ibanez cuts inside the box! Rafael Ibanez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Lennart Sparwasser!
16.51
Albert Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari plays a scrappy one-two with Frederico Guardiola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Victor José Mari tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
18.17
Guillermo Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
20.53
Paolo Dionisi kicks a strong pass forward to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Gilchrist.
24.50
0-0Frederico Guardiola barges into Patricio Rey. The referee calls over Frederico Guardiola and warns him to calm down! Patricio Rey stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.48
Albert Ruiz makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Carlton.
27.26
0-0Edmundo Alonso flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Leon who takes it down. Hugo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Brian Gilchrist's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
28.48
0-0Albert Ruiz takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Rafael Ibanez reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.46
Rafael Ibanez plays the ball forward to Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Lennart Sparwasser. What a save!
38.18
Paolo Dionisi clumsily knocks into Patricio Rey. The referee calls over Paolo Dionisi and warns him to calm down! Patricio Rey runs off the knock.
39.39
Albert Ruiz passes the ball forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.50
Jared Collins comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Ibanez. Jared Collins is warned by the referee! Rafael Ibanez runs off the knock.
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. Union Las Palmas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the second half!
47.57
Hugo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Frederico Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Leon shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
49.43
Rafael Ibanez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Abdelmalek Arribagé. With a superhuman jump, Abdelmalek Arribagé connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Lennart Sparwasser manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.55
Samuel Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey knocks the ball forward to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Dionisi.
54.46
Guillermo Velasco makes a simple pass to Edgar Varela. Edgar Varela shoots from outside the area but is denied by Lennart Sparwasser. Excellent save.
59.25
0-0Rafael Ibanez comes in with a late challenge on Jared Collins. Rafael Ibanez is shown the yellow card! Jared Collins runs off the knock.
61.46
Rafael Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Velasco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Pastor. Jose Javier Pastor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Paolo Dionisi's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
62.32
Corner kick to Union Las Palmas. Guillermo Velasco chips it to the near post. Hugo Vazquez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.37
Albert Ruiz darts forward. Albert Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but Daniel José Mari reads it well. Superb keeping!
66.01
1-0Denny Dijkstra hits a low pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.40
Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor José Mari chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.42
Jared Collins pushes up the pitch. Jared Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel José Mari who gathers it comfortably.
79.31
Samuel Sousa makes a probing pass to Sebastian Lozano. With a delightful solo run, Sebastian Lozano stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastian Lozano shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Lennart Sparwasser!
81.05
Frederico Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Albert Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Omer Carlton.
85.27
Sebastian Lozano surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Abdelmalek Arribagé who gracefully takes it down. Abdelmalek Arribagé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Vazquez.
89.19
With great vision, Jared Collins plays the ball forward to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel José Mari smothers it!
90.00
Jared Collins flicks a high ball forward to Denny Dijkstra who takes it down. Denny Dijkstra finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Denny Dijkstra!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Albert Ruiz of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
8
2. Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Sanchez (DEF)
6
6. Albert Ruiz (MID)
9
7. Frederico Guardiola (MID)
8
8. Jared Collins (MID)
7
9. Victor José Mari (ATT)
7
10. Hugo Leon (ATT)
8
11. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
9
12. Roger Sier (ATT)
0
13. Jose Oliveira (MID)
0
14. Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
0
1. Daniel José Mari (GK)
6
2. Samuel Sousa (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Lozano (DEF)
7
4. Brian Gilchrist (DEF)
6
5. Omer Carlton (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Ibanez (MID)
8
7. Patricio Rey (MID)
6
8. Guillermo Velasco (MID)
7
9. Jose Javier Pastor (ATT)
6
10. Edgar Varela (ATT)
6
11. Abdelmalek Arribagé (ATT)
6
12. Steve Maclean (ATT)
0
13. Gabriel Munoz (ATT)
0
14. Jose Javier Calvo (GK)
0