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 Raith Rovers in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Raith Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Danilo Erra.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Raith Rovers get the match underway!
3.36
1-0Paolo Dionisi flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari collects the pass. Victor José Mari knocks the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.30
Eerik Carlbohm passes the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright plays a scrappy one-two with Andri Már Sverrisson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Niccolo Wright shoots from just inside the box. Niccolo Wright scores for Raith Rovers!!
9.38
Eerik Carlbohm flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.54
Paolo Dionisi flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Gutierrez who brings the ball under control. Roberto Gutierrez takes it forward alone. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! That brings them level!
16.40
2-2Gavin McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright threads a neat ball through to David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.01
Jean-Philippe Belloso takes the throw-in. Gavin McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Eerik Carlbohm who takes it down. Eerik Carlbohm knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paolo Dionisi.
22.07
2-2Paolo Dionisi catches Billy White on the ankles. Paolo Dionisi is warned by the referee! Billy White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.22
Roberto Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.08
2-2Richard James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Copain Schultz.
31.47
2-2Richard James takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Don Glass reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.47
Gavin McNeill threads a neat ball through to Billy White. Billy White knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.27
2-3Paolo Dionisi kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Gavin McNeill blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
38.02
Paolo Dionisi flicks a high pass forward. Richard James controls it well on his chest. Richard James sees space and advances. Richard James whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
40.20
Eerik Carlbohm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy White. Billy White lofts in a cross ball towards Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson flicks the ball with his head. Hugo Vazquez steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
42.28
2-3Gavin McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eerik Carlbohm. Eerik Carlbohm shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Raith Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
47.22
Eerik Carlbohm laces a weighted ball forward to Billy White. Billy White whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Lennart Sparwasser had no chance!! Goal for Raith Rovers! The crowd cheers as the Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
51.42
Edmundo Alonso advances with the ball. Edmundo Alonso hits a low pass to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.57
Eerik Carlbohm makes a probing pass to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Lennart Sparwasser!
54.45
Eerik Carlbohm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Vazquez.
60.49
2-4Real Betis Balompié appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.49
Andri Már Sverrisson knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Wright. Niccolo Wright knocks in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Lennart Sparwasser manages to keep it out.
63.32
Frederico Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Glass.
67.44
Eerik Carlbohm threads a neat ball through to David Simonsson. David Simonsson whips in a cross ball towards Rodney Seedorf. Rodney Seedorf finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
69.09
Eerik Carlbohm flicks a high pass forward. Andri Már Sverrisson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
75.24
Edmundo Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.39
David Simonsson plays the ball forward to Andri Már Sverrisson. Andri Már Sverrisson lofts in a cross ball towards David Simonsson. David Simonsson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
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
| Victor José Mari 3, 13 | Niccolo Wright 6, 32, 47 David Simonsson 9 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
6
2. Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
6
4. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
5. Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6. Richard James (MID)
6
7. Frederico Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
7
9. Victor José Mari (ATT)
8
10. Hugo Leon (ATT)
6
11. Denny Dijkstra (ATT)
6
12. Lennart Sachs (ATT)
0
13. Jose Oliveira (MID)
0
14. Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
0
1. Copain Schultz (GK)
6
2. Atam Melchiot (DEF)
6
3. Gavin McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
5. Don Glass (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Wright (MID)
9
7. Eerik Carlbohm (MID)
7
8. Billy White (ATT)
7
9. Rodney Seedorf (ATT)
6
10. Andri Már Sverrisson (ATT)
6
11. David Simonsson (ATT)
7
12. Ernesto Flores (DEF)
0
13. Elena Suarez (MID)
0
14. Dominic Ritchie (MID)
0