Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 19,791 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Girona FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.05
1-0Marino Graaven kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.13
1-0Chris Wright comes in with a late challenge on Richard Mccall. The referee brings Chris Wright to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Mccall runs off the knock.
9.01
1-0Isaiah Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Haynes controls it well on his chest. Kemal Haynes knocks the ball forward to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres flicks the ball with his head. Rodolfo Lozano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
12.11
1-0Chris Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Redknapp.
16.28
1-0Mauricio Ruiz catches Isaiah Griffin on the ankles. Mauricio Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Griffin runs off the knock.
20.19
1-0Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri knocks the ball forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.22
Mauricio Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri whips in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Eugenio Redondo is on top of it.
34.44
Josimar Reyes hacks Mauricio Ruiz from behind! Josimar Reyes is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.55
Barket Karembeu hits a low pass to Muzzy Izzet. Muzzy Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Carmona controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Carmona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Girona FC!
42.21
Daniel Dekker hits a low pass to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa sees Alejandro Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Rodolfo Lozano!
45.00
1-1Michael Vernazza surges forward with the ball. Michael Vernazza plays a one-two with Emmanuel Tsoukalas and advances towards the goal... Michael Vernazza cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Marino Graaven.
45.00
1-1Muzzy Izzet takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Michael Vernazza cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Girona FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Girona FC kick off!
48.12
Chris Wright threads a neat ball through to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.58
Daniel Dekker makes a probing pass to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa shoots from 20 yards. Rodolfo Lozano gets down and covers it.
63.47
Mauricio Ruiz threads a neat ball through to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alejandro Carmona. Some silky footwork from Alejandro Carmona provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.39
Mauricio Ruiz hits a low pass to Miguel Pirri. Miguel Pirri threads the ball through to Emmanuel Tsoukalas but he's offside!
71.01
Daniel Dekker chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Barket Karembeu.
73.40
Nicolas Torres makes a simple pass to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
79.55
Mauricio Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Emmanuel Tsoukalas. Emmanuel Tsoukalas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emmanuel Tsoukalas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.27
3-2Jurek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rodriguez collects the pass. Alejandro Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.17
Jurek Rzasa passes the ball forward to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.44
Marino Graaven hits a low pass to Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa threads the ball through to Chris Wright. Chris Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Josimar Reyes 4 Jurek Rzasa 48 Nicolas Torres 73 | Alejandro Carmona 39, 63 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Redondo (GK)
6
2. Marino Graaven (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Dekker (DEF)
6
5. Marcos Hernandez (MID)
6
6. Jurek Rzasa (MID)
9
7. Chris Wright (MID)
6
8. Kemal Haynes (MID)
6
9. Josimar Reyes (ATT)
7
10. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
8
11. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
7
12. Roberto Carmona (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Suarez (MID)
0
14. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
0
1. Rodolfo Lozano (GK)
7
2. Richard Mccall (DEF)
6
3. Octavian Negura (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Redknapp (DEF)
6
5. Barket Karembeu (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
6
8. Muzzy Izzet (MID)
6
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
7
10. Alejandro Carmona (ATT)
9
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
6
12. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
0
13. Sylvain Riggott (MID)
0
14. Marinus Babangida (DEF)
0