Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 18,156 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Gutierrez.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
6.24
0-0Carlos Montero darts forward. Carlos Montero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.23
0-0Viktor Meiser makes a simple pass to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Alfredo Rey hacks Ledley Brand from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
12.27
0-0Emile Ball brings the ball forward. Emile Ball passes the ball forward to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero plays a one-two with Nuno Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Mauricio Guerrero tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Eugenio Redondo. What a great pair of hands!
15.35
0-0Miguel Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
16.40
Edmundo Vega takes it forward alone. Edmundo Vega knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferrer.
18.38
Miguel Barkero makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Barkero shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
20.54
Nuno Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Guerrero who takes it down. Mauricio Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Teixeira. Nuno Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
24.07
0-0Harvey Dean barges into Alfredo Rey. The referee calls over Harvey Dean and warns him to calm down! Alfredo Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.44
0-0Without breaking stride, Eugenio Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Steve De Nooijer. Steve De Nooijer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Herrero but the referee indicates it's offside!
27.28
With great vision, Carlos Montero plays the ball forward to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar whips the ball goalwards with his head. Juan-Carlos Velasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
32.04
Alfredo Rey darts forward. Alfredo Rey knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega makes a probing pass to Nuno Teixeira but he's offside!
36.07
0-0Elche CF are dictating the run of play here today.
40.58
Harvey Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish skips past Emile Ball! Some silky footwork from Billy Dalglish provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Juan-Carlos Velasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
44.06
Edmundo Vega makes a simple pass to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
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. Elche CF 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 Elche CF kick off!
47.45
Alfredo Rey makes a simple pass to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero passes the ball forward to Alberto Bravo. Alberto Bravo makes a probing pass to Eduardo Herrero but he's offside!
48.50
Carlos Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
51.43
Harvey Dean barges into Edmundo Vega. The referee calls over Harvey Dean again and warns him to calm down! Edmundo Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.34
Emile Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero passes the ball forward to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
54.50
1-0With a delightful solo run, Carlos Montero stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.45
Viktor Meiser sees a break and surges forward. Viktor Meiser knocks the ball forward to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Juan-Carlos Velasco.
60.50
Miguel Barkero passes the ball forward to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.17
Eugenio Izquierdo flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mauricio Guerrero shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
67.26
Edmundo Vega threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Guerrero. Mauricio Guerrero plays a one-two with Eduardo Herrero and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Mauricio Guerrero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.28
Luis Cortes takes it forward alone. Luis Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Billy Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Billy Dalglish runs straight at the defence! Billy Dalglish shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.36
Eduardo Herrero clumsily knocks into Leonardo Ferrer. The referee calls over Eduardo Herrero and warns him to calm down! Leonardo Ferrer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Eduardo Herrero flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Teixeira shoots from outside the area. Eugenio Redondo gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
81.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Edmundo Vega laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Herrero. Eduardo Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Viktor Meiser.
83.56
Hugo Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
89.08
Luis Cortes surges forward with the ball. Luis Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Brand who brings the ball under control. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Viktor Meiser hits a low pass to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ledley Brand provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Dalglish of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Redondo (GK)
7
2. Leonardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Luis Cortes (DEF)
8
4. Viktor Meiser (DEF)
8
5. Harvey Dean (MID)
6
6. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
6
7. Carlos Montero (MID)
8
8. Rui Cervantes (MID)
6
9. Billy Dalglish (ATT)
9
10. Ledley Brand (ATT)
8
11. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
8
12. Marino Graaven (DEF)
0
13. Marcos Hernandez (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
0
1. Juan-Carlos Velasco (GK)
7
2. Emile Ball (DEF)
7
3. Eugenio Izquierdo (DEF)
6
4. Alfredo Rey (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Barkero (MID)
7
6. Steve De Nooijer (MID)
6
7. Edmundo Vega (MID)
7
8. Alberto Bravo (MID)
6
9. Mauricio Guerrero (ATT)
6
10. Nuno Teixeira (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Herrero (ATT)
6
12. Rainer Gerlach (ATT)
0
13. Francisco Lozano (ATT)
0
14. Warren Thatcher (DEF)
0