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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 17,717 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Extremadura UD appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Pardo.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
3.46
Jorge Tavares threads a neat ball through to Pablo Mendez. Pablo Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pablo Marquitos with no chance!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
9.03
Jean-Paul Ax surges forward with the ball. Jean-Paul Ax tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Juan Lozano manages to keep it out.
18.33
Eduardo Diez makes a simple pass to Jean Pierre Lefèvre. Jean Pierre Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
24.15
Eugenio Roman catches Marcos Castillo on the ankles. The referee brings Eugenio Roman to one side and gives him a warning! Marcos Castillo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.17
Jorge Tavares barges into Jean-Paul Ax. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jean-Paul Ax hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.18
Alfredo Redondo sees Eugenio Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eugenio Roman flicks a high pass forward. Leon Clemence controls it well on his chest. Leon Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Sousa. Francisco Sousa makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.34
Jean-Marc Fabbra pushes up the pitch. Jean-Marc Fabbra brings the ball forward. Jean-Marc Fabbra whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pablo Marquitos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.35
Jean Pierre Lefèvre brings the ball forward. Jean Pierre Lefèvre knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
39.10
Eugenio Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Sousa. Francisco Sousa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Juan Lozano is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.34
Rodolfo Perez clumsily knocks into Eugenio Roman. Rodolfo Perez is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.04
Alfredo Redondo makes a simple pass to Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Real Betis Balompié are in full control of this game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD kick off!
51.04
Guillermo Jimenez makes a simple pass to Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emile Morris.
53.07
Jean-Paul Ax controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.59
Without breaking stride, Jorge Tavares plays the ball forward to Marcos Castillo. Marcos Castillo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Pablo Marquitos gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
77.46
Jorge Tavares makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Moreno.
79.18
Jean-Paul Ax flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Roman. Eugenio Roman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.05
Francisco Sousa barges into Eduardo Diez. Francisco Sousa is warned by the referee! Eduardo Diez runs off the knock.
83.12
Real Betis Balompié are in full control of this game.
84.28
Emile Morris threads a neat ball through to Marcos Castillo. Marcos Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Mendez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Castillo. Marcos Castillo heads the ball goalwards. Pablo Marquitos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
85.26
Marcos Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Perez. Rodolfo Perez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.15
Eugenio Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Ball. James Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Ax. Jean-Paul Ax rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.25 vs 43.75
Play Area
Home team third: 23.44%, Midfield: 50.00%, Away team third: 26.56%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Sousa of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Oscar Moreno (DEF)
6
6
5. Leon Clemence (MID)
7
6. Jean-Paul Ax (MID)
7
7. Eugenio Ramos (MID)
6
8. Eugenio Roman (MID)
8
10. James Ball (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Sousa (ATT)
9

12. Nico Widmann (GK)
0
13. Morris Dean (GK)
0
14. Harvey Machlas (ATT)
0

1. Juan Lozano (GK)
6
2. Ruben Postiga (DEF)
6
3. Emile Morris (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Diez (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Monk (DEF)
6
6
8. Jorge Tavares (MID)
6
10. Pablo Mendez (ATT)
7
11. Rodolfo Perez (ATT)
8

14. Miguel Farinos (ATT)
0