Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Le Rosaleda where Málaga play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Málaga and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Málaga kick off the first half!
4.28
0-0Roberto Carmona threads the ball through to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Suarez who brings the ball under control. Ivan Suarez shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gabriel Andres manages to gather it.
6.07
0-0Leonardo Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Kanu. Marc Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
12.01
0-1Roberto Carmona passes the ball forward to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez advances inside the box! Romero P. Martinez shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gabriel Andres had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
16.46
Eric Amoah plays the ball forward to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames shoots from long range but somehow Sebastiao Faria manages to keep it out.
20.53
Arturo Del Sol picks a pass forward to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
24.09
Marcos Hernandez passes the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.08
Menno Leiwakabessy sees space and advances. Menno Leiwakabessy hits a low pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.27
Marcos Hernandez passes the ball forward to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.35
0-1Marcos Hernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Ivan Suarez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ivan Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Soler.
40.04
Menno Leiwakabessy sees Julian Roman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Roman sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Thibault Savinaud threads a neat ball through to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the second half underway!
47.23
Menno Leiwakabessy advances with the ball. Menno Leiwakabessy tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Sebastiao Faria keeps it out!
49.58
Arturo Del Sol makes a simple pass to Roberto Carmona. Roberto Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.01
Marcos Hernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcos Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.26
Roberto Carmona flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Hernandez who takes it down. Marcos Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Soler.
63.39
Pedro Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
65.34
Roberto Carmona makes a probing pass to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Soler.
67.21
Marcos Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gabriel Andres!
69.34
0-2Jose Javier Marquitos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Menno Leiwakabessy. With vision, Menno Leiwakabessy picks a pass forward to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Roman but he's offside!
72.59
Leonardo Soler sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Soler sees Menno Leiwakabessy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Menno Leiwakabessy shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.53
0-2Pedro Aguilar sees space and advances. Pedro Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Leonardo Soler. Excellent block.
77.31
0-2Málaga have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Alfredo Hierro .
78.40
Menno Leiwakabessy makes a simple pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
79.25
Menno Leiwakabessy flicks a high pass forward. Eric Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Amoah shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.13
Romero P. Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar powers a header at goal. Wonderful reactions from Gabriel Andres keeps it out!
84.43
Julian Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar hits a low pass to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez advances inside the box! Alejandro Rodriguez tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.10
Thibault Savinaud flicks a high ball forward to Eric Amoah who takes it down. Eric Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames makes a probing pass between the defence to Francisco Galadames. Some good footwork from Francisco Galadames provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Sebastiao Faria. Excellent save.
87.33
Jose Javier Marquitos laces a weighted ball forward to Thibault Savinaud. Thibault Savinaud hits a low pass to Julian Roman. Julian Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
89.02
Julian Roman sees Jose Ramirez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Sebastiao Faria is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcos Hernandez of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gabriel Andres (GK)
7
2. Leonardo Soler (DEF)
6
3. Thibault Savinaud (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Marquitos (DEF)
7
5. Eric Amoah (MID)
6
6. Julian Roman (MID)
6
7. Menno Leiwakabessy (MID)
8
8. Marc Kanu (MID)
6
9. Ernesto Galadames (ATT)
6
10. Alfredo Hierro (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Galadames (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Ramos (DEF)
0
13. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
6
14. Guillermo Munoz (MID)
0
1. Sebastiao Faria (GK)
7
2. Julian Vila (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Carmona (DEF)
7
5. Pedro Aguilar (MID)
6
6. Marcos Hernandez (MID)
9
7. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
8
8. Ivan Suarez (MID)
7
9. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
7
10. Enrique Castro (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Giulliano Kuiper (DEF)
0
13. Carlos Montero (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
0