Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in great condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0Girona FC kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
0-0Giulliano Kuiper plays the ball forward to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres whips in a cross ball towards Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
4.39
0-0Ernesto Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero shoots from 25 yards. Sebastiao Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.11
1-0Guillermo Leon laces a weighted ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero makes a looping header on goal. Rafael Romero scores for Girona FC!!
12.48
Claude Levet makes a strong solo run forward. Claude Levet passes the ball forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon finds some space and shoots from distance but Sebastiao Faria is on top of it.
18.20
Giulliano Kuiper kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Del Sol. Arturo Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Hernandez collects the pass. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper, Jose Barbosa, sees it late!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
21.29
1-1Claude Levet threads the ball through to Kubilay Türkyilmaz. Kubilay Türkyilmaz flicks a high pass forward. Elías Pereyra collects the pass. Elías Pereyra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giulliano Kuiper.
26.43
Arturo Del Sol passes the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez threads the ball through to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero plays a one-two with Romero P. Martinez and advances towards the goal... Carlos Montero comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
28.14
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.18
Arturo Del Sol threads a neat ball through to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez passes the ball forward to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Levet.
33.01
Rafael Romero brings the ball forward. Rafael Romero shoots from outside the area. Sebastiao Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
34.35
Arturo Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Martinez who takes it down. Romero P. Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Castro picks a pass forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
47.40
Arturo Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon sees Nicolas Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball beats his man to it with a header. Jose Barbosa comfortably punches it away to safety.
48.36
With a delightful solo run, Ernesto Marin stretches the opposition's defence. Ernesto Marin tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.35
Romero P. Martinez knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
54.40
Kubilay Türkyilmaz launches a long ball forward. Eduardo Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.33
Carlos Garcia pushes up the pitch. Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Romero controls it well on his chest. Rafael Romero shoots from 20 yards but Sebastiao Faria is on top of it.
59.12
1-1Claude Levet comes in with a late challenge on Alan Gordon. The referee brings Claude Levet to one side and gives him a warning! Alan Gordon runs off the knock.
60.39
Marcos Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
65.38
Eduardo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eduardo Castro plays a quick one-two with Juan Duran and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Sebastiao Faria gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
67.03
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.56
John Brady makes a beautiful solo run. John Brady threads the ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
72.53
Marcos Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.16
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Montero stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Montero whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
77.31
1-2Girona FC have made a substitution with Otávio Cardoso replacing Ernesto Marin .
78.39
Otávio Cardoso threads the ball through to Juan Duran. Juan Duran shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
84.45
Romero P. Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez makes a deft header. Solid save from Jose Barbosa.
90.00
Romero P. Martinez flicks a high pass forward. Alan Gordon collects the pass. Alan Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his 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 Romero P. Martinez of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
7
2. John Brady (DEF)
6
3. Claude Levet (DEF)
6
4. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Leon (MID)
6
7. Eduardo Castro (MID)
7
8. Ernesto Marin (MID)
7
9. Juan Duran (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Romero (ATT)
8
11. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
6
12. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
6
13. Gerhard Röhlig (MID)
0
14. Robin van Veen (MID)
0
1. Sebastiao Faria (GK)
8
2. Ricardo Ruiz (DEF)
6
3. Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
7
4. Giulliano Kuiper (DEF)
6
5. Marcos Hernandez (MID)
8
6. Carlos Montero (MID)
7
7. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
9
8. Stanley Ball (MID)
6
9. Alan Gordon (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
9
12. Roberto Carmona (DEF)
0
13. Alberto Caminero (MID)
0
14. Enrique Castro (ATT)
0