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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Girona FC. A crowd of 17,199 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 Ivan Zubizarreta.
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 Ivan Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Girona FC kicking off!
6.30
0-0Ivan Suarez threads the ball through to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Richard Mccall is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
9.10
0-0Eduardo Castro comes in with a high challenge, catching Harvey Dean with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Harvey Dean runs off the knock.
12.14
0-0Adolfo Perez chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Mccall. Richard Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Elías Pereyra controls it well on his chest. Elías Pereyra runs straight at the defence! Elías Pereyra shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
14.39
0-0Miguel Pirri hacks Harvey Dean from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Pirri and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.40
1-0Chris Wright passes the ball forward to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Aguilar!
21.28
1-0Emmanuel Tsoukalas hacks Hugo Aguilar from behind! Emmanuel Tsoukalas is warned by the referee! Hugo Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.32
Chris Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Rodolfo Lozano. Excellent save.
28.44
1-0Miguel Pirri flicks a high pass forward to Elías Pereyra who brings the ball under control. Elías Pereyra shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.15
1-0Isaiah Griffin comes in with a late challenge on Elías Pereyra. The referee calls over Isaiah Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Elías Pereyra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.23
Ledley Brand flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
40.55
Adolfo Perez brings the ball forward. Adolfo Perez tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.10
Roberto Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
47.33
1-0Roberto Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wright controls it well on his chest. Chris Wright knocks the ball forward to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.39
Isaiah Griffin pushes up the pitch. Isaiah Griffin sees Billy Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Lozano who gathers it comfortably.
51.21
1-0Roberto Carmona makes a simple pass to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Wright. Chris Wright advances inside the box! Mauricio Ruiz catches Chris Wright on the ankles. Chris Wright appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
53.58
Ivan Suarez sees space and advances. Ivan Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Octavian Negura.
54.54
Chris Wright flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Dean who takes it down. Harvey Dean shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
55.21
1-0Isaiah Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carmona holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Carmona makes a probing pass to Chris Wright. Chris Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Aguilar but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.01
Miguel Pirri sees Emmanuel Tsoukalas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emmanuel Tsoukalas sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eugenio Redondo reads it well. Quality keeping!
66.40
Roberto Carmona plays the ball forward to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.16
Sebastian Sanchez decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastian Sanchez whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
77.18
Hugo Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Perez.
79.48
Richard Mccall catches Billy Dalglish on the ankles. Richard Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Billy Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.22
Alejandro Rodriguez threads the ball through to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ivan Suarez!
87.09
Harvey Dean threads a neat ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Rodolfo Lozano manages to keep it out.
90.00
Harvey Dean flicks a high pass forward to Chris Wright who brings the ball under control. Chris Wright shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Hugo Aguilar 16 Ivan Suarez 83 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Suarez of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Redondo (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Carmona (DEF)
7
5. Harvey Dean (MID)
6
6. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
7
7. Chris Wright (MID)
7
8. Ivan Suarez (MID)
8
9. Billy Dalglish (ATT)
7
10. Ledley Brand (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Luis Cortes (DEF)
0
13. Jurek Rzasa (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
0
1. Rodolfo Lozano (GK)
6
2. Richard Mccall (DEF)
6
3. Octavian Negura (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Lorenzo (DEF)
6
5. Adolfo Perez (DEF)
6
6. Michael Vernazza (MID)
6
7. Mauricio Ruiz (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Castro (MID)
3
9. Emmanuel Tsoukalas (ATT)
6
10. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
6
11. Miguel Pirri (ATT)
6
12. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
0
13. Patrick Meyer (GK)
0
14. Barket Karembeu (DEF)
0