Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 18,272 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off the first half!
4.54
0-0Alberto Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Cavalcante. Marcelo Cavalcante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferrer.
9.43
Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Rui Cervantes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Cervantes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.53
Daniel Dekker knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean knocks the ball forward to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
21.51
0-0John Wingert clumsily knocks into Rui Cervantes. The referee calls over John Wingert and shows him a yellow card! Rui Cervantes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.40
Leonardo Ferrer punts the ball hopefully upfield. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Jimenez.
24.49
1-0Hugo Aguilar surges forward with the ball. Hugo Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.13
1-0Daniel Dekker hits a low pass to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.15
Billy Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Rui Cervantes collects the pass. Rui Cervantes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Segarra.
32.37
Leonardo Ferrer threads the ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ledley Brand knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Segarra.
38.31
Leonardo Ferrer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Leonardo Ferrer takes it forward alone. Leonardo Ferrer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Charlton.
39.25
1-0Daniel Dekker passes the ball forward to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Aguilar who takes it down. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
40.53
Alberto Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Martin Stanic controls it well on his chest. Martin Stanic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.35
Hugo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Luis Gainza. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
Hugo Aguilar threads the ball through to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish sees Ledley Brand just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Brand takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Luis Gainza!
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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
47.41
Rui Cervantes threads a neat ball through to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
49.47
Daniel Dekker threads the ball through to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero powers a header at goal. Luis Gainza gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
51.55
Quim Moreira decides to run forward with the ball. Quim Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Cavalcante. Marcelo Cavalcante outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcelo Cavalcante!
54.59
Sebastian Peiro threads the ball through to Oberdan Pisanu. Oberdan Pisanu shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.56
Hugo Aguilar knocks the ball forward to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Luis Gainza had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
59.50
Marcelo Cavalcante advances with the ball. Marcelo Cavalcante knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.41
2-1Celta Vigo have made a substitution with Luis Valdez replacing Oberdan Pisanu .
65.05
Hugo Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Jimenez.
71.48
Ernesto Jimenez clumsily knocks into Harvey Dean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Dean gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.44
Alberto Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Valdez. Luis Valdez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.40
Steve Charlton makes a probing pass to John Wingert. John Wingert hits a low pass to Marcelo Cavalcante. Marcelo Cavalcante knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferrer.
81.37
Ernesto Jimenez hits a low pass to Sebastian Peiro. Sebastian Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Valdez. Luis Valdez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Hugo Aguilar of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niche Beltran (GK)
6
2. Leonardo Ferrer (DEF)
7
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Dekker (DEF)
8
5. Harvey Dean (MID)
6
6. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
9
7. Carlos Montero (MID)
6
8. Rui Cervantes (MID)
6
9. Billy Dalglish (ATT)
6
10. Ledley Brand (ATT)
8
11. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
8
12. Luis Cortes (DEF)
0
13. Chris Wright (MID)
0
14. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
0
1. Luis Gainza (GK)
7
2. Antonio Segarra (DEF)
6
3. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
5
4. Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
5. Quim Moreira (DEF)
7
6. Sebastian Peiro (MID)
6
7. John Wingert (MID)
6
8. Alberto Guardiola (MID)
6
9. Martin Stanic (MID)
6
10. Marcelo Cavalcante (ATT)
8
11. Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Cannavaro (ATT)
0
13. Christian Wilke (ATT)
0
14. Luis Valdez (ATT)
6