Match Report
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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 FC Metz in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 20,764 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Sousa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Metz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Sousa.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the match!
2.03
0-0Josimar Reyes sees Alejandro Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomislav Bergkamp who gathers it comfortably.
3.44
0-1Eddie King threads a neat ball through to Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland whips in a cross ball towards Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabien Burle!
6.46
0-1Fabien Burle barges into Marino Graaven. The referee calls over Fabien Burle and shows him a yellow card! Marino Graaven runs off the knock.
8.09
Jurek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Sergio Bento. Sergio Bento whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Tomislav Bergkamp has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them back into the game!
20.51
Dirk Nok threads a neat ball through to Vittorio Rinaldini. Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Bellamy who brings the ball neatly under control. Aaron Bellamy edges inside the box! Aaron Bellamy cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.32
Peter Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Marcos Hernandez. Peter Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Marcos Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.38
1-2Viktor Meiser launches a long ball forward into the other half. Marcos Hernandez shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.58
1-2Chris Wright runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Wright whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Tomislav Bergkamp.
38.13
1-2Sergio Bento takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Alec Cleland reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
39.56
Chris Wright sees Alejandro Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Rodriguez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
42.58
Sergio Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tomislav Bergkamp didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.58
Vittorio Rinaldini flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà collects the pass. Fabian N. Giampà sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fabian N. Giampà scores for FC Metz!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. FC Metz also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
FC Metz kick off!
47.00
Eddie King flicks a high pass forward to Aaron Bellamy who brings the ball under control. Aaron Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
48.06
Dirk Nok plays a long ball forward. Fabian N. Giampà finds some space and shoots from distance but Niche Beltran reads it well. Nice save!
51.17
Dirk Nok darts forward. Dirk Nok flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Giampà controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Giampà plays a scrappy one-two with Aaron Bellamy and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fabian N. Giampà muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Niche Beltran!
57.50
Aaron Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle controls it well on his chest. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
59.02
Isaiah Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
61.37
Jurek Rzasa sees Nicolas Torres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Tomislav Bergkamp!
66.43
Vittorio Rinaldini flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle plays a scrappy one-two with Fabian N. Giampà and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Fabien Burle provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Metz!
72.22
1-4Viktor Meiser flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes connects with a diving header but is denied by Ólafur Ríkhardsson. Excellent block.
75.21
Ólafur Ríkhardsson hits a low pass to Eddie King. Eddie King knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà whips in a cross ball towards Alec Cleland. Alec Cleland connects with a diving header. Niche Beltran effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Alec Cleland plays the ball forward to Fabien Burle. Fabien Burle knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Niche Beltran is on top of his game. Great keeping!
78.59
1-4Eddie King runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie King deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabien Burle but the linesman indicates offside!
79.24
Jurek Rzasa passes the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
84.56
Fabien Burle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian N. Giampà. Fabian N. Giampà shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Niche Beltran.
87.51
Chris Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Ólafur Ríkhardsson. That should have been a goal!
90.00
Peter Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Eddie King. Eddie King flicks a high pass forward. Fabien Burle controls it well on his chest. Fabien Burle lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron Bellamy. Aaron Bellamy connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marcos Hernandez 8 | Fabien Burle 3, 66 Aaron Bellamy 21, 90 Fabian N. Giampà 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Niche Beltran (GK)
7
2. Marino Graaven (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Viktor Meiser (DEF)
6
5. Marcos Hernandez (MID)
7
6. Jurek Rzasa (MID)
7
7. Chris Wright (MID)
7
8. Sergio Bento (MID)
6
9. Josimar Reyes (ATT)
6
10. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
6
11. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Dekker (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
0
14. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
0
1. Tomislav Bergkamp (GK)
7
2. Dirk Nok (DEF)
6
3. Ólafur Ríkhardsson (DEF)
6
4. Peter Gascoigne (DEF)
5
5. Gaku Yamaguchi (DEF)
6
6. Vittorio Rinaldini (MID)
7
7. Eddie King (MID)
6
8. Alec Cleland (MID)
7
9. Fabian N. Giampà (ATT)
8
10. Fabien Burle (ATT)
9
11. Aaron Bellamy (ATT)
9
12. Guillaume Jaurès (ATT)
0
13. Philipp Röhner (MID)
0
14. Maurizio Mero (DEF)
0