Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play C.F. Estrela da Amadora in this Champions League game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Dalglish.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.25
0-0Maximilian Happel flicks a high ball forward to Tomek Boniek who takes it down. Tomek Boniek threads a neat ball through to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.06
0-0Alexandre Fernandes sees space and advances. Alexandre Fernandes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Michael Fuchs!
8.32
1-0Fernando Saez flicks a high pass forward. John Wright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, John Wright laces a weighted ball forward to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome advances inside the box! Rigobert Wome side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
12.11
1-0Elvar Gudfinnsson clumsily knocks into Javier Simeone. Elvar Gudfinnsson is shown the yellow card! Javier Simeone runs off the knock.
12.11
1-0Free kick to Real Betis Balompié just outside the area...
13.20
Javier Simeone slowly runs up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
14.29
Danny Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Michael Fuchs has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.25
Danny Okon makes a probing pass to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Dmytro Fomenko who has made a great run into the box. Dmytro Fomenko strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Michael Fuchs manages to keep it out.
22.10
1-1Facundo Poblete flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Dmytro Fomenko collects the pass. Dmytro Fomenko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
24.44
1-1Eduardo Blanco flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Suarez who takes it down. Ricardo Suarez knocks the ball forward to Rigobert Wome but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
26.28
Eduardo Blanco advances with the ball. Eduardo Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Lars Bragstad manages to keep it out.
27.51
1-1Elvar Gudfinnsson catches Eduardo Blanco on the ankles. Elvar Gudfinnsson is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.12
Alexandre Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
36.39
Alexandre Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Izquierdo.
38.10
Fernando Saez flicks the ball to his team mate, John Wright. John Wright flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Wome holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.24
Facundo Poblete kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Okon. Danny Okon passes the ball forward to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
47.28
John Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
49.38
John Wright sees Rigobert Wome in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rigobert Wome knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Facundo Poblete.
54.19
Clive Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Türkyilmaz. Hakan Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to Javier Simeone. Javier Simeone lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
55.59
Alexandre Fernandes passes the ball forward to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler makes a probing pass to Dmytro Fomenko but he's offside!
65.18
1-1Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Türkyilmaz who brings the ball neatly under control. Hakan Türkyilmaz sees Javier Simeone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Javier Simeone makes a probing pass between the defence to Ricardo Suarez. Ricardo Suarez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Facundo Poblete!
73.23
Edvard Eneberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Fernandes. Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Beutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Máximo Hernández.
74.29
1-1It's a corner kick. Alexandre Fernandes loops the ball over to the far post. Edvard Eneberg comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.26
Tomek Boniek passes the ball forward to Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
77.12
Facundo Poblete threads a neat ball through to Danny Okon. Danny Okon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmytro Fomenko. Dmytro Fomenko shoots from 25 yards. Michael Fuchs gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
78.00
Tomek Boniek flicks a high ball forward to Dmytro Fomenko who takes it down. Dmytro Fomenko whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
85.36
Elvar Gudfinnsson catches Ricardo Suarez on the ankles. The referee brings Elvar Gudfinnsson to one side and gives him another warning! Ricardo Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rigobert Wome of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
8
2. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3. Ricardo Izquierdo (DEF)
6
4. Clive Heskey (DEF)
7
5. Fernando Saez (DEF)
7
6. Eduardo Blanco (MID)
8
7. Hakan Türkyilmaz (MID)
6
8. John Wright (MID)
8
9. Ricardo Suarez (ATT)
7
10. Rigobert Wome (ATT)
9
11. Javier Simeone (ATT)
6
12. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
0
13. JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)
0
14. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
0
1. Lars Bragstad (GK)
7
2. Edvard Eneberg (DEF)
6
3. Facundo Poblete (DEF)
7
4. Elvar Gudfinnsson (DEF)
4
5. Maximilian Happel (DEF)
6
6. Danny Okon (MID)
7
7. Tomek Boniek (MID)
6
8. Alexandre Fernandes (MID)
8
9. Mervin Ljungberg (ATT)
7
10. Patrick Beutler (ATT)
8
11. Dmytro Fomenko (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
0
13. Sergio Nunes (MID)
0
14. Stephen Law (ATT)
0