Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at La Condomina where Murcia play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia 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 Marcos Soler.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Murcia 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 Marcos Soler.
0.00
0-0Murcia get the match underway!
3.11
0-1Ismael Sükür flicks a high pass forward to John Pennant who brings the ball under control. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.15
Ismael Sükür hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Kevin Cleland is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.18
0-2Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Butragueno controls it well on his chest. Pablo Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant connects with a diving header but is denied by Kevin Cleland. Excellent save.
15.07
Luis Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Pena holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Pena plays a quick one-two with Frederico Cortes and rushes in on goal... Hugo Pena side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Michael Fuchs easily smothers it!
18.14
0-2Victor Guerrero Lopez catches Jose Javier Flores on the ankles. The referee calls over Victor Guerrero Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Jose Javier Flores runs off the knock.
21.13
Adolfo Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Charles. Brian Charles sees a break and surges forward. Brian Charles whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
24.01
0-2Nicolas Moreno hits a low pass to Patrice Lièvre. Patrice Lièvre runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patrice Lièvre tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
28.09
Ismael Sükür surges forward with the ball. Ismael Sükür whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.13
0-3Daniel J. Bergmark makes a simple pass to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adolfo Rey.
38.48
Pablo Butragueno threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.03
Pablo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward to John Pennant who brings the ball under control. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
42.07
0-345.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Murcia 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!
47.55
Tomas Marasco comes in with a late challenge on Ismael Sükür. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ismael Sükür stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.46
Showing composure, Nunzio Rivalta laces a through ball forward to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.46
0-4Seeing a gap ahead, Patrice Lièvre plays the ball forward to Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Flores. Victor Guerrero Lopez clumsily knocks into Jose Javier Flores. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
65.17
Pablo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. John Pennant collects the pass. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.58
0-4Jose Javier Soler comes in with a late challenge on Juan-Carlos Sanz. The referee calls over Jose Javier Soler and warns him to calm down! Juan-Carlos Sanz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.31
Oliver Rahn hacks Adolfo Rey from behind! The referee brings Oliver Rahn to one side and gives him a warning! Adolfo Rey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.32
0-4Daniel J. Bergmark launches a long ball forward into the other half. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Jose Javier Soler blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
83.04
Ismael Sükür controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Kevin Cleland. What a save!
87.45
Tomas Marasco flicks a high pass forward to Brian Charles who brings the ball under control. Brian Charles hits a low pass to Hugo Pena. Hugo Pena sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Michael Fuchs. What a save!
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
| Juan-Carlos Sanz 3 Oliver Rahn 6, 28 John Pennant 53 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Rahn of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Cleland (GK)
6
2. Nicolas Moreno (DEF)
6
3. Jose Javier Soler (DEF)
6
4. Adolfo Rey (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Marasco (DEF)
5
6. Luis Cortes (MID)
6
7. Brian Charles (MID)
6
8. Patrice Lièvre (MID)
6
9. Jose Javier Flores (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Pena (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Cortes (ATT)
6
12. Victor Gento (GK)
0
13. Albert Marcos (DEF)
0
14. Duarte Santos (DEF)
0
1. Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2. Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3. Daniel J. Bergmark (DEF)
6
4. Victor Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
5
5. Ismael Sükür (MID)
7
6. Pablo Butragueno (MID)
6
7. Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
6
8. Hans Boussatta (MID)
6
9. Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
8
10. Oliver Rahn (ATT)
9
11. John Pennant (ATT)
8
12. Avril Arroyo (GK)
0
13. John Emerton (MID)
0
14. Felipe Iglesias (MID)
0