Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Sevilla FC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sevilla FC appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto Zubizarreta.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.55
0-0Kemal Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Bruneau.
12.08
0-0Younès Boulmerka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James knocks the ball forward to James Bruneau. James Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Eugenio Redondo. Excellent save.
18.16
Jurek Rzasa chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres shoots from 25 yards. Frederico Marquitos gets down and covers it.
20.46
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.56
1-0Leonardo Ferrer knocks the ball forward to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Aguilar!
24.06
Jurek Rzasa flicks a high ball forward to Josimar Reyes who takes it down. Josimar Reyes knocks the ball forward, putting Jurek Rzasa through on goal. Jurek Rzasa cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.11
James Bruneau flicks a high pass forward. Peter Rommedahl controls it well on his chest. Peter Rommedahl shoots from long range but is denied by Eugenio Redondo. Excellent save.
28.40
2-0Jurek Rzasa hacks Farid Maddour from behind! The referee calls over Jurek Rzasa and shows him a yellow card! Farid Maddour stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.33
With some swift thinking, Kemal Haynes plays the ball forward to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.43
Oscar Castaneda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour lofts in a cross ball towards James Bruneau. James Bruneau beats his man to it with a header but Eugenio Redondo is on top of his game. Good save!
40.46
James Bruneau deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt James. Matt James surges forward with the ball. Matt James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.08
Isaiah Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Aguilar collects the pass. Hugo Aguilar hits a low pass to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Frederico Marquitos. Excellent save.
44.31
Jurek Rzasa sees Alejandro Rodriguez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Sevilla FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sevilla FC players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sevilla FC kicking off!
53.43
3-0Harvey Dean clumsily knocks into Younès Boulmerka. The referee calls over Harvey Dean and warns him to calm down! Younès Boulmerka hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.35
Isaiah Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Dean collects the pass. Harvey Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Haynes. Kemal Haynes shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Frederico Marquitos.
66.35
3-0Oscar Castaneda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Bruneau. James Bruneau knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Lawton. Sol Lawton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
67.30
Peter Rommedahl runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Rommedahl shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Eugenio Redondo keeps it out!
71.09
James Bruneau passes the ball forward to Leandro Cabezas. Leandro Cabezas shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.26
Hugo Aguilar passes the ball forward to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres lofts in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.04
Isaiah Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar picks a pass forward to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Frederico Marquitos manages to keep it out.
83.50
Peter Rommedahl threads a neat ball through to Farid Maddour. Farid Maddour whips in a cross ball towards Matt James. Matt James heads the ball goalwards. Superb reactions from Eugenio Redondo. What a save!
84.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Sebastian Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres rushes past Komian Carotti! Some silky footwork from Nicolas Torres provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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 Nicolas Torres of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eugenio Redondo (GK)
7
2. Leonardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
5. Harvey Dean (MID)
6
6. Hugo Aguilar (MID)
9
7. Jurek Rzasa (MID)
7
8. Kemal Haynes (MID)
6
9. Josimar Reyes (ATT)
8
10. Nicolas Torres (ATT)
9
11. Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Dekker (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Suarez (MID)
0
14. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
0
1. Frederico Marquitos (GK)
7
2. Vincenzo Welter (DEF)
6
3. Komian Carotti (DEF)
6
4. Oscar Castaneda (DEF)
6
5. Younès Boulmerka (DEF)
6
6. James Bruneau (MID)
6
7. Peter Rommedahl (MID)
7
8. Matt James (MID)
6
9. Sol Lawton (ATT)
6
10. Leandro Cabezas (ATT)
6
11. Farid Maddour (ATT)
6
12. Roberto Soler (ATT)
0
13. Gabriel Marquez (MID)
0
14. Adrian Smaino (DEF)
0