Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 9,934 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
4.51
0-0Danilo Rizzitelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gainza. Alberto Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
6.57
0-0Leonardo Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Zironelli. Christian Zironelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Herrera. Enrique Herrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marcos Fuentes!
14.01
Gill Gallo sees space and advances. Gill Gallo threads the ball through to Copain Van As. Copain Van As whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Herrera. Enrique Herrera connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
18.15
0-0Leonardo Merino passes the ball forward to Enrique Herrera. Enrique Herrera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Fuentes who gathers it comfortably.
20.35
Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Ricardo Crespo. Ricardo Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
26.41
Alberto Gainza threads the ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.48
0-0Victor Suarez catches Craig McGrory on the ankles. Victor Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Craig McGrory carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.45
Albert Suarez sees space and advances. Albert Suarez passes the ball forward to Enrique Herrera. Enrique Herrera shoots from 25 yards. Marcos Fuentes easily smothers it.
32.33
Pedro Leon makes a simple pass to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.49
0-0Rayo Vallecano are easily keeping Real Betis Balompié at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
39.36
Jose Saez knocks the ball forward to Pedro Leon. Pedro Leon makes a simple pass to Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.43
Alberto Gainza threads the ball through to Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.13
Gill Gallo makes a probing pass to Alfred Moeliker. Alfred Moeliker makes a simple pass to Copain Van As. Copain Van As knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.56
0-0Jose Saez comes in with a late challenge on Enrique Herrera. The referee calls over Jose Saez and warns him to calm down! Enrique Herrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rayo Vallecano kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Alfred Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Copain Van As. Copain Van As sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
48.42
Gregorio Moya knocks the ball forward to Copain Van As. Copain Van As knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.01
Ricardo Crespo chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro shoots from distance but it flies wide!
55.49
Danilo Rizzitelli takes it forward alone. Danilo Rizzitelli makes a simple pass to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro plays a perfect one-two with Alejandro Gimenez and rushes in on goal... Silvio Pinheiro takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.02
Alfred Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Copain Van As. Copain Van As knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Saez.
69.53
Colin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gainza. Alberto Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Victor Suarez.
72.08
0-1Ricardo Crespo sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Crespo shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.27
Real Betis Balompié are easily keeping Rayo Vallecano at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.06
Jose Saez chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Crespo. Ricardo Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Gimenez. Alejandro Gimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
84.24
0-1Leonardo Merino surges forward with the ball. Leonardo Merino passes the ball forward but Copain Van As is offside!
85.29
Colin Johnstone takes it forward alone. Colin Johnstone threads the ball through to Silvio Pinheiro. Silvio Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Craig McGrory. Craig McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers