Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,662 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Lopez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Lopez.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
2.35
0-0Norman Pearce hits a low pass to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Barkero. Guillermo Barkero makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
3.47
0-0Romero P. Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Crespo.
4.10
0-0Torsten Helmer comes in with a late challenge on Hassan Braud. The referee warns Torsten Helmer to calm down! Hassan Braud runs off the knock.
8.31
0-0Alec Law flicks a high ball forward to Norman Pearce who gracefully takes it down. Norman Pearce decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.16
Luis Crespo threads a neat ball through to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce hits a low pass to Guillermo Barkero. Guillermo Barkero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Eugenio Jimenez. Excellent save.
10.17
Edgar Wapenaar brings the ball forward. Edgar Wapenaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.57
Hugo Izquierdo comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Moreno. Hugo Izquierdo is given a warning by the referee! Gabriel Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.30
0-0Alec Law makes a probing pass to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Denny Sier controls it well on his chest. Denny Sier cuts inside the box! Luis Menendez clumsily knocks into Denny Sier. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.04
Torsten Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Gainza who takes it down. Romero P. Gainza passes the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
20.01
0-0Marcos Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Torsten Helmer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Torsten Helmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.18
1-0Norman Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado makes a simple pass, allowing Guillermo Barkero to run into the box. Guillermo Barkero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper, Eugenio Jimenez, sees it late!! Goal for Levante UD!
39.31
Edgar Wapenaar plays the ball forward to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.33
Francesco G. Fanesi makes a beautiful solo run. Francesco G. Fanesi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
44.32
Gabriel Moreno catches Romero P. Gainza on the ankles. Gabriel Moreno is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Levante UD kick off the second half!
47.44
Victor Campos hacks Alec Law from behind! Victor Campos is shown the yellow card! Alec Law stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.46
Norman Pearce hacks Edgar Wapenaar from behind! The referee brings Norman Pearce to one side and gives him a warning! Edgar Wapenaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.25
Guilherme Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Moreno. With a delightful solo run, Gabriel Moreno stretches the opposition's defence. Gabriel Moreno plays a scrappy one-two with Denny Sier and advances towards the goal... Gabriel Moreno looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Jimenez!
54.08
1-0Norman Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Barkero controls it well on his chest. Guillermo Barkero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hassan Braud is offside!
55.12
Edgar Wapenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
59.55
Alec Law makes a beautiful solo run. Alec Law knocks the ball forward to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Torsten Helmer.
67.10
Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward. Luis Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez powers a header at goal. Gregorio Marquez scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
71.57
With some swift thinking, Norman Pearce plays the ball forward to Denny Sier. Denny Sier hits a low pass to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.54
Norman Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Barkero collects the pass. Guillermo Barkero plays a quick one-two with Hassan Braud and rushes in on goal... Guillermo Barkero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.20
Luis Crespo picks a pass forward to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce sees Denny Sier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Denny Sier flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Delgado. Some good footwork from Marcos Delgado provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.31
Edgar Wapenaar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
84.03
Guilherme Neves sees Norman Pearce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Barkero. Guillermo Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Denny Sier. Denny Sier connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Jimenez with no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
32.5%
41.2%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Guillermo Barkero of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abel Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alec Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luis Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Moreno (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Norman Pearce (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Hassan Braud (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Denny Sier (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Guillermo Barkero (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marcos Delgado (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Marcos Torres (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Philippe El Idrisi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Jimenez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francesco G. Fanesi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edgar Wapenaar (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Hugo Izquierdo (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Gregorio Marquez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Luis Fuentes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Victor Campos (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Claudio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rodriquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Cabrera (MID) | 0 | |