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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,354 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Numancia 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 Fernando Farinos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Numancia get the match underway!
4.14
Rodolfo Leon breaks forward. Rodolfo Leon threads a neat ball through to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eugenio Jimenez!
10.36
Rodolfo Troise flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Jardim who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Jardim sees Bakary Meyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Meyer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
15.29
Romero P. Gainza makes a simple pass to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Victor Campos scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
21.23
Eduardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Meyer controls it well on his chest. Bakary Meyer lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.55
Edgar Wapenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Ritchie.
26.54
With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Gainza stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Gainza shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
27.34
Duncan Ritchie clumsily knocks into Edgar Wapenaar. Duncan Ritchie is given a warning by the referee! Edgar Wapenaar stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.06
Eduardo Jardim brings the ball forward. Eduardo Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.13
Eduardo Jardim threads the ball through to Antonio Rodriquez. Antonio Rodriquez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.47
Romero P. Gainza threads a neat ball through to Victor Campos. Victor Campos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Carlos Guardiola gets down and covers it.
45.00
Eduardo Jardim makes a simple pass to Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia 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
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
49.45
Torsten Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Campos. Victor Campos skips past Rodolfo Leon! Victor Campos tries a spectacular strike. Superb reactions from Carlos Guardiola. What a save!
51.36
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Marquez collects the pass. Gregorio Marquez edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Gregorio Marquez provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Carlos Guardiola.
54.12
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Luis Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
55.19
Duncan Ritchie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yohan Maqua. Yohan Maqua makes a probing pass to Bakary Meyer. Bakary Meyer lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.38
Eugenio Helguera pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eugenio Helguera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gento. Eduardo Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
65.38
Romero P. Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
66.59
Edgar Wapenaar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
67.44
Duncan Ritchie plays the ball forward to Eduardo Jardim. Eduardo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
69.04
Hugo Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes cuts inside the box! Luis Fuentes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.33
Eduardo Jardim sees Bakary Meyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bakary Meyer whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo flicks the ball with his head but Torsten Helmer is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
73.10
Eugenio Helguera sees Yohan Maqua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yohan Maqua makes a beautiful solo run. Yohan Maqua knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gento. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Gento connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
77.52
Yohan Maqua threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Castillo. Romero P. Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.51
Eduardo Jardim sees Antonio Rodriquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Rodriquez makes a simple pass, allowing Eduardo Gento to run into the box. Eduardo Gento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
84.38
Torsten Helmer pushes up the pitch. Torsten Helmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
89.06
Hugo Izquierdo sees Luis Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.1%
43.9%
Play Area
30.5%
47.6%
22%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Victor Campos of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings