Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 19,657 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Lopez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Lopez.
0.00
Elche CF kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
Hugo Izquierdo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierluigi Artico.
10.05
Luis Fuentes hacks Mamar Da Rocha from behind! The referee calls over Luis Fuentes and warns him to calm down! Mamar Da Rocha runs off the knock.
12.07
Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Marquez collects the pass. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Iglesias who gathers it comfortably.
24.16
Gregorio Carrasco threads a neat ball through to André Amaya. André Amaya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Helmer.
26.44
Mamar Da Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ruiz makes a simple pass to André Amaya. André Amaya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Menendez.
28.07
Gregorio Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
32.40
Luis Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Gainza collects the pass. Romero P. Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Luis Fuentes who takes it down. Luis Fuentes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pablo Iglesias effortlessly smothers it!
33.02
Francisco Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Moya. Albert Moya controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
38.06
Hugo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Pedro Henrique Cavalcante clumsily knocks into Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
45.00
Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high ball forward to Victor Campos who takes it down. Victor Campos shoots from long range but it is miles over!
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. Elche CF 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!
48.22
Miguel Ortiz passes the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera lofts in a cross ball towards André Amaya. André Amaya connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.11
Miguel Ortiz passes the ball forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.12
Mamar Da Rocha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ruiz. Francisco Ruiz passes the ball forward to Albert Moya. Albert Moya finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Eugenio Jimenez!
57.29
Mamar Da Rocha threads the ball through to Gregorio Carrasco. Gregorio Carrasco threads the ball through to Albert Moya. Albert Moya shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.34
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Ortiz stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.39
Francesco G. Fanesi passes the ball forward to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mamar Da Rocha.
75.42
Romero P. Gainza threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.32
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Luis Fuentes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Fuentes skips past Alberto Pascual! Luis Fuentes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.41
Mamar Da Rocha flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ruiz collects the pass. Francisco Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Cabrera. Mauricio Cabrera finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eugenio Jimenez!
84.12
Hugo Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.38
Luis Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Wapenaar. Edgar Wapenaar sees Victor Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
Romero P. Gainza plays the ball forward to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
| Victor Campos 75 | André Amaya 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Jimenez of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Jimenez (GK) | 9 | |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edgar Wapenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Izquierdo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Gregorio Marquez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Luis Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Victor Campos (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Claudio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Rodriquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Cabrera (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pablo Iglesias (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Henrique Cavalcante (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mamar Da Rocha (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pierluigi Artico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gregorio Carrasco (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Miguel Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Ruiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Albert Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mauricio Cabrera (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | André Amaya (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Omer Jack (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Campos (DEF) | 0 | |












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