Match Report


Deportivo AlavesDeportivo Alaves     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Michael DouglasMichael Douglas Computer Player Computer Player
Steffen PerezS. Perez76
G
1
G
68Eugenio JimenezE. Jimenez
Andre PintoA. Pinto69
D
2
D
73Luis MenendezL. Menendez
Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg71
D
3
D
73Daniel FarinosD. Farinos
Thierry EadieT. Eadie74
D
4
D
70Torsten HelmerT. Helmer
Ayumu IharaA. Ihara70
D
5
D
65Francesco G. FanesiF. Fanesi
Regis De VliegerR. De Vlieger86
M
6
M
77Romero P. GainzaR. Gainza
Hugo José MariH. José Mari73
M
captain7
M
75Edgar WapenaarE. Wapenaar
Olivier KantéO. Kanté71
M
8
M
68Hugo IzquierdoH. Izquierdo
Kevin Van HandenhovenK. Van Handenhoven75
A
9
A
74Gregorio MarquezG. Marquez
Florian AhrensF. Ahrens68
A
10captain
A
69Luis FuentesL. Fuentes
Alexandre SoaresA. Soares69
A
11
A
64Victor CamposV. Campos
 
Danny PennantD. Pennant78
A
12
M
68Claudio VidalC. Vidal
Fernando Mario WarmuzF. Warmuz75
A
13
G
64Nicolas RodriquezN. Rodriquez
Jose Fortes MarinJ. Marin66
D
14
M
63Martin CabreraM. Cabrera

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mendizorroza where Deportivo Alaves play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportivo Alaves and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Farinos.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié start the match!
2.45
Thierry Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Olivier Kanté. Olivier Kanté flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Van Handenhoven controls it well on his chest. Kevin Van Handenhoven shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eugenio Jimenez manages to gather it effortlessly.
8.22
Olivier Kanté runs straight at the opposition's defence. Olivier Kanté knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Menendez.
12.35
With imagination, Andre Pinto laces a through ball forward to Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger makes a simple pass to Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eugenio Jimenez.
13.47
Olivier Kanté takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares knocks the ball into the box. Florian Ahrens takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.45
Thierry Eadie threads a neat ball through to Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Van Handenhoven through on goal. Kevin Van Handenhoven looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Eugenio Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.19
Edgar Wapenaar flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Campos. Victor Campos shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
24.13
Regis De Vlieger makes an attacking run forward. Regis De Vlieger knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.55
From the throw-in, Olivier Kanté picks out Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger makes a probing pass to Kevin Van Handenhoven. Kevin Van Handenhoven lofts in a cross ball towards Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Eugenio Jimenez. Excellent save.
30.39
Luis Menendez plays a long ball forward. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
32.11
Daniel Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo threads the ball through to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez connects with a diving header. Steffen Perez picks it out of the air!
39.29
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Victor Campos who takes it down. Victor Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steffen Perez with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
45.00
Francesco G. Fanesi hits a low pass to Edgar Wapenaar. Edgar Wapenaar makes an attacking run forward. Edgar Wapenaar finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportivo Alaves have changed their lineup with Danny Pennant replacing Kevin Van Handenhoven and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Deportivo Alaves kick off the second half!
48.02
Regis De Vlieger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.10
Romero P. Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Steffen Perez effortlessly smothers it!
53.56
Olivier Kanté flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Soares who takes it down. Alexandre Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Menendez.
59.39
Regis De Vlieger threads a neat ball through to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.30
Hugo José Mari sees Florian Ahrens in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Florian Ahrens knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.49
Francesco G. Fanesi threads a neat ball through to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Steffen Perez.
66.33
Olivier Kanté receives the ball from a throw-in from Hugo José Mari. Olivier Kanté kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Pennant. Danny Pennant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Torsten Helmer.
73.48
Carlton Ljungberg catches Gregorio Marquez on the ankles. Carlton Ljungberg is given a warning by the referee! Gregorio Marquez runs off the knock.
73.48
Free kick to Real Betis Balompié just outside the area...
74.47
Victor Campos takes a slow run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
75.55
Olivier Kanté takes it forward alone. Olivier Kanté shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Eugenio Jimenez.
77.53
Hugo Izquierdo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Campos. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Steffen Perez manages to keep it out.
78.09
Carlton Ljungberg threads the ball through to Regis De Vlieger. Regis De Vlieger flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Soares easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Ahrens. Florian Ahrens powers a header at goal. Eugenio Jimenez manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.46
Thierry Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Kanté controls it well on his chest. Olivier Kanté passes the ball forward to Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
87.27
Regis De Vlieger runs straight at the opposition's defence. Regis De Vlieger lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Soares. Alexandre Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Deportivo Alaves

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.8%
40.2%
Play Area
24.4%
42.7%
32.9%

Scorers
Kevin Van Handenhoven 14
Florian Ahrens 24
Alexandre Soares 60
Victor Campos 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Florian Ahrens of Deportivo Alaves

Match Ratings