Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Extremadura UD. A crowd of 19,070 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Extremadura UD are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco  Leon.


0.00
The whistle blows and Extremadura UD kick off!
2.05
With some swift thinking, Youl Moracchini plays the ball forward to Dado Camara. Dado Camara shoots from long range but is denied by Eugenio Jimenez. Excellent save.
3.20
Hugo Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.31
Torsten Helmer knocks the ball forward to Hugo Izquierdo. Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Marquez controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.33
Youl Moracchini knocks the ball forward to Dado Camara. Dado Camara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.54
Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Marquez who takes it down. Gregorio Marquez finds some space and shoots from distance but Ernesto Cortes is on top of it.
16.25
Jose Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Rodriguez. Ernesto Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Ernesto Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.12
Jose Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fortes Pardo. Jose Fortes Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Pascual collects the pass. Claudio Pascual hits a low pass to Dado Camara. Dado Camara takes a shot at goal. Dado Camara scores for Extremadura UD!!
21.49
Antonio Faria knocks the ball forward to Youl Moracchini. Youl Moracchini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Eugenio Jimenez!
22.07
Extremadura UD are dictating the run of play here today.
27.41
Youl Moracchini sees a break and surges forward. Youl Moracchini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Menendez.
33.40
Francesco G. Fanesi receives the ball from a throw-in from Torsten Helmer. Francesco G. Fanesi flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Wapenaar who takes it down. Edgar Wapenaar kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes but the linesman indicates offside!
34.35
Edgar Wapenaar threads the ball through to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.57
Romero P. Gainza hits a low pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ernesto Cortes who gathers it comfortably.
42.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Ernesto Rodriguez plays the ball forward to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.12
Youl Moracchini flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Hierro collects the pass. Leonardo Hierro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Pascual but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Extremadura UD have changed their lineup with Orlando Condé replacing Dado Camara. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the second half underway!
53.58
From the throw-in, Jose Blanco picks out Antonio Faria. Antonio Faria makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Pardo. Jose Fortes Pardo passes the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro makes a deft header but slams it into the crowd!
54.24
Torsten Helmer takes it forward alone. Torsten Helmer knocks the ball forward to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ernesto Cortes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.39
Edgar Wapenaar threads a neat ball through to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
67.07
Antonio Faria catches Gregorio Marquez on the ankles. The referee brings Antonio Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Gregorio Marquez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.17
Ernesto Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.18
Romero P. Gainza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Gainza shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ernesto Cortes with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
77.06
Ernesto Rodriguez sees a break and surges forward. Ernesto Rodriguez plays a one-two with Leonardo Hierro and advances towards the goal... Francesco G. Fanesi catches Ernesto Rodriguez on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
77.06
The referee points to the spot..
78.16
Claudio Pascual takes a stuttering run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.27
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
83.04
Luis Castro flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Rodriguez who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Rodriguez makes a probing pass to Leonardo Hierro. Leonardo Hierro threads the ball through into the box. Claudio Pascual cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
85.33
Torsten Helmer hits a low pass to Edgar Wapenaar. Edgar Wapenaar makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Wapenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
89.26
Torsten Helmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Wapenaar. Edgar Wapenaar knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Romero P. Gainza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
27.8%
43%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Gainza of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings