Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 18,624 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Levante UD and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Levante UD kicking off!
3.36
0-0Roberto Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Roger Sier. Roger Sier plays a one-two with Lennart Sachs and advances towards the goal... Roger Sier shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
4.17
0-0Jose Fortes Roman knocks the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a convincing header. Solid save from Enrique Garcia.
8.56
0-0Hugo Vazquez threads the ball through to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.10
Stephane Amoruso brings the ball forward. Stephane Amoruso flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Pena who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Pena finds some space and shoots from distance. Samuel Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
16.07
Oscar Sanchez passes the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivar De Graef.
20.30
Stephane Amoruso laces a through ball forward to Romero P. Cano. Romero P. Cano advances with the ball. Romero P. Cano shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Samuel Ramos!
24.35
Albert Ruiz hits a low pass to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
26.05
Jose Javier Moreno makes a probing pass to Adolfo Duran. Adolfo Duran knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Superb reactions from Samuel Ramos. What a save!
27.36
0-1Roberto Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon plays a one-two with Lennart Sachs and rushes in on goal... Hugo Leon comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enrique Garcia with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
30.36
Albert Ruiz brings the ball forward. Albert Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar De Graef.
32.00
0-1Jose Fortes Roman catches Albert Aguilar on the ankles. Jose Fortes Roman is given a warning by the referee! Albert Aguilar runs off the knock.
33.27
Stephane Amoruso sees Romero P. Cano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Cano flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Moreno controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Moreno plays a scrappy one-two with Romero P. Cano and advances towards the goal... Jose Javier Moreno tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
42.40
Jose Fortes Roman threads the ball through to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz passes the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
45.00
With some swift thinking, Jared Collins plays the ball forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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.
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the second half underway!
53.20
Jared Collins advances with the ball. Jared Collins whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Enrique Garcia!
54.02
Roberto Gutierrez hits a low pass to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Enrique Garcia. Excellent save.
57.18
Albert Ruiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Lennart Sachs. With a superhuman jump, Lennart Sachs connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Lennart Sachs scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
65.39
Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier controls it well on his chest. Roger Sier shoots from 20 yards but somehow Enrique Garcia manages to keep it out.
66.34
Quim Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gutierrez controls it well on his chest. Roberto Gutierrez runs straight at the defence! Roberto Gutierrez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.49
With a delightful solo run, Albert Aguilar stretches the opposition's defence. Albert Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
72.09
Roberto Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier sees Albert Ruiz just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Albert Ruiz provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.13
0-4Roberto Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Albert Aguilar. The referee calls over Roberto Gutierrez and shows him a yellow card! Albert Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.15
Quim Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Fortes Roman. Jose Fortes Roman flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Sachs collects the pass. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.57
Hugo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward to Jared Collins who brings the ball under control. Jared Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Julian Carmona flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Duran controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Duran controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Samuel Ramos manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
30.8%
47.4%
21.8%
Scorers
| Hugo Leon 27 Albert Ruiz 42, 72 Lennart Sachs 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Ruiz of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrique Garcia (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Flachi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stephane Amoruso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivar De Graef (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Munoz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Javier Moreno (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Albert Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Romero P. Cano (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Pena (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adolfo Duran (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Michael Peppinck (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Pena (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Elena Fernandez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuel Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Albert Ruiz (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Roberto Gutierrez (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Jared Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roger Sier (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Hugo Leon (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Lennart Sachs (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Victor José Mari (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Guardiola (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Garcia (DEF) | 0 | |