Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Villarreal CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Villarreal CF appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
2.30
Alpay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Reis flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Ramos who brings the ball under control. Tiago Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
3.25
Mohammed Van Der Ree makes a probing pass to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos sees Richard James just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Richard James looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Eric Appiah gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
4.30
Roberto Gutierrez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
8.00
Jimmy Ottofaro hits a low pass to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a beautiful solo run. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Richard James. Richard James connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Eric Appiah. Excellent save.
10.56
Mohammed Van Der Ree makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gutierrez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Vega.
18.50
Frederico Guardiola barges into Tiago Ramos. The referee warns Frederico Guardiola to calm down! Tiago Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.16
Roberto Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Eric Appiah manages to gather it.
22.09
Kwame Marbus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Prantl. Jakob Prantl kicks a strong pass forward to Yohann Schouft. Yohann Schouft knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.33
Tiago Ramos passes the ball forward to Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Diaz. Edmundo Diaz connects with a diving header. Samuel Ramos manages to gather it.
26.26
Mohammed Van Der Ree deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eric Appiah punches it away to safety.
32.25
Yohann Schouft takes it forward alone. Yohann Schouft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Van Der Ree.
38.58
Mohammed Van Der Ree deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Vazquez. Hugo Vazquez brings the ball forward. Hugo Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Kwame Marbus clears it off the line with his head!
40.43
Tiago Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Faria. Sergio Faria shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
42.11
Duarte Dejesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis plays a one-two with Sergio Faria and rushes in on goal... Fernando Reis cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Samuel Ramos effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
Jimmy Ottofaro boots it upfield. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alpay Abdullah.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Villarreal CF also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Villarreal CF kick off!
51.26
Carlos Dario Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Guardiola who takes it down. Frederico Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Prantl.
59.13
Roberto Gutierrez decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Gutierrez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.52
Frederico Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.51
Tiago Ramos plays the ball forward to Fernando Reis. Fernando Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.01
Richard James brings the ball forward. Richard James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Appiah who gathers it comfortably.
77.16
Villarreal CF have made 3 substitutions with Jose Fortes Martinez replacing Yohann Schouft, Matjaz Zanchi replacing Sergio Faria and Gialuca Miccoli replacing Duarte Dejesus .
85.05
Fernando Reis passes the ball forward to Jose Fortes Martinez. Jose Fortes Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gialuca Miccoli. Some silky footwork from Gialuca Miccoli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.28
Frederico Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Mohammed Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. With some swift thinking, Frederico Guardiola plays the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
26%
42.9%
31.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tonci Vukoja of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Eric Appiah (GK)
7
2.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Vega (DEF)
7
4.Kwame Marbus (DEF)
6
5.Jakob Prantl (DEF)
6
6.Fernando Reis (MID)
6
7.Tiago Ramos (MID)
7
8.Duarte Dejesus (ATT)
6
9.Yohann Schouft (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Faria (ATT)
6
11.Edmundo Diaz (ATT)
6
 
12.Matjaz Zanchi (MID)
6
13.Gialuca Miccoli (MID)
6
14.Jose Fortes Martinez (DEF)
6