Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     CordobaCordoba
Jim TokeJim Toke Computer Player Computer Player
Samuel RamosS. Ramos79
G
1
G
74Jose CamineroJ. Caminero
Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez79
D
2
D
71Frederico PirriF. Pirri
Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso78
D
captain3captain
D
69John Arne BragstadJ. Bragstad
Jose Fortes RomanJ. Roman74
D
4
D
68Uwe SchulzeU. Schulze
Jimmy OttofaroJ. Ottofaro79
D
5
M
83Rui LopesR. Lopes
Albert RuizA. Ruiz86
M
6
M
72Alexis CarbajalA. Carbajal
Richard JamesR. James90
M
7
M
71Nick LoweN. Lowe
Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez86
M
8
M
70Billy PattersonB. Patterson
Victor José MariV. José Mari80
A
9
A
73Kevin DickovK. Dickov
Carlos Dario RamosC. Ramos82
A
10
A
71Fabio GuastalvinoF. Guastalvino
Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja87
A
11
A
71Fabio MaryF. Mary
 
Hugo LeonH. Leon80
A
12
M
70Samuele PadalinoS. Padalino
Jose OliveiraJ. Oliveira85
M
13
M
69Lennart MatthäusL. Matthäus
Quim NunesQ. Nunes70
D
14
D
51Gregorio ZamoraG. Zamora

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Cordoba. 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 Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Marquitos.


0.00
Cordoba start the game by kicking off the first half!
14.37
Edmundo Alonso punts the ball hopefully upfield. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a deft header. Jose Caminero punches it away to safety.
15.34
With imagination, Jimmy Ottofaro plays the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos skips past John Arne Bragstad! Carlos Dario Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Caminero had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
20.45
John Arne Bragstad arcs the ball upfield. Alexis Carbajal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
21.02
Jimmy Ottofaro sees Edmundo Alonso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edmundo Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jose Caminero punches it away to safety.
27.29
Tonci Vukoja barges into Uwe Schulze. Tonci Vukoja is shown the yellow card! Uwe Schulze gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.25
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gutierrez controls it well on his chest. Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Albert Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Albert Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
32.54
With some swift thinking, Jose Fortes Roman plays the ball forward to Hugo Vazquez. With great vision, Hugo Vazquez plays the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
33.37
Nick Lowe clumsily knocks into Richard James. The referee calls over Nick Lowe and warns him to calm down! Richard James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.15
Richard James makes a probing pass to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
54.38
Jimmy Ottofaro flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Vazquez collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Hugo Vazquez stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Vazquez lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Gutierrez. With a superhuman jump, Roberto Gutierrez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Jose Caminero. Excellent save.
57.51
Richard James sees a break and surges forward. Richard James knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but John Arne Bragstad is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
59.58
Corner kick to Real Betis Balompié. Albert Ruiz plays it to the far post. Roberto Gutierrez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but John Arne Bragstad is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
60.26
Billy Patterson runs up as Rui Lopes takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Billy Patterson passes the ball forward to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Lowe. Nick Lowe directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nick Lowe!
66.33
Alexis Carbajal threads a neat ball through to Fabio Guastalvino. Fabio Guastalvino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Dickov but he's offside!
67.01
Edmundo Alonso clumsily knocks into Fabio Guastalvino. Edmundo Alonso is warned by the referee! Fabio Guastalvino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.09
Alexis Carbajal flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Mary holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Mary knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.32
Richard James knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja deftly passes the ball to Roberto Gutierrez, releasing him through on goal. Roberto Gutierrez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.23
Edmundo Alonso advances with the ball. Edmundo Alonso threads a neat ball through to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Jose Caminero is on top of it.
89.46
Nick Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Mary. Fabio Mary plays a quick one-two with Fabio Guastalvino and rushes in on goal... Fabio Mary cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Samuel Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
90.00
Billy Patterson takes it forward alone. Billy Patterson puts a great ball through. Kevin Dickov runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Cordoba
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31%
38%
31%

Scorers
Carlos Dario Ramos 15
Nick Lowe 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Lowe of Cordoba

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Ramos (GK)
6
2.Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
7
3.Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
7
4.Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
5.Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF)
7
6.Albert Ruiz (MID)
6
7.Richard James (MID)
7
8.Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
6
9.Victor José Mari (ATT)
6
10.Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tonci Vukoja (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Hugo Leon (ATT)
0
13.Jose Oliveira (MID)
0
14.Quim Nunes (DEF)
0

1.Jose Caminero (GK)
8
2.Frederico Pirri (DEF)
6
3.John Arne Bragstad (DEF)
7
4.Uwe Schulze (DEF)
6
5.Rui Lopes (MID)
6
6.Alexis Carbajal (MID)
6
7.Nick Lowe (MID)goal scored
9
8.Billy Patterson (MID)
7
9.Kevin Dickov (ATT)
7
10.Fabio Guastalvino (ATT)
6
11.Fabio Mary (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Padalino (MID)
0
13.Lennart Matthäus (MID)
0
14.Gregorio Zamora (DEF)
0