Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to RCD Espanyol. 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 RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while RCD Espanyol appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastian Santos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
3.37
0-0Jimmy Ottofaro sees a break and surges forward. Jimmy Ottofaro brings the ball forward. Jimmy Ottofaro lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari makes a convincing header. Enrique Caminero clears it off the line with his head!
9.44
0-0Richard James advances with the ball. Richard James lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Bonaventure Manfredini is on top of it.
12.56
Roberto Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
15.16
0-0Peter Madrid deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino knocks the ball forward to Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Ottofaro.
16.06
Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Pecorari collects the pass. Samuele Pecorari advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Samuele Pecorari provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Jimmy Ottofaro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
21.41
Peter Madrid hits a low pass to Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Cruz who brings the ball under control. Claudio Cruz plays a one-two with Samuele Pecorari and rushes in on goal... Claudio Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Mohammed Van Der Ree, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
22.28
0-0Jose Marcelino takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Carlos Dario Ramos reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
27.23
Graham Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
0-0Paul Watson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Paul Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Jimmy Ottofaro catches Claudio Cruz on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
36.31
0-0Colin McGrory threads the ball through to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuele Pecorari. Samuele Pecorari shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
38.05
Claudio Cruz sees a break and surges forward. Claudio Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Samuel Ramos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.46
0-0Frederico Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Tonci Vukoja but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.12
Graham Hall sees Claudio Cruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claudio Cruz shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Samuel Ramos.
43.25
Claudio Cruz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Enrique Caminero rockets a shot on goal but it is deflected wide by Oliver Lindemann.
44.05
Claudio Cruz takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Peter Madrid cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Samuel Ramos easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
Hugo Vazquez sees Tonci Vukoja in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Dominic Ritchie and the loose ball is cleared up field.
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. RCD Espanyol also appear unchanged since the first half. RCD Espanyol switch their midfield play to Push Forward.
45.00
RCD Espanyol kick off!
47.09
0-0Peter Madrid hacks Tonci Vukoja from behind! Peter Madrid is shown the yellow card! Tonci Vukoja stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.48
0-0Richard James hacks Jose Marcelino from behind! Richard James is warned by the referee! Jose Marcelino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.09
Oliver Lindemann flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Dario Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Dario Ramos threads a neat ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.03
Peter Madrid surges forward with the ball. Peter Madrid threads a neat, attacking ball through to Henning Haaland. Some silky footwork from Henning Haaland provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Jimmy Ottofaro and flashes wide of the far post.
52.39
It's a corner kick. Jose Marcelino loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Oliver Lindemann reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
53.26
Jose Marcelino receives the ball from a throw-in from Colin McGrory. Jose Marcelino changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Marcelino makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Jimmy Ottofaro. Excellent block.
54.58
Graham Hall passes the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
55.50
Peter Madrid makes a probing pass to Enrique Caminero. Enrique Caminero passes the ball forward to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
57.26
Peter Madrid makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Hall. What a great partnership. Graham Hall runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Hall whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Cruz. Claudio Cruz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Samuel Ramos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.38
Samuele Pecorari makes a simple pass to Henning Haaland. Henning Haaland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Guardiola.
69.01
Graham Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Marcelino. Jose Marcelino shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
77.16
0-0RCD Espanyol have made a substitution with Massimo Chianese replacing Henning Haaland .
83.23
1-0Frederico Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Victor José Mari controls it well on his chest. Victor José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
28.3%
46.7%
25%
Scorers
| Tonci Vukoja 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jimmy Ottofaro of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samuel Ramos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jimmy Ottofaro (DEF) | 9 | |
| 4. | Hugo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oliver Lindemann (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Frederico Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard James (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tonci Vukoja (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Victor José Mari (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Albert Ruiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Oliveira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jared Collins (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bonaventure Manfredini (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Ritchie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Colin McGrory (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Peter Madrid (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 5. | Paul Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Hall (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jose Marcelino (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Enrique Caminero (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Henning Haaland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Claudio Cruz (MID) | 8 | |
| 11. | Samuele Pecorari (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Julian Moya (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Massimo Chianese (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Viana (ATT) | 0 | |