Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Real Madrid. A crowd of 17,068 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Real Madrid are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Delgado.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the match!
3.59
0-0Isaiah Griffin makes a simple pass to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres knocks the ball forward to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
6.13
0-0Nicolas Torres clumsily knocks into Arturo Gimenez. Nicolas Torres is shown the yellow card! Arturo Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.11
1-0Marino Graaven flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Suarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ivan Suarez threads a neat ball through to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.29
1-0Gabriel Farinos hacks Harvey Dean from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Dean grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.56
1-0Roberto Gento makes a simple pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Daishin Watanabe controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Harvey Dean catches Daishin Watanabe on the ankles. Daishin Watanabe appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.42
Arturo Gimenez makes a probing pass to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko rushes past Carlos Montero! Mauricio Kiko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mauricio Kiko! That brings them back into the game!
30.02
Eugenio Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
32.10
Daniel Del Sol hacks Harvey Dean from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Dean stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.01
With a delightful solo run, Arturo Gimenez stretches the opposition's defence. Arturo Gimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Mauricio Kiko scores for Real Madrid!!
36.10
Gabriel Farinos threads a neat ball through to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe threads a neat ball through to Martin Verges. Martin Verges whips in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. With a superhuman jump, Juan Torres connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.19
1-2Carlos Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Patrick Meyer!
39.09
Daniel Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Arturo Gimenez. Arturo Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Juan Torres collects the pass. Juan Torres plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Iglesias and advances towards the goal... Juan Torres cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Eugenio Redondo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.58
1-3Isaiah Griffin makes a probing pass to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Eugenio Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Real Madrid also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Real Madrid start the second half!
48.29
Carlos Montero runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Montero chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Patrick Meyer manages to keep it out.
49.11
Daishin Watanabe barges into Ivan Suarez. The referee calls over Daishin Watanabe and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.24
Josimar Reyes hacks Roberto Gento from behind! The referee calls over Josimar Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Gento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.47
1-3Real Madrid have made 3 substitutions with Godwin Oliseh replacing Daniel Del Sol, Luis Marques replacing Arturo Gimenez and Richard Kalac replacing Juan Torres .
61.47
1-3Luis Marques barges into Hugo Aguilar. The referee brings Luis Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Aguilar runs off the knock.
63.52
Roberto Gento threads a neat ball through to Luis Marques. Luis Marques advances with the ball. Luis Marques whips in a cross ball towards Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Kalac!
67.09
Hugo Aguilar catches Luis Marques on the ankles. The referee calls over Hugo Aguilar and shows him a yellow card! Luis Marques carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.17
Luis Marques picks a pass forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac plays the ball forward to Daishin Watanabe who has made a great run into the box. Daishin Watanabe comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
73.36
Roberto Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Kiko. Mauricio Kiko passes the ball forward to Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.02
Carlos Montero threads a neat ball through to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
78.39
Carlos Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
79.47
Marino Graaven barges into Hugo Iglesias. Marino Graaven is shown the yellow card! Hugo Iglesias runs off the knock.
81.20
Marino Graaven threads a neat ball through to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Torres and rushes in on goal... Hugo Aguilar rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
84.55
Godwin Oliseh passes the ball forward to Richard Kalac. Richard Kalac shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Eugenio Redondo manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.13
Luis Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Daishin Watanabe. Daishin Watanabe shoots from 20 yards but somehow Eugenio Redondo manages to keep it out.
87.36
Carlos Montero threads a neat ball through to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.28
Hugo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Josimar Reyes controls it well on his chest. Josimar Reyes shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
4
Yellow Cards
4
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
31%
42.9%
26.2%
Scorers
| Nicolas Torres 10 | Mauricio Kiko 21, 33 Juan Torres 39 Richard Kalac 64 Daishin Watanabe 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mauricio Kiko of Real Madrid |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Redondo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marino Graaven (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Isaiah Griffin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Dean (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Aguilar (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Carlos Montero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ivan Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Josimar Reyes (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Nicolas Torres (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Carlos Aguilar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jurek Rzasa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ledley Brand (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Patrick Meyer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Farinos (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Roberto Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Del Sol (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Martin Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eugenio Martinez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Arturo Gimenez (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Hugo Iglesias (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Torres (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Daishin Watanabe (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Mauricio Kiko (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Godwin Oliseh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luis Marques (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Richard Kalac (ATT) | | 7 |