Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Málaga. A crowd of 16,665 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Málaga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Málaga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Cortes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Málaga kicking off!
3.12
0-1Alberto Caminero threads a neat ball through to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Dos Santos. Jan-Willem Dos Santos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan-Willem Dos Santos!
14.32
0-1Isaiah Griffin takes it forward alone. Isaiah Griffin shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
15.20
0-1Bautista Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Dos Santos who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Dos Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames but the linesman indicates offside!
18.37
Isaiah Griffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Nigel Newby. Excellent save.
24.38
Dries Ooijer kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Dos Santos. Jan-Willem Dos Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Redondo effortlessly smothers it!
27.18
Jan-Willem Dos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Galadames holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Galadames plays a one-two with Julian Roman and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Francisco Galadames provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Eugenio Redondo reads it well. Great keeping!
33.04
0-1Bautista Figueroa hacks Harvey Dean from behind! Bautista Figueroa is warned by the referee! Harvey Dean gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.08
Jan-Willem Dos Santos threads a neat ball through to Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Roman. Julian Roman plays a quick one-two with Stefano Hilgerink and rushes in on goal... Julian Roman comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Eugenio Redondo.
40.09
0-1Dries Ooijer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Isaiah Griffin jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
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. Málaga 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 Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
48.45
Isaiah Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Suarez who brings the ball under control. Ivan Suarez kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.05
Jurek Rzasa flicks a high ball forward to Billy Dalglish who takes it down. Billy Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
53.26
Ivan Suarez threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Nigel Newby is on top of it.
55.04
Alberto Caminero knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames plays a one-two with Francisco Galadames and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Ernesto Galadames provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Eugenio Redondo!
57.55
Jan-Willem Dos Santos hits a low pass to Kofi Promes. Kofi Promes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Dos Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
60.33
Kofi Promes launches a long ball forward. Ernesto Galadames deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames but the linesman indicates offside!
61.18
1-1Jurek Rzasa flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rodriguez controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
63.16
Patricio Lozano threads a neat ball through to Alberto Caminero. Alberto Caminero threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Hilgerink. Stefano Hilgerink makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.00
1-1Daniel Dekker flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Rzasa. Jurek Rzasa flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Patricio Lozano. That should have been a goal!
66.11
Luis Cortes knocks the ball forward to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.34
Kofi Promes makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Dos Santos. Jan-Willem Dos Santos threads a neat ball through to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shoots from long range but it flies wide!
72.40
1-1Francisco Galadames clumsily knocks into Luis Cortes. The referee calls over Francisco Galadames and shows him a yellow card! Luis Cortes runs off the knock.
73.43
Bautista Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Jan-Willem Dos Santos. Jan-Willem Dos Santos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jan-Willem Dos Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
77.51
1-1Málaga have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Ernesto Galadames .
78.54
Patricio Lozano plays the ball forward to Julian Roman. Julian Roman flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Caminero controls it well on his chest. Alberto Caminero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Galadames is offside!
84.28
1-1Isaiah Griffin passes the ball forward to Luis Cortes. Showing composure, Luis Cortes plays the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.36
Jan-Willem Dos Santos makes a probing pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.49
Isaiah Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.6%
38.6%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Dos Santos of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Redondo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Dekker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Isaiah Griffin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Harvey Dean (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jurek Rzasa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Suarez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Dalglish (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nicolas Torres (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Leonardo Ferrer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Chris Wright (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ledley Brand (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nigel Newby (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kofi Promes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patricio Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bautista Figueroa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dries Ooijer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Caminero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Julian Roman (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefano Hilgerink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Galadames (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Ernesto Galadames (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Javier Marquitos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Blanco (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |