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 Numancia. A crowd of 15,067 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Leonardo Nunez.
0.00
0-0Numancia start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.56
0-0Eugenio Torres flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Martins who takes it down. Tiago Martins flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Martinez controls it well on his chest. Frederico Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Eugenio Redondo.
5.40
0-0It's a corner kick. Alejandro Hierro kicks a low ball out wide. Hugo Aguilar gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
9.04
0-0Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Montero controls it well on his chest. Carlos Montero hits a low pass to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Albert Moreno barges into Billy Dalglish. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
10.09
1-0Hugo Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.59
1-0Ledley Brand threads a neat ball through to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
18.02
Tiago Martins flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Hierro collects the pass. Alejandro Hierro finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
20.03
Luis Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Carmona who brings the ball under control. Roberto Carmona knocks the ball forward to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
21.35
1-0Hugo Aguilar makes a probing pass to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Eugenio Torres.
22.21
Harvey Dean takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eugenio Torres gets to the ball and clears it up field.
24.26
Fernando Camacho surges forward with the ball. Fernando Camacho flicks a high ball forward to Felipe Hidalgo who takes it down. Felipe Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson heads the ball goalwards. David Watson scores for Numancia!!
28.17
Tiago Martins flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Hidalgo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Numancia!
32.14
Roberto Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Aguilar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlos Aguilar takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Kevin Mcallister. What a great pair of hands!
34.10
Carlos Montero sees Ledley Brand in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ledley Brand plays a one-two with Carlos Aguilar and advances towards the goal... Ledley Brand cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ledley Brand!
38.52
Rui Cervantes makes a simple pass to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. With a superhuman jump, Billy Dalglish connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.28
Roberto Carmona takes a long throw-in. Billy Dalglish hits a low pass to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero whips in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Kevin Mcallister manages to keep it out.
44.26
3-2Carlos Aguilar comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Torres. Carlos Aguilar is given a warning by the referee! Eugenio Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
47.23
Carlos Montero flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Aguilar collects the pass. Hugo Aguilar runs straight at the defence! Hugo Aguilar rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.42
Harvey Dean catches Sebastian Roman on the ankles. The referee brings Harvey Dean to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.29
Sebastian Roman flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Martins who brings the ball under control. Tiago Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Hierro. Alejandro Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiago Martins!
63.51
Billy Dalglish runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Dalglish threads the ball through into the box. Ledley Brand side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
67.19
Hugo Aguilar hits a low pass to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
77.20
4-3Albert Moreno hacks Ledley Brand from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Brand stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.48
Rui Cervantes darts forward. Rui Cervantes lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Dalglish!
81.18
Tiago Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez lofts in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
83.32
With imagination, Tiago Martins plays the ball forward to Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo darts forward. Felipe Hidalgo lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Hierro. Alejandro Hierro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.58
5-3Sebastian Roman sees space and advances. Sebastian Roman passes the ball forward to Alejandro Hierro. Alejandro Hierro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Felipe Hidalgo is offside!
89.09
Hugo Aguilar threads the ball through to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Aguilar controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carlos Aguilar tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
3
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.7%
46.3%
Play Area
16.4%
38.8%
44.8%
Scorers
| Rui Cervantes 10 Ledley Brand 34, 64 Billy Dalglish 39, 78 Carlos Aguilar 89 | David Watson 24 Frederico Martinez 28 Tiago Martins 54 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Billy Dalglish of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Redondo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Carmona (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harvey Dean (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Aguilar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Montero (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rui Cervantes (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Billy Dalglish (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Ledley Brand (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Carlos Aguilar (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Sebastian Sanchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ivan Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Torres (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Mcallister (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Torres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastian Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Moreno (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | David Mangone (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiago Martins (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | David Watson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Felipe Hidalgo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Frederico Martinez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alejandro Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julian Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Alvarez (GK) | 0 | |