Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Numancia. A crowd of 17,869 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 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marquez.
0.00
0-0Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.30
0-0Carlos Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Jurek Rzasa collects the pass. Jurek Rzasa threads the ball through into the box. Nicolas Torres takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.11
0-0Viktor Meiser sees space and advances. Viktor Meiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar cuts inside the box! Carlos Aguilar side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Kevin Mcallister is on top of it.
10.40
0-0David Mangone clumsily knocks into Jurek Rzasa. The referee calls over David Mangone and shows him a yellow card! Jurek Rzasa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.17
0-0Regi Olfers threads the ball through to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Josimar Reyes but the linesman indicates offside!
18.35
0-0Jurek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Mcallister who gathers it comfortably.
20.05
David Mangone takes it forward alone. David Mangone passes the ball forward but Hannes Seibert is offside!
21.41
Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Torres who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Torres threads the ball through to Jurek Rzasa but he's offside!
22.58
Sergio Bento sees Josimar Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Josimar Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar makes a convincing header. Kevin Mcallister easily picks it out of the air!
24.37
Viktor Meiser passes the ball forward to Sergio Bento. Sergio Bento makes a probing pass to Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.30
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.11
Viktor Meiser makes a probing pass to Sergio Bento. Sergio Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Wright. Chris Wright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.31
0-1Pablo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Seibert. Hannes Seibert knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Maurice. Some good footwork from Arnauld Maurice provides some space. He shoots at goal. Niche Beltran is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Numancia 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
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
48.14
Regi Olfers makes a simple pass to Leonardo Ferrer. Leonardo Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Jurek Rzasa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jurek Rzasa whips in a cross ball towards Josimar Reyes. Josimar Reyes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.03
1-1Viktor Meiser sees a break and surges forward. Viktor Meiser flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Aguilar who takes it down. Carlos Aguilar plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Torres and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Welter catches Carlos Aguilar on the ankles. Carlos Aguilar appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
60.26
Jurek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar sees Nicolas Torres just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicolas Torres provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
63.29
Pablo Garrido hacks Chris Wright from behind! The referee calls over Pablo Garrido and shows him a yellow card! Chris Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.51
2-1Leonardo Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Hannes Seibert. The referee calls over Leonardo Ferrer and warns him to calm down! Hannes Seibert hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.13
2-1Numancia have made a substitution with Sebastian Roman replacing Arnauld Maurice .
78.17
David Mangone flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Garrido controls it well on his chest. Pablo Garrido hits a low pass to Sebastian Roman. Sebastian Roman shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.14
Jurek Rzasa threads a neat ball through to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar shoots from distance but somehow Kevin Mcallister manages to keep it out.
83.30
Real Betis Balompié are in full control of this game.
89.53
Without breaking stride, Jurek Rzasa plays the ball forward to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres shoots from 25 yards. Kevin Mcallister gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.7%
35.3%
Play Area
25%
47.1%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Josimar Reyes of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Niche Beltran (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Leonardo Ferrer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Viktor Meiser (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Regi Olfers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jurek Rzasa (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Chris Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Josimar Reyes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Nicolas Torres (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Carlos Aguilar (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Luis Cortes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kevin Mcallister (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Manuel Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vicente Gallardo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Simon Welter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Enrique Nieto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pablo Garrido (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | David Mangone (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Arnauld Maurice (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Linus Wendel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hannes Seibert (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Julian Carmona (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marco Méïté (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastian Roman (DEF) | 6 | |