Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     RCD MallorcaRCD Mallorca
Richard LeeRichard Lee George Lynes George Lynes
Niche BeltranN. Beltran79
G
captain1
G
72Gerhard BehrensG. Behrens
Leonardo FerrerL. Ferrer73
D
2
D
71Riad BenyettouR. Benyettou
Isaiah GriffinI. Griffin72
D
3captain
D
72Linus ZickL. Zick
Daniel DekkerD. Dekker72
D
4
D
70Darius JamesD. James
Harvey DeanH. Dean78
M
5
M
73Luca PandolfiL. Pandolfi
Hugo AguilarH. Aguilar80
M
6
M
75Billy ClelandB. Cleland
Carlos MonteroC. Montero79
M
7
M
77Syd BallS. Ball
Rui CervantesR. Cervantes83
M
8
M
75Marc KanuM. Kanu
Billy DalglishB. Dalglish74
A
9
A
68Fernando AntunesF. Antunes
Ledley BrandL. Brand76
A
10
A
79Eric ZickE. Zick
Carlos AguilarC. Aguilar76
A
11
A
76Billy ThirlwellB. Thirlwell
 
Luis CortesL. Cortes72
D
12
D
71Francisco SoaresF. Soares
Jurek RzasaJ. Rzasa82
M
13
M
74Youssef ChippoY. Chippo
Alejandro RodriguezA. Rodriguez75
A
14
A
70Orlando TouréO. Touré

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to RCD Mallorca. A crowd of 18,638 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and RCD Mallorca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Oscar Molina.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
4.29
Isaiah Griffin advances with the ball. Isaiah Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gerhard Behrens!
6.16
Daniel Dekker comes in with a late challenge on Luca Pandolfi. Daniel Dekker is shown the yellow card! Luca Pandolfi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.02
Carlos Montero flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Aguilar controls it well on his chest. Carlos Aguilar shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
10.10
Luca Pandolfi brings the ball forward. Luca Pandolfi sees Billy Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thirlwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Niche Beltran manages to gather it comfortably.
15.32
Daniel Dekker kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Montero and rushes in on goal... Hugo Aguilar comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hugo Aguilar!
18.06
Syd Ball takes a quick throw-in. Billy Cleland threads a neat ball through to Eric Zick. Eric Zick whips in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips the ball goalwards with his head. Niche Beltran punches it away to safety.
22.32
Daniel Dekker makes a simple pass to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gerhard Behrens!
24.34
Isaiah Griffin clumsily knocks into Billy Thirlwell. The referee calls over Isaiah Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Billy Thirlwell runs off the knock.
30.10
Carlos Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.26
Daniel Dekker knocks the ball forward to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero hits a low pass to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
38.48
Riad Benyettou sees Syd Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Ball sees Billy Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Thirlwell shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Niche Beltran manages to gather it.
39.58
Daniel Dekker makes a probing pass to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
40.26
Carlos Montero makes a simple pass to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
Leonardo Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Harvey Dean. Harvey Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand plays a quick one-two with Billy Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Ledley Brand rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. RCD Mallorca also appear unchanged since the first half. The RCD Mallorca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and RCD Mallorca get the second half underway!
51.05
Harvey Dean hits a low pass to Billy Dalglish. Billy Dalglish knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Brand. With a superhuman jump, Ledley Brand connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Gerhard Behrens, sees it late!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
54.45
Carlos Montero passes the ball forward to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Gerhard Behrens manages to gather it.
63.18
Billy Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Behrens who gathers it comfortably.
65.38
Luca Pandolfi passes the ball forward to Fernando Antunes. Fernando Antunes shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.11
Real Betis Balompié are in full control of this game.
77.21
Carlos Aguilar comes in with a late challenge on Riad Benyettou. Carlos Aguilar is given a warning by the referee! Riad Benyettou gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.24
Carlos Aguilar clumsily knocks into Darius James. Carlos Aguilar is given another warning by the referee! Darius James hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.48
Leonardo Ferrer threads the ball through to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darius James.
84.34
Darius James flicks a high pass forward to Eric Zick who brings the ball under control. Eric Zick skips past Isaiah Griffin! Eric Zick takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.13
Hugo Aguilar flicks a high pass forward. Rui Cervantes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Cervantes hits a low pass to Ledley Brand. Ledley Brand shoots from just inside the box. Ledley Brand scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
90.00
Carlos Montero plays the ball forward to Hugo Aguilar. Hugo Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

RCD Mallorca
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
23.3%
42.5%
34.2%

Scorers
Hugo Aguilar 15
Carlos Aguilar 30
Ledley Brand 51, 87
Eric Zick 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ledley Brand of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Niche Beltran (GK)
7
2.Leonardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Griffin (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Daniel Dekker (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Harvey Dean (MID)
6
6.Hugo Aguilar (MID)goal scored
8
7.Carlos Montero (MID)
7
8.Rui Cervantes (MID)
6
9.Billy Dalglish (ATT)
6
10.Ledley Brand (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Carlos Aguilar (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Luis Cortes (DEF)
0
13.Jurek Rzasa (MID)
0
14.Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT)
0

1.Gerhard Behrens (GK)
6
2.Riad Benyettou (DEF)
6
3.Linus Zick (DEF)
6
4.Darius James (DEF)
6
5.Luca Pandolfi (MID)
6
6.Billy Cleland (MID)
6
7.Syd Ball (MID)
6
8.Marc Kanu (MID)
6
9.Fernando Antunes (ATT)
6
10.Eric Zick (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Soares (DEF)
0
13.Youssef Chippo (MID)
0
14.Orlando Touré (ATT)
0