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It's a warm sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 17,749 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Arturo Pardo.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
8.24
Jean-Paul Ax kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Moya. Gregorio Moya finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.01
Jose Fortes Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Hierro. Romero P. Hierro passes the ball forward to Frederico Marquez. Frederico Marquez shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.28
Frederico Marquez threads a neat ball through to Humphrey Molendijk. Humphrey Molendijk knocks the ball forward to Frederico Marquez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.17
Guillermo Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Paul Ax. Jean-Paul Ax flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Moya. Gregorio Moya connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.17
Guillermo Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Sousa. Francisco Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.51
Eugenio Roman threads the ball through to Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino makes a great pass forward. Eugenio Ramos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.41
Enrique Alonso takes it forward alone. Enrique Alonso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Marquitos who gathers it comfortably.
42.30
Leon Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Ax holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Paul Ax knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
44.39
Jose Camacho sees a break and surges forward. Jose Camacho finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Celta Vigo get the second half underway!
47.47
Simon Schneider makes an attacking run forward. Simon Schneider lofts in a cross ball towards Humphrey Molendijk. Humphrey Molendijk makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.24
Guillermo Gimenez sees space and advances. Guillermo Gimenez threads the ball through to Eugenio Ramos. Eugenio Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.34
Gregorio Moya flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Ax. Jean-Paul Ax threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Sousa. Some good footwork from Francisco Sousa provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.30
Guillermo Gimenez runs forward with the ball. Guillermo Gimenez flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Moya who takes it down. Gregorio Moya knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
66.29
Romero P. Hierro passes the ball forward to Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Hierro. Romero P. Hierro powers a header at goal. The keeper, Pablo Marquitos, sees it late!! Goal for Celta Vigo!
71.47
Jean-Paul Ax flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Sousa controls it well on his chest. Francisco Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Marcelino. Roberto Marcelino makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.26
Francisco Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Hierro. Romero P. Hierro threads a neat ball through to Simon Schneider. Simon Schneider skips past Alfredo Redondo! Simon Schneider rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
75.26
Romero P. Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Jose Camacho who brings the ball under control. Jose Camacho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.08
David Telfer takes a short throw-in bringing Francisco Butragueno into play. Francisco Butragueno knocks the ball to his team mate, Humphrey Molendijk. Humphrey Molendijk threads a neat ball through to Jose Camacho. Jose Camacho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.44
Francisco Sousa catches Enrique Alonso on the ankles. Francisco Sousa is warned by the referee! Enrique Alonso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.25
Eugenio Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Ax. Jean-Paul Ax knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Telfer.
89.54
Jean-Paul Ax deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Moya. Gregorio Moya plays a scrappy one-two with Eugenio Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gregorio Moya shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
21.6%
45.9%
32.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Hierro of Celta Vigo

Match Ratings