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 Eibar. A crowd of 18,724 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Eibar appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off!
3.14
0-0Paul Valenconi sees a break and surges forward. Paul Valenconi tries a spectacular long range effort but Alberto Hierro is on top of it.
4.35
Paul Valenconi knocks the ball forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alberto Hierro easily smothers it.
9.48
Paul Valenconi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Hierro easily smothers it!
14.58
Bakary Heiser chips the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but David Wiedermann is on top of it.
20.23
0-0Markus Hitzlsperger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Vazquez. Julian Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Guerrero.
22.16
0-0Craig Johnstone barges into Martin Guerrero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.04
0-0Paul Valenconi comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Hernandez. Paul Valenconi is shown the yellow card! Leonardo Hernandez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.21
Simon Birnbaum flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi advances with the ball. Paul Valenconi shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alberto Hierro!
40.37
0-1Juan Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Johnstone!
44.28
Leonardo Hernandez passes the ball forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valeriy Kostiuk.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Eibar kicking off!
48.14
Albert Velasco knocks the ball forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Vieira!
51.35
Frederico Pascual knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Pena. Adolfo Pena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.34
Andres Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Hierro who gathers it comfortably.
59.04
1-2Rodolfo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from long range but it is miles over!
60.56
Paul Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
61.50
Paul Valenconi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira goes all the way! Diogo Vieira takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Hierro manages to gather it comfortably.
65.48
Simon Birnbaum deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi makes a simple pass to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
69.26
Martin Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.10
Valeriy Kostiuk makes a probing pass to Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi chips the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
73.32
Albert Velasco threads the ball through to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.00
Juan Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Delgado.
77.54
Rodolfo Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Rodolfo Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Hierro.
78.01
Paul Valenconi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
79.20
Rodolfo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from long range. Alberto Hierro easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
21.5%
44.3%
34.2%
Scorers