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 Málaga. A crowd of 17,740 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
2.33
1-0Andres Delgado makes a simple pass to Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira goes all the way! Diogo Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.16
1-0Antonio Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Carrick. Teddy Carrick makes a beautiful solo run. Teddy Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Pena. Carlos Pena heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.01
1-0Yohan Lachuer barges into Albert Velasco. Yohan Lachuer is given a warning by the referee! Albert Velasco carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.40
1-0Kevin Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Segarra. Guillermo Segarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.05
Teddy Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Segarra. Guillermo Segarra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.29
1-0Teddy Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Wiedermann.
18.35
Andres Delgado advances with the ball. Andres Delgado threads the ball through to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia lofts in a cross ball towards Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis heads the ball goalwards. Michael Benjamin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.28
Kevin Polheim knocks the ball forward to Carlos Pena. Carlos Pena lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Segarra. Guillermo Segarra powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.02
Yohan Lachuer passes the ball forward to Guillermo Segarra. Guillermo Segarra whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Pena. Carlos Pena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! David Wiedermann had no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
30.20
Kevin Polheim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Birnbaum.
34.15
Paul Valenconi kicks a strong pass forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia goes all the way! Salomon Hyypia makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.19
2-1Rodolfo Santos hacks Teddy Carrick from behind! Rodolfo Santos is warned by the referee! Teddy Carrick runs off the knock.
40.16
Albert Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Benjamin!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Málaga kick off!
47.50
Paul Valenconi knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Prieto.
48.11
Martin Rodriquez kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Carrick. Teddy Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Pena. Carlos Pena knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.28
Valeriy Kostiuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.04
Simon Birnbaum threads the ball through to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos advances with the ball. Rodolfo Santos shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
66.56
Paul Valenconi flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.31
Kevin Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner plays a perfect one-two with Carlos Pena and rushes in on goal... Callum Bremner shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by David Wiedermann!
71.54
2-1Paul Valenconi catches Louis Meyrieu on the ankles. Paul Valenconi is shown the yellow card! Louis Meyrieu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.09
Felipe Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Pena. Carlos Pena knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.16
Felipe Cruz makes a simple pass to Yohan Lachuer. Yohan Lachuer threads the ball through to Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.32
Felipe Cruz catches Diogo Vieira on the ankles. Felipe Cruz is warned by the referee! Diogo Vieira runs off the knock.
81.17
Louis Meyrieu kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Pena. Carlos Pena knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Wiedermann who gathers it comfortably.
85.22
Andres Delgado comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Pena. The referee calls over Andres Delgado and warns him to calm down! Carlos Pena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Martin Guerrero catches Guillermo Segarra on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Guerrero and shows him a yellow card! Guillermo Segarra gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Yohan Lachuer kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Bremner. Callum Bremner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%
Scorers