Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Valencia. A crowd of 20,121 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Valencia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Valencia get the match underway!
2.47
0-0Albert Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia goes all the way! Salomon Hyypia rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Favio Arreola manages to gather it comfortably.
3.51
0-0Marvin Hackworth threads the ball through to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valeriy Kostiuk.
6.24
0-0Nicholas Jones clumsily knocks into Rodolfo Santos. Nicholas Jones is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.31
Diego El Khebir makes a simple pass to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.36
0-0Yohan David kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Hackworth. Marvin Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
21.44
Andres Delgado makes a simple pass to Paul Valenconi. Paul Valenconi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Favio Arreola manages to gather it comfortably.
24.57
Albert Velasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.48
Albert Velasco makes a probing pass to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
27.58
Marvin Hackworth advances with the ball. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Wiedermann who gathers it comfortably.
28.01
Rolf Casati makes a simple pass to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.35
Marvin Hackworth sees a break and surges forward. Marvin Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by David Wiedermann!
33.26
Albert Velasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis makes a simple pass to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
36.57
Rodolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.56
Marvin Hackworth chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo powers a header at goal but somehow David Wiedermann manages to keep it out.
42.08
0-0Rodolfo Santos clumsily knocks into Rolf Casati. The referee calls over Rodolfo Santos and shows him a yellow card! Rolf Casati hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
47.47
Diego El Khebir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Matteo. Dominic Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Wiedermann who gathers it comfortably.
55.33
Paul Valenconi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.09
1-0Martin Guerrero threads the ball through to Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco threads the ball through to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira goes all the way! Diogo Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.05
Marvin Hackworth sees space and advances. Marvin Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.04
Albert Velasco clumsily knocks into Marvin Hackworth. The referee calls over Albert Velasco and warns him to calm down! Marvin Hackworth stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.30
Paul Valenconi makes a probing pass to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis plays a perfect one-two with Diogo Vieira and rushes in on goal... Petros Galanidis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
69.54
Diego El Khebir deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.54
Paul Valenconi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Favio Arreola who gathers it comfortably.
73.39
Albert Velasco kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Vieira. Diogo Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.39
Albert Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.12
Martin Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Petros Galanidis. Petros Galanidis whips in a cross ball towards Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.01
2-0Paul Valenconi clumsily knocks into Diego El Khebir. The referee calls over Paul Valenconi and warns him to calm down! Diego El Khebir grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.03
2-0Valencia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Betis Balompié's defence.
87.12
Diego El Khebir passes the ball forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Wiedermann who gathers it comfortably.
89.34
Diego El Khebir controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Delgado.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
27.1%
50%
22.9%
Scorers