Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Atlético de Madrid. A crowd of 9,335 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Atlético de Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicol‡s Farinos.


0.00
Atlético de Madrid start the match!
8.26
Martin Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez makes a great pass forward. Sebastian Gainza runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.13
Martin Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias threads the ball through to Sebastian Gainza but he's offside!
10.49
Martin Gainza decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Gainza whips in a cross ball towards Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.20
Martin Gonzalez makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Pardo. Jose Fortes Pardo threads a neat ball through to Ivan Delgado. Ivan Delgado makes a defence splitting pass to Alberto Galadames. Alberto Galadames looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
32.52
Kevin James sees Felipe Saez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Saez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
40.20
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Ricardo Barbosa replacing Sebastian Gainza. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
49.26
Miguel Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Delgado. Ivan Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Guillermo Hierro. Guillermo Hierro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Atlético de Madrid are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
51.41
Sebastian Camacho darts forward. Sebastian Camacho threads a neat ball through to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Luis Semedo had no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
54.50
Martin Gainza threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Barbosa. Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Barbosa plays the ball forward to Antonio Arias who has made a great run into the box. Antonio Arias shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
60.07
Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Ivan Vazquez replacing Martin Gonzalez and Jose Garcia replacing Ivan Delgado .
61.08
Jose Fortes Pardo sees Alberto Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Galadames controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Guillermo Hierro through on goal. Guillermo Hierro comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
73.41
Antonio Arias barges into Daguyl César. Antonio Arias is shown the yellow card! Daguyl César gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.10
Mauricio Montero passes the ball forward to Francisco Vega. Francisco Vega flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Galadames who brings the ball under control. Alberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.05
Kevin James flicks a high pass forward. Martin Gainza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Gainza flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Barbosa who takes it down. Ricardo Barbosa controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Antonio Arias through on goal. Antonio Arias shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
85.48
Miguel Ortiz flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Hierro who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Hierro cuts inside the box! Guillermo Hierro shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
87.38
Martin Gainza runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Martin Gainza controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Suarez through on goal. Julian Suarez shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Martin Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Arias holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Arias sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
27.5%
42.5%
30%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Gainza of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Carrasco (GK)
6
2.Kevin James (DEF)
6
3.Edmundo Caminero (DEF)
6
4.Romero P. Arias (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Camacho (DEF)
7
6.Jocelyn Sikora (DEF)
6
7.Felipe Saez (MID)
6
8.Martin Gainza (MID)
9
9.Antonio Arias (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Julian Suarez (ATT)
6
11.Sebastian Gainza (ATT)
6
 
12.Ricardo Barbosa (MID)
6
13.Ernesto Reyes (MID)
0
14.Craig Greig (MID)
0

1.Luis Semedo (GK)
6
2.Tom Van Gastel (DEF)
6
3.Martin Gonzalez (DEF)
7
4.Mauricio Montero (DEF)
7
5.Daguyl César (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Ortiz (MID)
6
7.Francisco Vega (MID)
7
8.Jose Fortes Pardo (MID)
6
9.Guillermo Hierro (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Alberto Galadames (ATT)
7
11.Ivan Delgado (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Vazquez (ATT)
6
13.Marcos Velasco (MID)
0
14.Jose Garcia (MID)
6