Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     CD BadajozCD Badajoz
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro CarrascoP. Carrasco49
G
1
G
58Arturo CarmonaA. Carmona
Kevin JamesK. James65
D
2captain
D
58Ernesto IbanezE. Ibanez
Edmundo CamineroE. Caminero61
D
3
D
57Christian DiakiteC. Diakite
Romero P. AriasR. Arias59
D
4
D
56Eugenio CamineroE. Caminero
Sebastian CamachoS. Camacho59
D
5
D
53Francisco NascimentoF. Nascimento
Jocelyn SikoraJ. Sikora55
D
6
M
68Ricardo RomanR. Roman
Felipe SaezF. Saez56
M
7
M
58Alejandro RamirezA. Ramirez
Martin GainzaM. Gainza55
M
8
M
55Matt McallisterM. Mcallister
Antonio AriasA. Arias61
A
9
M
55Pedro SegarraP. Segarra
Julian SuarezJ. Suarez58
A
captain10
A
62Stefan KnappS. Knapp
Sebastian GainzaS. Gainza53
A
11
A
55Oscar MerinoO. Merino
 
Ernesto ReyesE. Reyes54
M
12
M
54Frederico SotoF. Soto
Ricardo BarbosaR. Barbosa54
M
13
D
53Edmundo VergesE. Verges
Craig GreigC. Greig52
M
14
G
52Arturo GimenezA. Gimenez

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to CD Badajoz. A crowd of 8,822 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose  Blanco.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Badajoz kick off!
6.13
Martin Gainza takes it forward alone. Martin Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Nascimento.
10.55
Pedro Segarra threads a neat ball through to Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
14.31
Martin Gainza threads a neat ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Nascimento.
21.12
Jocelyn Sikora makes a strong solo run forward. Jocelyn Sikora flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Arias who brings the ball under control. Antonio Arias hits a low pass to Sebastian Gainza. Some silky footwork from Sebastian Gainza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
32.03
CD Badajoz have made 2 substitutions with Arturo Gimenez replacing Pedro Segarra and Edmundo Verges replacing Francisco Nascimento and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
33.06
Martin Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Gainza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Gainza shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Ernesto Reyes replacing Sebastian Gainza. CD Badajoz appear unchanged since the first half. The CD Badajoz players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
47.16
Sebastian Camacho sees space and advances. Sebastian Camacho kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arturo Carmona who gathers it comfortably.
49.36
Martin Gainza hits a low pass to Ernesto Reyes. Ernesto Reyes plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Arias and advances towards the goal... Ernesto Reyes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.37
Edmundo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Martin Gainza collects the pass. Martin Gainza makes a probing pass to Ernesto Reyes. Ernesto Reyes makes a simple pass, allowing Julian Suarez to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Julian Suarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
54.13
Kevin James knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza makes a simple pass to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias rushes past Ernesto Ibanez! Antonio Arias muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
55.58
Kevin James sees Martin Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Reyes. Ernesto Reyes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.11
Christian Diakite threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Verges. Edmundo Verges threads a neat ball through to Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.49
Sebastian Camacho pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sebastian Camacho sees Ernesto Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ernesto Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias heads the ball goalwards. Arturo Carmona gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.22
Martin Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Reyes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.50
Alejandro Ramirez makes a probing pass to Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Caminero.
69.47
Edmundo Verges flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Knapp who brings the ball under control. Stefan Knapp shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stefan Knapp!
73.22
Martin Gainza kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Reyes. Ernesto Reyes shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.57
Felipe Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias shoots from 20 yards. Antonio Arias scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
84.11
Alejandro Ramirez passes the ball forward to Oscar Merino. Oscar Merino shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.07
Matt Mcallister threads the ball through to Stefan Knapp. Stefan Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Martin Gainza threads the ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

CD Badajoz
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.7%
30.3%
Play Area
28.8%
43.9%
27.3%

Scorers
Julian Suarez 51
Antonio Arias 82
Stefan Knapp 69

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

Match Ratings