Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Rayo Vallecano. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Caballero.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Rayo Vallecano appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Caballero.
0.00
0-0Rayo Vallecano get the match underway!
4.46
0-0Andre Guel knocks the ball forward to Julian Gonzalez. Julian Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Camacho.
8.37
0-0Neil Keegan makes a simple pass to Richard Morton. Richard Morton kicks a strong pass forward to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.53
Natale Comandini flicks a high pass forward. Andre Guel controls it well on his chest. Andre Guel hits a low pass to Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
20.53
Andre Guel advances with the ball. Andre Guel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
24.32
1-0Kevin James sees a break and surges forward. Without breaking stride, Kevin James plays the ball forward to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias whips in a cross ball towards Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.28
1-0Antonio Arias comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fortes Suarez. Antonio Arias is shown the yellow card! Jose Fortes Suarez runs off the knock.
30.32
Andre Guel sees a break and surges forward. Andre Guel lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rayo Vallecano!
36.08
Richard Morton passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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 Ernesto Reyes replacing Sebastian Gainza. Rayo Vallecano appear unchanged since the first half. The Rayo Vallecano players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
48.14
Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Jobson controls it well on his chest. Wayne Jobson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Camacho.
54.04
1-1With a delightful solo run, Richard Morton stretches the opposition's defence. Richard Morton shoots from outside the area. Pedro Carrasco gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
57.27
Richard Morton laces a through ball forward to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.08
Tomas Bigica makes a probing pass to Andre Guel. Andre Guel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Sean Coppola. Sean Coppola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Carrasco effortlessly smothers it!
71.14
Sebastian Camacho chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Gainza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
78.33
1-1Edmundo Caminero makes a probing pass to Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza makes a probing pass to Ernesto Reyes. Ernesto Reyes passes the ball forward but Antonio Arias is offside!
81.40
Jose Fortes Suarez barges into Julian Suarez. Jose Fortes Suarez is shown the yellow card! Julian Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.36
Richard Morton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano plays a one-two with Sean Coppola and advances towards the goal... Alberto Cano strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.12
Andre Guel hits a low pass to Alberto Cano. Alberto Cano shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Richard Morton flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Cano who brings the ball under control. Alberto Cano shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Pedro Carrasco!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
34.8%
45.5%
19.7%
Scorers
| Julian Suarez 24 | Alberto Cano 30, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Cano of Rayo Vallecano |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Carrasco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kevin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Arias (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastian Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jocelyn Sikora (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Felipe Saez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Martin Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Arias (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Julian Suarez (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Sebastian Gainza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Craig Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Amara Traore (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Natale Comandini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Suarez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Neil Keegan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Bigica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Guel (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Richard Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wayne Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alberto Cano (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julian Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sean Coppola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ralph Gascoigne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Roman (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Butragueno (MID) | 0 | |