Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Levante UD. A crowd of 19,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Carcedo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Levante UD appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Carcedo.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Carmona collects the pass. Pedro Carmona shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Eugenio Jimenez.
4.51
0-0Corner kick to Levante UD. Marcos Delgado plays it to the near post. Marcos Calvo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
6.02
Hugo Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Albert Alonso!
8.58
0-0Pedro Marquez clumsily knocks into Antonio Morales. The referee calls over Pedro Marquez and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.54
0-1Without breaking stride, Graziano Malagò plays the ball forward to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce threads a neat ball through to Denny Sier. Denny Sier whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez flicks the ball with his head. Pedro Marquez scores for Levante UD!!
15.47
0-1Norman Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Dominguez. Norman Pearce is shown the yellow card! Francisco Dominguez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.04
Marcos Delgado catches Albert José Mari on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcos Delgado and shows him a yellow card! Albert José Mari runs off the knock.
26.05
0-1Gabriel Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado threads the ball through to Denny Sier but he's offside!
27.47
Marcos Calvo threads the ball through to Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Sier. Denny Sier tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.44
Arturo Calvo plays the ball forward to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce makes an attacking run forward. Norman Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Denny Sier. Denny Sier makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Denny Sier!
38.07
Pedro Carmona hacks Luis Menendez from behind! Pedro Carmona is shown the yellow card! Luis Menendez runs off the knock.
39.09
0-3Luis Menendez hits a low pass to Francisco Dominguez. Francisco Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Victor Campos who brings the ball under control. Victor Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Graziano Malagò clears it off the line with his head!
40.04
Norman Pearce threads a neat ball through to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcos Delgado is offside!
42.30
0-3Norman Pearce threads a neat ball through to Pedro Carmona. Pedro Carmona shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
44.43
Edgar Wapenaar runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Edgar Wapenaar shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Albert Alonso as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Francisco Dominguez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Luis Menendez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Levante UD also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Levante UD kick off!
47.09
Francisco Dominguez hits a low pass to Victor Campos. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.08
Edgar Wapenaar threads the ball through to Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez threads the ball through to Claudio Guardiola but he's offside!
55.24
1-3Norman Pearce barges into Hugo Izquierdo. The referee warns Norman Pearce to calm down! Hugo Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.42
1-3Edgar Wapenaar makes a probing pass to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.58
Marcos Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Norman Pearce collects the pass. Norman Pearce threads the ball through to Denny Sier. Denny Sier rushes past Luis Menendez! Denny Sier side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Eugenio Jimenez!
65.24
Norman Pearce makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
66.30
Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos collects the pass. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.57
Graziano Malagò threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Delgado who brings the ball under control. Marcos Delgado controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
69.59
Hugo Izquierdo sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Izquierdo whips in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos makes a convincing header but Albert Alonso reads it well. Quality keeping!
71.14
Arturo Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Pearce. Norman Pearce knocks the ball forward to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.07
Norman Pearce passes the ball forward to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eugenio Jimenez easily smothers it!
81.07
Hugo Izquierdo hits a low pass to Victor Campos. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.49
Norman Pearce threads a neat ball through to Marcos Delgado. Marcos Delgado shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eugenio Jimenez with no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
87.32
Francisco Dominguez barges into Norman Pearce. The referee warns Francisco Dominguez to calm down! Norman Pearce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Norman Pearce plays the ball forward to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Morales.
90.00
Gabriel Moreno makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.2%
55.8%
Play Area
28.6%
46.8%
24.7%
Scorers
| Claudio Guardiola 47 | Pedro Marquez 10 Denny Sier 27, 33 Marcos Delgado 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Denny Sier of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eugenio Jimenez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Daniel Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edgar Wapenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Izquierdo (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Claudio Guardiola (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Victor Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Edmundo Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Igor Karpin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Claudio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Rodriquez (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albert Alonso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcos Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graziano Malagò (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Calvo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Moreno (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Pearce (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Pedro Marquez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Pedro Carmona (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Denny Sier (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Marcos Delgado (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Abel Marques (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Ferrer (MID) | 0 | |