Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,960 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Castillo.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Valladolid get the match underway!
2.39
Carlos Zubizarreta threads a neat ball through to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.25
Miguel Ibanez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguel Ibanez plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Fuentes and advances towards the goal... Miguel Ibanez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
10.19
Luis Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Francisco Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.36
Showing composure, Edgar Wapenaar plays the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
Brandon Traynor decides to run forward with the ball. Brandon Traynor passes the ball forward to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.27
Miguel Ibanez passes the ball forward to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Farinos.
28.19
Carlos Zubizarreta passes the ball forward to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.50
Daniel Nieto knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Soto. Alejandro Soto makes a probing pass to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.22
Alejandro Soto knocks the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
33.08
Edgar Wapenaar catches Carlos Zubizarreta on the ankles. The referee warns Edgar Wapenaar to calm down! Carlos Zubizarreta grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.07
Miguel Ibanez flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.40
Daniel Nieto knocks the ball forward to Carlos Zubizarreta. Carlos Zubizarreta flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Pedro Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eugenio Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
40.38
Miguel Ibanez makes a simple pass to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes shoots from distance but is denied by Eugenio Jimenez. Excellent save.
42.46
Carlos Zubizarreta makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Zubizarreta knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The shot is on target but blocked by Daniel Farinos. That should have been a goal!
45.00
Francisco Dominguez decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid have changed their lineup with Carlos Menendez replacing Brandon Traynor. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
47.53
Real Valladolid are in full control of this game.
49.14
Albert José Mari flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Wapenaar. Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Eoin Grondin picks it out of the air!
53.03
Hugo Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos controls it well on his chest. Victor Campos shoots from outside the area. Eoin Grondin easily gets down and covers it.
54.58
Miguel Ibanez sees Pedro Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Fuentes plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Juan-Carlos Lorenzo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Eugenio Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Real Valladolid!
60.05
Real Valladolid have made a substitution with Jose Gainza replacing Miguel Ibanez .
61.05
Carlos Zubizarreta makes a probing pass to Pedro Fuentes. Pedro Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.23
Antonio Morales flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Izquierdo collects the pass. Hugo Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Guardiola. Claudio Guardiola finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.14
Edgar Wapenaar knocks the ball forward to Edmundo Marquez. Edmundo Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Victor Campos. Victor Campos heads the ball goalwards. Eoin Grondin didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.39
Daniel Nieto threads a neat ball through to Jose Gainza. Jose Gainza hits a low pass to Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.24
Jose Gainza passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Redondo. Pablo Redondo beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Eugenio Jimenez.
76.41
Carlos Zubizarreta takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Pablo Redondo is dispossessed by a tackle from Albert José Mari.
81.57
Carlos Menendez threads a neat ball through to Stephan Gargo. Stephan Gargo flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Lorenzo. Juan-Carlos Lorenzo makes a probing pass to Pedro Fuentes but he's offside!
83.45
Francisco Dominguez sees Victor Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Marquez. Carlos Menendez clumsily knocks into Edmundo Marquez. Penalty not given!!
85.02
Francisco Dominguez catches Jose Gainza on the ankles. Francisco Dominguez is shown the yellow card! Jose Gainza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Hugo Izquierdo passes the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan-Carlos Lorenzo of Real Valladolid

Match Ratings