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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ciutat de València where Levante UD play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,742 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Carcedo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Levante UD are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Felipe Carcedo.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
4.29
0-0Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Marquez collects the pass. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
6.20
0-0Without breaking stride, Gabriel Moreno plays the ball forward to Romero P. Rey. Romero P. Rey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hassan Braud but he's offside!
8.25
Graziano Malagò knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Rey who takes it down. Romero P. Rey hits a low pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.30
0-0Francisco Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Crespo.
10.46
0-0Graziano Malagò makes a simple pass to Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno makes a simple pass to Denny Sier. Denny Sier shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Eugenio Jimenez keeps it out!
14.08
1-0Norman Pearce receives the ball from a throw-in from Gabriel Moreno. Norman Pearce plays the ball forward to Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marquez. Some silky footwork from Pedro Marquez provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.43
Romero P. Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.23
Guilherme Neves flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Moreno who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Moreno threads a neat ball through to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Sier. Denny Sier shoots from just inside the box. Eugenio Jimenez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
30.35
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos controls it well on his chest. Victor Campos shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.01
Torsten Helmer hits a low pass to Francisco Dominguez. Francisco Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos whips in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
33.19
1-0Gabriel Moreno runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gabriel Moreno skips past Luis Menendez! Luis Menendez barges into Gabriel Moreno. Gabriel Moreno appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.24
Torsten Helmer sees Romero P. Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Alonso who gathers it comfortably.
44.50
Gabriel Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Denny Sier controls it well on his chest. Denny Sier shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Eugenio Jimenez keeps it out!
45.00
Gabriel Moreno sees Romero P. Rey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denny Sier but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Levante UD appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Levante UD start the second half!
47.46
Gabriel Moreno brings the ball forward. Gabriel Moreno cuts inside the box! Gabriel Moreno rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Eugenio Jimenez had no chance!! Goal for Levante UD!
51.01
Norman Pearce makes a simple pass to Pedro Marquez. Pedro Marquez whips in a cross ball towards Hassan Braud. Hassan Braud connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.32
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.21
Albert José Mari flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Francisco Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Albert Alonso.
61.45
3-0It's a corner kick. Francisco Dominguez kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Daniel Farinos tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
65.51
With vision, Romero P. Gainza plays the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Albert Alonso effortlessly smothers it!
77.02
3-0Romero P. Gainza clumsily knocks into Norman Pearce. Romero P. Gainza is shown the yellow card! Norman Pearce runs off the knock.
78.17
Albert José Mari threads the ball through to Edgar Wapenaar. Edgar Wapenaar sees Luis Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Albert Alonso. What a save!
85.53
Francisco Dominguez clumsily knocks into Gabriel Moreno. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Moreno stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.41
Albert José Mari kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Albert Alonso. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54%
46%
Play Area
23.8%
46%
30.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Moreno of Levante UD |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Albert Alonso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Crespo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alec Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graziano Malagò (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Moreno (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Pedro Marquez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Denny Sier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hassan Braud (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Romero P. Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Abel Marques (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Calvo (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marcos Torres (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eugenio Jimenez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Torsten Helmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert José Mari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romero P. Gainza (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Edgar Wapenaar (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Dominguez (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Gregorio Marquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Fuentes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Victor Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Hugo Izquierdo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Claudio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Rodriquez (GK) | 0 | |