Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Málaga. A crowd of 20,377 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gomez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Claudio Gomez.
0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
2.04
Frederico Ortega sees space and advances. Frederico Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Málaga!
8.22
Miguel Verges sees Frederico Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Stavros Leandros controls it well on his chest. Stavros Leandros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos but the linesman indicates offside!
10.45
Torsten Helmer makes a simple pass to Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks the ball forward to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.21
Romero P. Gainza makes a beautiful solo run. Romero P. Gainza shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
14.10
Frederico Ortega makes a probing pass to Bruno Medri. Bruno Medri whips in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
24.25
Edgar Wapenaar makes a probing pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Paul Haller. Excellent save.
30.26
Albert José Mari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Victor Campos collects the pass. Victor Campos shoots from distance but Paul Haller reads it well. Excellent save!
33.30
Ivan Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Molowny controls it well on his chest. Oscar Molowny sees Luis Ramos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.23
Edgar Wapenaar hits a low pass to Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
38.30
Francisco Dominguez clumsily knocks into Oscar Molowny. The referee warns Francisco Dominguez to calm down! Oscar Molowny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.54
Francisco Dominguez makes a probing pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Marquez. Gregorio Marquez directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them level!
42.19
Romero P. Gainza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Campos. Victor Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
45.00
Frederico Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Ortega whips in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos connects with a diving header. Eugenio Jimenez gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga 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
Málaga kick off the second half!
49.54
Frederico Ortega clumsily knocks into Romero P. Gainza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Gainza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.10
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Ornelas collects the pass. Bernardo Ornelas whips in a cross ball towards Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
57.06
Frederico Ortega clumsily knocks into Romero P. Gainza. The referee warns Frederico Ortega to calm down! Romero P. Gainza stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.34
Oscar Molowny makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Molowny lofts in a cross ball towards Bernardo Ornelas. Bernardo Ornelas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
65.10
Romero P. Gainza chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes makes a great pass forward. Gregorio Marquez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.47
Edgar Wapenaar flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Marquez controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Haller who gathers it comfortably.
69.45
Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Marquez controls it well on his chest. Gregorio Marquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.55
Romero P. Gainza receives the ball from a throw-in from Edgar Wapenaar. Romero P. Gainza flicks a high pass forward. Luis Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Luis Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.17
Frederico Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Stavros Leandros. Stavros Leandros plays a quick one-two with Luis Ramos and rushes in on goal... Stavros Leandros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.09
Romero P. Gainza hits a low pass to Luis Fuentes. Luis Fuentes threads a neat ball through to Victor Campos. Victor Campos tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
89.53
Frederico Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Stavros Leandros collects the pass. Stavros Leandros shoots from outside the area but Eugenio Jimenez reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
21.3%
47.5%
31.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stavros Leandros of Málaga |
Match Ratings
1. | Eugenio Jimenez (GK) | 7 | |
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) | 8 | |
7. | Edgar Wapenaar (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Francisco Dominguez (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Gregorio Marquez (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Luis Fuentes (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Victor Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Hugo Izquierdo (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Claudio Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Nicolas Rodriquez (GK) | 0 |
1. | Paul Haller (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Miguel Verges (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Dominic Gemmell (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Eugenio Vega (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Ivan Moreno (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Oscar Molowny (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Frederico Ortega (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Stavros Leandros (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
9. | Luis Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Bernardo Ornelas (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Bruno Medri (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Lucien Bondel (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Nicolas Gimenez (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Giampiero Iacopino (ATT) | 0 |