Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     Elche CFElche CF
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Michael FuchsM. Fuchs81
G
captain1
G
69Florian MorlockF. Morlock
Benoit TramezzaniB. Tramezzani68
D
2
D
68Ruel MacleanR. Maclean
Clive HeskeyC. Heskey70
D
3captain
D
58Adam OwenA. Owen
Rodolfo VenturinR. Venturin72
D
4
D
58Andres AndresA. Andres
Jose CortesJ. Cortes74
M
5
M
74Alexander AhrensA. Ahrens
Liam MelisL. Melis80
M
6
M
65Dale RobertsD. Roberts
Leonardo DelgadoL. Delgado75
M
7
M
62Rafael DiazR. Diaz
Nunzio RivaltaN. Rivalta85
M
8
M
57Ernesto PardoE. Pardo
JŸrgen GouloozeJ. Goulooze76
A
9
A
73Antonio RomanA. Roman
Rigobert WomeR. Wome72
A
10
A
70Jean-Marie HuardJ. Huard
John PennantJ. Pennant72
A
11
A
68Pablo MedinaP. Medina
 
Tomek IwanT. Iwan86
D
12
D
54Arturo SantosA. Santos
Pedro HierroP. Hierro78
M
13
G
53Alfredo MolinaA. Molina
Juan-Carlos SanzJ. Sanz76
A
14
D
52Humphrey VonkH. Vonk

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Elche CF. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo  Cruz.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
4.11
With imagination, Benoit Tramezzani plays the ball forward to Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado hits a low pass to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Maclean.
6.43
Clive Heskey plays the ball forward to Leonardo Delgado. With some swift thinking, Leonardo Delgado plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Morlock who gathers it comfortably.
9.21
Leonardo Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze plays a quick one-two with John Pennant and rushes in on goal... JŸrgen Goulooze makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for JŸrgen Goulooze!
12.56
Liam Melis sees Rigobert Wome in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
14.18
Nunzio Rivalta receives the ball from a throw-in from Leonardo Delgado. Nunzio Rivalta sees JŸrgen Goulooze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Goulooze plays a one-two with John Pennant and advances towards the goal... JŸrgen Goulooze muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Florian Morlock gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
15.46
Rafael Diaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Marie Huard. Jean-Marie Huard shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
16.15
Rafael Diaz comes in with a late challenge on Leonardo Delgado. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Delgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.17
Leonardo Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.25
Leonardo Delgado hacks Dale Roberts from behind! The referee brings Leonardo Delgado to one side and gives him a warning! Dale Roberts runs off the knock.
24.30
Clive Heskey threads the ball through to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Pennant. John Pennant whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Florian Morlock with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
36.34
Jose Cortes receives the ball from a throw-in from Liam Melis. Jose Cortes brings the ball forward. Jose Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.20
With imagination, Nunzio Rivalta plays the ball forward to John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
Alexander Ahrens knocks the ball forward to Antonio Roman. Antonio Roman finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Elche CF kicking off!
51.26
Jose Cortes takes a long throw-in. Liam Melis knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze shoots from outside the area but somehow Florian Morlock manages to keep it out.
53.37
Dale Roberts advances with the ball. Dale Roberts plays a one-two with Pablo Medina and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dale Roberts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but Clive Heskey blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
54.38
Leonardo Delgado sees JŸrgen Goulooze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Goulooze plays a scrappy one-two with Rigobert Wome and advances towards the goal... JŸrgen Goulooze shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Adam Owen.
57.12
Liam Melis sees Rigobert Wome in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rigobert Wome tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
65.15
John Pennant barges into Ruel Maclean. The referee calls over John Pennant and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.52
Benoit Tramezzani flicks a high ball forward to Jose Cortes who takes it down. Jose Cortes sees space and advances. Jose Cortes shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
67.29
Andres Andres threads a neat ball through to Alexander Ahrens. Alexander Ahrens chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Medina. Pablo Medina shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
69.11
Leonardo Delgado flicks a high ball forward to John Pennant who takes it down. John Pennant shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.36
Liam Melis knocks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Owen.
75.22
Rodolfo Venturin makes a simple pass to Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado threads the ball through to John Pennant. John Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.21
Jose Cortes hacks Rafael Diaz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Diaz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.44
Rigobert Wome barges into Adam Owen. Rigobert Wome is shown the yellow card! Adam Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.37
Clive Heskey plays the ball forward to Leonardo Delgado. Leonardo Delgado advances with the ball. Leonardo Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Florian Morlock comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.56
Jose Cortes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Cortes shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
87.36
Liam Melis makes a simple pass to John Pennant. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Andres Andres. That should have been a goal!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Elche CF
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
12
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
19.2%
43.6%
37.2%

Scorers
JŸrgen Goulooze 9, 24
Rigobert Wome 36, 75
John Pennant 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to JŸrgen Goulooze of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2.Benoit Tramezzani (DEF)
6
3.Clive Heskey (DEF)
6
4.Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
6
5.Jose Cortes (MID)yellow card
7
6.Liam Melis (MID)
6
7.Leonardo Delgado (MID)
7
8.Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
6
9.JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Rigobert Wome (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
11.John Pennant (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Tomek Iwan (DEF)
0
13.Pedro Hierro (MID)
0
14.Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
0

1.Florian Morlock (GK)
7
2.Ruel Maclean (DEF)
6
3.Adam Owen (DEF)
6
4.Andres Andres (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Ahrens (MID)
6
6.Dale Roberts (MID)
6
7.Rafael Diaz (MID)yellow card
5
8.Ernesto Pardo (MID)
6
9.Antonio Roman (ATT)
6
10.Jean-Marie Huard (ATT)
6
11.Pablo Medina (ATT)
6
 
12.Arturo Santos (DEF)
0
13.Alfredo Molina (GK)
0
14.Humphrey Vonk (DEF)
0