Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at La Malata where Racing Ferrol play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Racing Ferrol and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.


0.00
The whistle blows and Racing Ferrol kick off!
4.30
Nicolas Jimenez hits a low pass to Albert Carcedo. Albert Carcedo finds some space and shoots from distance but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
6.45
Clive Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson. Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Victor Jimenez!
8.19
Jose Cortes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Cortes makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz but he's offside!
10.13
Des May darts forward. Des May sees Juan-Carlos Sanz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Victor Jimenez. Excellent save.
12.32
Jose Cortes threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Paul Hamann clumsily knocks into Rigobert Wome. Penalty not given!!
14.42
Luis Gil hits a low pass to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.34
Leonardo Delgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome threads a neat, attacking ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.15
Jose Nunez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez makes a simple pass, allowing Alberto Gomes to run into the box. Alberto Gomes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.46
Clive Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.12
Albert Perez sees Nicolas Jimenez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Jimenez brings the ball forward. Nicolas Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Carcedo. With a superhuman jump, Albert Carcedo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Michael Fuchs is on top of it.
26.30
Jose Nunez makes a probing pass to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.06
Jose Cortes knocks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
32.16
Jose Cortes threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hamann.
36.29
Luis Gil hacks Leonardo Delgado from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Delgado grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.17
Jose Cortes flicks the ball to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome passes the ball forward but Juan-Carlos Sanz is offside!
40.46
Clive Heskey takes it forward alone. Clive Heskey knocks the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.36
Leonardo Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Racing Ferrol 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
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
47.56
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson flicks a high pass forward to Rigobert Wome who brings the ball under control. Rigobert Wome threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz but he's offside!
48.38
Des May sees Pablo Butragueno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pablo Butragueno makes a simple pass to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.21
Nicolas Jimenez flicks a high pass forward to Albert Carcedo who brings the ball under control. Albert Carcedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.14
Pablo Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Rigobert Wome controls it well on his chest. Rigobert Wome knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
54.29
Leonardo Delgado threads the ball through to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome rushes past Paul Hamann! Some world-class footwork from Rigobert Wome provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
55.18
Luis Gil changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luis Gil tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Michael Fuchs manages to keep it out.
57.10
Leonardo Delgado flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.49
Jose Cortes threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze lofts in a cross ball towards Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rigobert Wome!
63.31
Jose Cortes makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Victor Jimenez manages to gather it.
72.15
Jose Cortes threads a neat ball through to Rigobert Wome. Rigobert Wome makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz but he's offside!
75.10
Nicolas Jimenez makes a simple pass to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.48
Clive Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Delgado controls it well on his chest. Leonardo Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.03
Eduardo Garcia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Gil. Luis Gil knocks the ball forward to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes makes a convincing header. Michael Fuchs effortlessly punches it away to safety.
85.21
Des May makes a probing pass to Leonardo Delgado. With a delightful solo run, Leonardo Delgado stretches the opposition's defence. Leonardo Delgado shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.34
Luis Gil hits a low pass to Juan Suarez. Juan Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
32.2%
45.6%
22.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rigobert Wome of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Victor Jimenez (GK)
7
2.Albert Perez (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hamann (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Garcia (DEF)
6
5.Rodolfo Calvo (MID)
6
6.Luis Gil (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jose Nunez (MID)
6
8.Nicolas Jimenez (MID)
6
9.Alberto Gomes (ATT)
6
10.Juan Suarez (ATT)
6
11.Albert Carcedo (ATT)
6
 
12.Patricio Lozano (GK)
0
13.Albert Gonzalez (MID)
0
14.Guillermo Alvarez (DEF)
0

1.Michael Fuchs (GK)
7
2.Des May (DEF)
6
3.Clive Heskey (DEF)
7
4.Tomek Iwan (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Butragueno (MID)
6
6.Jose Cortes (MID)
7
7.Leonardo Delgado (MID)
7
8.Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
6
9.JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Rigobert Wome (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
0
13.Pedro Hierro (MID)
0
14.John Pennant (ATT)
0