Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     Real MadridReal Madrid
Mark YothersMark Yothers Rob Baker Rob Baker
Michael FuchsM. Fuchs81
G
captain1
G
72Antonio RedondoA. Redondo
Máximo HernándezM. Hernández73
D
2
D
65Albert CrespoA. Crespo
Rodolfo VenturinR. Venturin72
D
3
D
71Sven HankeS. Hanke
Tomek IwanT. Iwan86
D
4
D
64Alexander GranttA. Grantt
Liam MelisL. Melis80
M
5
D
70Lefteris HatzisL. Hatzis
Nunzio RivaltaN. Rivalta85
M
6
M
71Francisco SuarezF. Suarez
Pedro HierroP. Hierro78
M
7
M
76Antonio MolownyA. Molowny
Gudmundur Ingi SverrissonG. Sverrisson86
M
8
M
64Juan IbanezJ. Ibanez
JŸrgen GouloozeJ. Goulooze77
A
9
A
71Stuart LawS. Law
Oliver RahnO. Rahn74
A
10captain
A
79Sol MarshallS. Marshall
John PennantJ. Pennant72
A
11
A
67Adolfo SuarezA. Suarez
 
Clive HeskeyC. Heskey70
D
12
M
59Rodolfo GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Leonardo DelgadoL. Delgado75
M
13
A
76Norman VernazzaN. Vernazza
Rigobert WomeR. Wome73
A
14
D
62Eduardo FarinosE. Farinos

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Real Madrid. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Madrid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alejandro Pirri.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié start the match!
3.06
Rodolfo Venturin kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward. John Pennant holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lefteris Hatzis.
4.32
Sven Hanke knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny passes the ball forward to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall runs straight at the defence! Sol Marshall makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Michael Fuchs.
5.07
Lefteris Hatzis takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Albert Crespo provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.31
Sven Hanke kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Molowny. Antonio Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Máximo Hernández.
10.49
Oliver Rahn barges into Albert Crespo. Oliver Rahn is shown the yellow card! Albert Crespo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.45
Oliver Rahn catches Lefteris Hatzis on the ankles. Oliver Rahn is warned by the referee! Lefteris Hatzis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.22
Máximo Hernández deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta sees JŸrgen Goulooze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. JŸrgen Goulooze tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.19
Rodolfo Venturin gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Oliver Rahn skips past Lefteris Hatzis! Oliver Rahn side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oliver Rahn!
26.19
Antonio Molowny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Suarez. Adolfo Suarez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Fuchs effortlessly punches it away to safety.
27.34
Pedro Hierro sees John Pennant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Pennant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Redondo who gathers it comfortably.
33.48
Tomek Iwan flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Hierro who takes it down. Pedro Hierro threads a neat ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Antonio Redondo.
34.07
It's a corner kick. Pedro Hierro loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Antonio Molowny reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.34
Francisco Suarez threads a neat ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.22
Pedro Hierro makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.04
Sven Hanke darts forward. Sven Hanke hits a low pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall plays a one-two with Stuart Law and rushes in on goal... Sol Marshall shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.07
Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze plays a one-two with Oliver Rahn and rushes in on goal... JŸrgen Goulooze makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Alexander Grantt happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
Tomek Iwan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze controls it well on his chest. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards John Pennant. John Pennant connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Antonio Redondo.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Real Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
47.52
Francisco Suarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sol Marshall!
53.07
Seeing a gap ahead, Nunzio Rivalta plays the ball forward to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from John Pennant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.18
Antonio Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
65.42
Nunzio Rivalta makes a simple pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
66.56
JŸrgen Goulooze comes in with a late challenge on Sven Hanke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sven Hanke gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.47
Adolfo Suarez clumsily knocks into Máximo Hernández. The referee calls over Adolfo Suarez and shows him a yellow card! Máximo Hernández runs off the knock.
72.24
Alexander Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Suarez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Suarez hits a low pass to Sol Marshall. Sol Marshall knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Fuchs who gathers it comfortably.
75.50
Máximo Hernández flicks a high pass forward. Liam Melis collects the pass. Liam Melis threads the ball through to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.05
Real Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Rodolfo Gutierrez replacing Juan Ibanez and Norman Vernazza replacing Adolfo Suarez .
81.46
Máximo Hernández kicks a strong pass forward to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. JŸrgen Goulooze controls it well on his chest. JŸrgen Goulooze cuts inside the box! JŸrgen Goulooze muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Antonio Redondo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.47
Rodolfo Venturin makes a strong solo run forward. Rodolfo Venturin makes a probing pass to JŸrgen Goulooze. JŸrgen Goulooze finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Real Madrid
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
27%
40.5%
32.4%

Scorers
Oliver Rahn 16
John Pennant 53
JŸrgen Goulooze 81
Sol Marshall 40, 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sol Marshall of Real Madrid

Match Ratings
1.Michael Fuchs (GK)
6
2.Máximo Hernández (DEF)
6
3.Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
7
4.Tomek Iwan (DEF)
6
5.Liam Melis (MID)
6
6.Nunzio Rivalta (MID)
7
7.Pedro Hierro (MID)
7
8.Gudmundur Ingi Sverrisson (MID)
6
9.JŸrgen Goulooze (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
10.Oliver Rahn (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.John Pennant (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Clive Heskey (DEF)
0
13.Leonardo Delgado (MID)
0
14.Rigobert Wome (ATT)
0

1.Antonio Redondo (GK)
7
2.Albert Crespo (DEF)
6
3.Sven Hanke (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Grantt (DEF)
6
5.Lefteris Hatzis (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Suarez (MID)
6
7.Antonio Molowny (MID)
6
8.Juan Ibanez (MID)
6
9.Stuart Law (ATT)
7
10.Sol Marshall (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Adolfo Suarez (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Rodolfo Gutierrez (MID)
6
13.Norman Vernazza (ATT)
6
14.Eduardo Farinos (DEF)
0