Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Francisco de la Hera where Extremadura UD play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,595 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Extremadura UD and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Extremadura UD and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcos Soler.
0.00
0-0Extremadura UD kick off the first half!
2.24
0-0Juan Jimenez barges into Clive Heskey. Juan Jimenez is given a warning by the referee! Clive Heskey runs off the knock.
3.54
0-0Nunzio Rivalta sees a break and surges forward. Nunzio Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn makes a deft header but Willem Kanu is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
6.32
0-0Wayne Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez plays a one-two with Rafael Gomez and advances towards the goal... Juan Jimenez shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.46
0-0Pedro Hierro hits a low pass to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Aguilar.
18.56
0-0Paul Chow-Yuen plays the ball forward to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. With a superhuman jump, Albert Blanco connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
20.37
Willem Kanu makes a probing pass to Mauricio Castillo. Mauricio Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gomez controls it well on his chest. Rafael Gomez lofts in a cross ball towards Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.01
Jo Kippe threads a neat ball through to Paul Chow-Yuen. Without breaking stride, Paul Chow-Yuen plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
26.32
Willem Kanu plays the ball forward to Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero surges forward with the ball. Roberto Romero tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Michael Fuchs manages to keep it out.
30.39
Wayne Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Michael Fuchs smothers it!
33.27
Albert Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Aguilar. Albert Blanco is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Aguilar runs off the knock.
39.14
Claudio Gil makes a strong solo run forward. Claudio Gil flicks a high pass forward to Juan Jimenez who brings the ball under control. Juan Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Fuchs who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Extremadura 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
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
48.23
0-1Paul Chow-Yuen flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Sanz whips in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.09
With imagination, Clive Heskey laces a weighted ball forward to Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
54.22
Des May makes a simple pass to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Albert Blanco collects the pass. Albert Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cesar Andrade easily smothers it!
57.34
0-1Des May clumsily knocks into Kees Nieuwenburg. Des May is shown the yellow card! Kees Nieuwenburg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Des May flicks a high pass forward to Paul Chow-Yuen who brings the ball under control. Paul Chow-Yuen hits a low pass to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.31
Kees Nieuwenburg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Michael Fuchs with no chance!! Goal for Extremadura UD!
65.47
Paul Chow-Yuen laces a through ball forward to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Andrade effortlessly punches it away to safety.
66.26
Willem Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Romero. Roberto Romero takes it forward alone. Roberto Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Heskey.
67.52
Jo Kippe knocks the ball forward to Paul Chow-Yuen. Paul Chow-Yuen threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.53
Roberto Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.26
Nunzio Rivalta makes an attacking run forward. Nunzio Rivalta whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Andrade punches it away to safety.
81.08
Mauricio Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.17
Mauricio Castillo knocks the ball forward to Rafael Gomez. Rafael Gomez shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
84.57
Wayne Moore chips the ball to his team mate, Ruud Kortland. Ruud Kortland shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.37
Des May flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Hierro controls it well on his chest. Pedro Hierro sees space and advances. Pedro Hierro plays a quick one-two with Oliver Rahn and rushes in on goal... Pedro Hierro tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Cesar Andrade keeps it out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.5%
41.2%
31.2%
Scorers
| Juan Jimenez 61 | Albert Blanco 48 Oliver Rahn 68 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Rahn of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cesar Andrade (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Willem Kanu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Claudio Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Aguilar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Castillo (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Roberto Romero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kees Nieuwenburg (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Wayne Moore (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Juan Jimenez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ruud Kortland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Gomez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Roberto Verges (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Patricio Marin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Greig (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Michael Fuchs (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Des May (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Clive Heskey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jo Kippe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Butragueno (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Chow-Yuen (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Pedro Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nunzio Rivalta (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Oliver Rahn (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Albert Blanco (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Rodolfo Venturin (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Leonardo Delgado (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rigobert Wome (ATT) | 0 | |