Match Report


DundeeDundee     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Derek RobsonDerek Robson Mark Yothers Mark Yothers
Jon Dahl PetersenJ. Petersen77
G
1captain
G
81Michael FuchsM. Fuchs
Paul BoothP. Booth65
D
2
D
66Claudio IbanezC. Ibanez
Matt McGroryM. McGrory68
D
captain3
D
66Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Matt MortonM. Morton66
D
4
D
64Daniel SuarezD. Suarez
Alex RaeA. Rae69
M
5
M
74Jose CortesJ. Cortes
John McStayJ. McStay63
M
6
M
74Paul Chow-YuenP. Chow-Yuen
Yoshihiro ShimizuY. Shimizu77
M
7
M
76Leonardo DelgadoL. Delgado
Duncan GlassD. Glass68
M
8
M
70Antonio TorresA. Torres
Alex HendryA. Hendry66
A
9
M
69Gert NilisG. Nilis
Facundo RojasF. Rojas72
A
10
A
76Juan-Carlos SanzJ. Sanz
Callum HendryC. Hendry65
A
11
A
74Oliver RahnO. Rahn
 
Bert HuistraB. Huistra74
M
12
D
72Rodolfo VenturinR. Venturin
Lucas SandovalL. Sandoval79
M
13
D
73Des MayD. May
Eduardo HurtadoE. Hurtado81
M
14
A
71Albert BlancoA. Blanco

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Dens Park where Dundee play Real Betis Balompié in this Champions League game. A crowd of 18,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Dundee are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.


0.00
Dundee get the match underway!
2.22
John McStay flicks a high pass forward. Alex Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry beats his man to it with a header but somehow Michael Fuchs manages to keep it out.
4.23
John McStay makes a beautiful solo run. John McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. With a superhuman jump, Alex Hendry connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Michael Fuchs had no chance!! Goal for Dundee!
12.51
Paul Booth sees a break and surges forward. Paul Booth passes the ball forward to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Claudio Ibanez. Excellent block.
16.50
Paul Chow-Yuen flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Sanz rushes past Matt McGrory! Some good footwork from Juan-Carlos Sanz provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jon Dahl Petersen gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
18.58
Antonio Torres sees Oliver Rahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oliver Rahn shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
20.45
Yoshihiro Shimizu flicks a high pass forward. Alex Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio Ibanez.
21.52
Paul Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Rae. Alex Rae decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Rae shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Michael Fuchs manages to gather it comfortably.
22.04
Leonardo Delgado threads the ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.11
Yoshihiro Shimizu flicks a high pass forward to Alex Hendry who brings the ball under control. Alex Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. With a superhuman jump, Facundo Rojas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Michael Fuchs reads it well. Nice keeping!
27.08
Yoshihiro Shimizu flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
33.22
Duncan Glass flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.28
Yoshihiro Shimizu comes in with a late challenge on Paul Chow-Yuen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Chow-Yuen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.27
John McStay comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Torres. John McStay is warned by the referee! Antonio Torres stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.43
Ernesto Montero runs forward with the ball. Ernesto Montero threads a neat ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt McGrory.
45.00
Paul Chow-Yuen chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Dundee appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
47.16
Paul Chow-Yuen threads a neat ball through to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.30
Claudio Ibanez sees Paul Chow-Yuen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paul Chow-Yuen chips the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
53.13
Paul Chow-Yuen catches Yoshihiro Shimizu on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yoshihiro Shimizu runs off the knock.
54.08
John McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.08
Without breaking stride, Antonio Torres plays the ball forward to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Jon Dahl Petersen!
60.01
Paul Chow-Yuen flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
63.42
Ernesto Montero makes a probing pass to Antonio Torres. Antonio Torres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Booth.
66.46
Alex Rae flicks a high pass forward. Alex Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Hendry. Daniel Suarez clumsily knocks into Callum Hendry. Callum Hendry appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
71.31
Yoshihiro Shimizu laces a weighted ball forward to Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas whips in a cross ball towards Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
79.02
Showing composure, Ernesto Montero plays the ball forward to Jose Cortes. Jose Cortes brings the ball forward. Jose Cortes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Morton.
81.16
Paul Booth clumsily knocks into Oliver Rahn. The referee brings Paul Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Oliver Rahn runs off the knock.
84.02
Ernesto Montero flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Torres controls it well on his chest. Antonio Torres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn shoots from outside the area. Jon Dahl Petersen gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
85.01
Yoshihiro Shimizu clumsily knocks into Claudio Ibanez. Yoshihiro Shimizu is given a warning by the referee! Claudio Ibanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.15
Duncan Glass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Glass shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.52
Duncan Glass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Hendry. Alex Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Rojas. Facundo Rojas flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Dundee

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
7
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.9%
58.1%
Play Area
26.7%
44.2%
29.1%

Scorers
Alex Hendry 4
Facundo Rojas 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Hendry of Dundee

Match Ratings
1.Jon Dahl Petersen (GK)
8
2.Paul Booth (DEF)
6
3.Matt McGrory (DEF)
6
4.Matt Morton (DEF)
6
5.Alex Rae (MID)
6
6.John McStay (MID)
7
7.Yoshihiro Shimizu (MID)yellow card
6
8.Duncan Glass (MID)
6
9.Alex Hendry (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Facundo Rojas (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Callum Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Bert Huistra (MID)
0
13.Lucas Sandoval (MID)
0
14.Eduardo Hurtado (MID)
0

1.Michael Fuchs (GK)
8
2.Claudio Ibanez (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Montero (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Suarez (DEF)
6
5.Jose Cortes (MID)
6
6.Paul Chow-Yuen (MID)yellow card
6
7.Leonardo Delgado (MID)
6
8.Antonio Torres (MID)
6
9.Gert Nilis (MID)
6
10.Juan-Carlos Sanz (ATT)
7
11.Oliver Rahn (ATT)
7
 
12.Rodolfo Venturin (DEF)
0
13.Des May (DEF)
0
14.Albert Blanco (ATT)
0