Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Getafe. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Getafe are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Aguilar.


0.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
2.53
Mehdi Daury flicks a high pass forward. Dumitru Pancu controls it well on his chest. Dumitru Pancu lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Alvarez. Pablo Alvarez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.02
Winston Varkevisser makes a probing pass to Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan deftly passes the ball to Winston Varkevisser, releasing him through on goal. Winston Varkevisser looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gavin Henderson gets down and covers it.
6.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Samuel Olembé plays the ball forward to Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan lofts in a cross ball towards Winston Varkevisser. Winston Varkevisser knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
12.18
Seeing Samuel Olembé's attacking run, Roberto Favalli quickly throws the ball into his path. Samuel Olembé flicks a high pass forward to Zbigniew Iwan who brings the ball under control. Zbigniew Iwan runs straight at the defence! John Henderson comes in with a late challenge on Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan appeals for a penalty! Given!!
12.18
The referee points to the spot..
13.05
Carl Ince takes a short run up. Carl Ince slots the ball inside the left post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
14.47
Vitor Carvalho hits a low pass to Carl Ince. Carl Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Dominguez.
16.14
Roberto Favalli passes the ball forward to Carl Ince. Carl Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Henderson.
18.52
Sebastian Medina takes it forward alone. Sebastian Medina lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.30
Jose Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Mehdi Daury controls it well on his chest. Mehdi Daury advances with the ball. Mehdi Daury knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.06
John Henderson flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Alvarez controls it well on his chest. Pablo Alvarez sees space and advances. Pablo Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.03
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.00
Roberto Favalli flicks a high pass forward. Carl Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Medina. Jose Garrido clumsily knocks into Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
42.53
John Henderson drives a long ball upfield. Dumitru Pancu lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Martin. Felipe Martin makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Mehdi Daury threads the ball through to Dumitru Pancu. Dumitru Pancu shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Callum Gough replacing Zbigniew Iwan. Getafe appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Getafe kick off!
48.41
Vitor Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Varkevisser but the linesman indicates offside!
54.40
Jose Garrido makes a probing pass to Pablo Alvarez. Pablo Alvarez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pablo Alvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.32
Sebastian Medina flicks a high ball forward to Richard Rizzo who takes it down. With some swift thinking, Richard Rizzo plays the ball forward to Carl Ince who has made a great run into the box. Carl Ince tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.42
Jose Garrido catches Carl Ince on the ankles. Jose Garrido is shown the yellow card! Carl Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.01
Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Anthony Rufus replacing Roberto Favalli .Getafe have made 2 substitutions with Ricardo Helguera replacing Hugo Kiko and Daniel Gimenez replacing Miguel Herrera .
61.03
Showing composure, Aaron Beelenkamp laces a through ball forward to Winston Varkevisser. Winston Varkevisser knocks the ball forward to Carl Ince. Carl Ince knocks the ball forward to Richard Rizzo but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.15
Aaron Beelenkamp darts forward. Aaron Beelenkamp makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Richard Rizzo. Richard Rizzo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.05
Mehdi Daury threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Helguera. Ricardo Helguera shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.53
Anthony Rufus threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina plays a quick one-two with Carl Ince and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Medina shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Gavin Henderson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.19
Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Casey Evans replacing Ronald Van Der Pennen .
78.21
Vitor Carvalho passes the ball forward to Sebastian Medina. Sebastian Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Ince. Carl Ince makes a defence splitting pass to Callum Gough. Callum Gough looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Gavin Henderson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.29
Casey Evans decides to run forward with the ball. Casey Evans sees Carl Ince in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gough. Callum Gough gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.37
Daniel Gimenez catches Winston Varkevisser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Winston Varkevisser stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.28
Winston Varkevisser chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Gough. Callum Gough edges inside the box! Callum Gough cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Henderson.
86.29
Corner kick to Real Betis Balompié. Anthony Rufus plays it out to the edge of the box. Samuel Olembé side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.18
Jose Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Iglesias. Francisco Iglesias kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Gimenez. Daniel Gimenez shoots from distance. Mihai Raduciou gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
19%
45.6%
35.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carl Ince of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings