Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Racing Santander. A crowd of 20,640 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Racing Santander are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Andres.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
2.33
0-0Stephen Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
4.21
0-1Without breaking stride, Martin Rico plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso threads the ball through to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.03
Winston Varkevisser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry runs straight at the defence! Stephen Hendry rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.35
1-1Anthony Woodgate hacks Juan-Carlos Alonso from behind! Anthony Woodgate is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.53
1-1Carlos Cabrera clumsily knocks into Casey Evans. The referee brings Carlos Cabrera to one side and gives him a warning! Casey Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.35
Martin Rico makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Marcelino. Rodolfo Marcelino plays the ball forward to Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari plays a scrappy one-two with Marcos Leon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eugenio José Mari side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Zamora with no chance!! Goal for Racing Santander!
36.16
Andres Carmona makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
39.05
Carl Ince passes the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
44.19
Carlos Pastor makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Alonso. Juan-Carlos Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
1-2Ronald Van Der Pennen sees Casey Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Casey Evans hits a low pass to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Ince and advances towards the goal... Simon Scheffler tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Dion Defoe as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
1-2Albert Ibanez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some silky footwork from Roberto Favalli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Racing Santander also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Racing Santander kicking off!
47.27
Marcos Leon clumsily knocks into Casey Evans. Marcos Leon is shown the yellow card! Casey Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.15
Winston Varkevisser plays the ball forward to Roberto Favalli. Roberto Favalli lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Van Helmond. Davy Van Helmond beats his man to it with a header but Dion Defoe reads it well. Great keeping!
60.28
1-2Racing Santander have made 3 substitutions with Adolfo Cabrera replacing Juan-Carlos Alonso, Rubén Fernandez replacing Ivan Segarra and Jon Nordqvist replacing Carlos Pastor .
65.04
1-2Winston Varkevisser darts forward. Winston Varkevisser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rubén Fernandez.
67.02
Rubén Fernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Bierhoff. Linus Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
73.32
Martin Rico flicks a high pass forward to Andres Carmona who brings the ball under control. Andres Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Cabrera. Adolfo Cabrera powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.23
1-3Albert Ibanez flicks a high pass forward. Carl Ince collects the pass. Carl Ince makes a probing pass to Albert Ibanez but he's offside!
78.31
Carl Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. Dion Defoe comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.03
Andres Carmona knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari shoots from outside the area. Gregorio Zamora gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
85.26
Jon Nordqvist flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio José Mari. Eugenio José Mari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gregorio Zamora who gathers it comfortably.
87.37
Linus Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Leon. Marcos Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.03
Stephen Hendry sees Davy Van Helmond in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Davy Van Helmond lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry connects with a diving header. Stephen Hendry scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
22.6%
51.6%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Hendry of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Zamora (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anthony Woodgate (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Casey Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ronald Van Der Pennen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albert Ibanez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Winston Varkevisser (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stephen Hendry (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Roberto Favalli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Davy Van Helmond (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Carl Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Scheffler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alfred Van Rijswijk (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Samuel Olembé (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Callum Gough (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dion Defoe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Rico (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Segarra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Pastor (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Linus Bierhoff (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andres Carmona (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Leon (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Eugenio José Mari (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Juan-Carlos Alonso (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Adolfo Cabrera (ATT) | | 7 |
| 13. | Rubén Fernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jon Nordqvist (MID) | 6 | |