Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     MálagaMálaga
Jim TokeJim Toke Kev Wilson Kev Wilson
Roberto SemedoR. Semedo80
G
1
G
79Jean Pierre DumasJ. Dumas
Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso74
D
2
D
78Eduardo MolinaE. Molina
Razvan NoicaR. Noica78
D
captain3
D
83Manuel RossiM. Rossi
Stuart MccallS. Mccall75
D
4
D
76Takumi TanakaT. Tanaka
Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree78
D
5
M
79Romero P. GainzaR. Gainza
Marc BaslerM. Basler78
M
6captain
M
80Oscar PardoO. Pardo
Antonio JardimA. Jardim86
M
7
M
78Oswaldo WiartO. Wiart
Oswaldo SopalskiO. Sopalski72
M
8
M
82Pedro BlancoP. Blanco
Roger SierR. Sier74
A
9
A
81Yacine BouyoucefY. Bouyoucef
Mervin CarterM. Carter78
A
10
A
82Dmitri BlokhinD. Blokhin
Hugo LeonH. Leon78
A
11
A
72Claudio PenaC. Pena
 
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno63
A
12
A
67Eugenio ZamoraE. Zamora
Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez83
M
13
D
65Frederico NunezF. Nunez
Sebastian SegarraS. Segarra69
D
14
A
66Alberto MoyaA. Moya

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Málaga. 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 4-3-3 formation while Málaga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Antonio Ruiz.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
2.00
Manuel Rossi chips the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.16
Eduardo Molina surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Molina knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Roberto Semedo is on top of his game. Excellent save!
4.28
With imagination, Stuart Mccall picks a pass forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler sees space and advances. Marc Basler whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of his game. Good save!
6.48
Antonio Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.29
Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Carter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.29
Antonio Jardim threads the ball through to Marc Basler. Marc Basler whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
15.55
Oswaldo Wiart flicks a high ball forward to Yacine Bouyoucef who takes it down. Yacine Bouyoucef shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
20.52
Oscar Pardo threads a neat ball through to Yacine Bouyoucef. Yacine Bouyoucef knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.03
Eduardo Molina sees Romero P. Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Gainza takes it forward alone. Romero P. Gainza plays a quick one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Gainza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
26.23
Stuart Mccall makes a simple pass to Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Basler. Marc Basler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.42
Razvan Noica brings the ball forward. Razvan Noica kicks a strong pass forward to Roger Sier. Roger Sier shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
30.45
Manuel Rossi flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Blanco flicks a high pass forward. Oswaldo Wiart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oswaldo Wiart lofts in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. With a superhuman jump, Dmitri Blokhin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.15
Eduardo Molina passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena plays a sublime one-two with Dmitri Blokhin and races in on goal... Claudio Pena comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Roberto Semedo gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
44.44
Oswaldo Sopalski flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier collects the pass. Roger Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter powers a header at goal but Jean Pierre Dumas is on top of his game. Nice save!
45.00
Antonio Jardim surges forward with the ball. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Jean Pierre Dumas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga get the second half underway!
48.31
Oswaldo Sopalski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
55.06
Razvan Noica hits a low pass to Marc Basler. Marc Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.27
Antonio Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roger Sier lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.44
Marc Basler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oscar Pardo.
77.22
Antonio Jardim makes a simple pass to Roger Sier. Roger Sier whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
81.48
Eduardo Molina hits a low pass to Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Bouyoucef controls it well on his chest. Yacine Bouyoucef whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Pena. Claudio Pena jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.38
Edmundo Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Oswaldo Sopalski. Oswaldo Sopalski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jean Pierre Dumas who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Málaga
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
19%
47.6%
33.3%

Scorers
Hugo Leon 48, 59
Mervin Carter 77
Dmitri Blokhin 30
Claudio Pena 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hugo Leon of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Roberto Semedo (GK)
7
2.Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
6
3.Razvan Noica (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
6
5.Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6.Marc Basler (MID)
6
7.Antonio Jardim (MID)
7
8.Oswaldo Sopalski (MID)
6
9.Roger Sier (ATT)
9
10.Mervin Carter (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Hugo Leon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Roberto Butragueno (ATT)
0
13.Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
0
14.Sebastian Segarra (DEF)
0

1.Jean Pierre Dumas (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Molina (DEF)
7
3.Manuel Rossi (DEF)
6
4.Takumi Tanaka (DEF)
6
5.Romero P. Gainza (MID)
6
6.Oscar Pardo (MID)
6
7.Oswaldo Wiart (MID)
6
8.Pedro Blanco (MID)
6
9.Yacine Bouyoucef (ATT)
6
10.Dmitri Blokhin (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Claudio Pena (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eugenio Zamora (ATT)
0
13.Frederico Nunez (DEF)
0
14.Alberto Moya (ATT)
0