Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Elche CF. A crowd of 19,614 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Elche CF are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
0.00
0-0Elche CF kick off the first half!
6.58
0-0Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Dayo Brevi who brings the ball under control. Dayo Brevi shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.37
0-0Scott Wise barges into Edmundo Alonso. Scott Wise is shown the yellow card! Edmundo Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.18
Guillermo Medina flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Wise. Scott Wise shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.58
0-0Teddy Roberts brings the ball forward. Teddy Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
16.10
Hugo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Jardim controls it well on his chest. Antonio Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.03
0-0Elche CF are dictating the run of play here today.
26.19
Juan Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Roberto Semedo gets down and covers it.
28.12
Luis Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Greig. Gary Greig sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.11
Dayo Brevi makes a simple pass to Luis Varela. Luis Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Wise. Scott Wise finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
38.24
0-0Hugo Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon controls it well on his chest. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.42
Gary Greig clumsily knocks into Antonio Jardim. Gary Greig is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Jardim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.45
Teddy Roberts threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Medina. Guillermo Medina plays the ball forward to Scott Wise. Scott Wise tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.31
1-0Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Guardiola controls it well on his chest. Frederico Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mervin Carter scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Elche CF also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
49.35
Guillermo Medina flicks a high pass forward to Luis Varela who brings the ball under control. Luis Varela plays a one-two with Juan Garrido and rushes in on goal... Luis Varela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
57.59
With a delightful solo run, Guillermo Medina stretches the opposition's defence. Guillermo Medina whips in a cross ball towards Gary Greig. Gary Greig makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.36
1-1Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Roberto Butragueno replacing Antonio Jardim .
65.46
Guillermo Medina threads a neat ball through to Juan Garrido. Juan Garrido skips past Razvan Noica! Juan Garrido takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.43
Frederico Guardiola passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eric Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
75.46
1-2Guillermo Medina clumsily knocks into Frederico Guardiola. The referee brings Guillermo Medina to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Guardiola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.36
1-2Real Betis Balompié appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.36
1-2Frederico Guardiola sees Victor José Mari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Victor José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter makes a convincing header. Claude Ouédec steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
78.35
Juan Garrido flicks a high pass forward. Luis Varela collects the pass. Luis Varela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
83.26
Mohammed Van Der Ree deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eric Ahrens.
84.44
1-2It's a corner kick. Roberto Gutierrez kicks a low ball out wide. Claude Ouédec gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.09
Edmundo Alonso threads the ball through to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.3%
56.7%
Play Area
26.7%
55%
18.3%
Scorers
| Mervin Carter 42 | Gary Greig 58 Juan Garrido 65 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Juan Garrido of Elche CF |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Semedo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Hugo Vazquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edmundo Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Razvan Noica (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Antonio Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mervin Carter (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Hugo Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Butragueno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard James (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stuart Mccall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Ahrens (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adolfo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arnold Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Roberts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Claude Ouédec (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dayo Brevi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Medina (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Juan Garrido (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Gary Greig (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Luis Varela (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Scott Wise (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Hugo Calvo (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Iwan Smits (MID) | 0 | |