Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Jim TokeJim Toke Computer Player Computer Player
Lennart SparwasserL. Sparwasser79
G
1captain
G
69Simon GreeningS. Greening
Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree78
D
2
D
71Jose Fortes HelgueraJ. Helguera
Sebastian SegarraS. Segarra69
D
captain3
D
70Stan GardnerS. Gardner
Razvan NoicaR. Noica78
D
4
D
68Julian VicenteJ. Vicente
Alexis HerreraA. Herrera79
D
5
D
61Eugenio NavarroE. Navarro
Marc BaslerM. Basler78
M
6
M
72Edmundo VilaE. Vila
Antonio JardimA. Jardim86
M
7
M
66Enrique SegarraE. Segarra
Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez83
M
8
M
64Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo
Roger SierR. Sier74
A
9
A
77Enrique PascualE. Pascual
Mervin CarterM. Carter78
A
10
A
71Leonardo SuarezL. Suarez
Hugo LeonH. Leon78
A
11
A
65Claude CarmonaC. Carmona
 
Denny DijkstraD. Dijkstra79
A
12
G
66Sabri CinettiS. Cinetti
Oswaldo SopalskiO. Sopalski73
M
13
M
63Mauricio SanchezM. Sanchez
Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez79
D
14
M
63Adolfo AndresA. Andres

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Real Zaragoza. A crowd of 18,757 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Real Zaragoza are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Suarez.


0.00
Real Zaragoza start the match!
2.38
Edmundo Vila takes it forward alone. Edmundo Vila shoots from 25 yards but Lennart Sparwasser reads it well. Good save!
4.40
Antonio Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Greening who gathers it comfortably.
6.15
Jose Javier Calvo hits a low pass to Enrique Segarra. Enrique Segarra hits a low pass to Enrique Pascual. Some good footwork from Enrique Pascual provides some space. He shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.57
Julian Vicente passes the ball forward to Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona makes a simple pass to Edmundo Vila. Edmundo Vila puts a great ball through but Leonardo Suarez is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
14.34
Jose Javier Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
15.04
Julian Vicente passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.33
Eugenio Navarro catches Mervin Carter on the ankles. Eugenio Navarro is shown the yellow card! Mervin Carter gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.42
Sebastian Segarra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Simon Greening. What a great pair of hands!
22.12
Alexis Herrera makes a beautiful solo run. Alexis Herrera takes it forward alone. Alexis Herrera whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.23
Hugo Leon comes in with a late challenge on Stan Gardner. Hugo Leon is shown the yellow card! Stan Gardner runs off the knock.
34.07
Enrique Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Vila controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Vila shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.42
Antonio Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Simon Greening!
39.36
Razvan Noica flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim shoots from distance but Simon Greening is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
42.50
Enrique Pascual hacks Razvan Noica from behind! Enrique Pascual is warned by the referee! Razvan Noica runs off the knock.
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. Real Zaragoza also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Zaragoza players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
49.39
Edmundo Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.51
Sebastian Segarra passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Vicente.
53.59
With imagination, Razvan Noica plays the ball forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler sees a break and surges forward. Marc Basler lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.12
Sebastian Segarra makes a probing pass to Razvan Noica. Razvan Noica runs straight at the opposition's defence. Razvan Noica knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Helguera.
59.14
With some swift thinking, Eugenio Navarro plays the ball forward to Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Claude Carmona provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Lennart Sparwasser comfortably gets down and covers it.
60.04
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Mauricio Sanchez replacing Edmundo Vila .
65.19
With vision, Alexis Herrera plays the ball forward to Marc Basler. Marc Basler sees space and advances. Marc Basler lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Carter. Mervin Carter beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Simon Greening with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
69.04
Claude Carmona comes in with a late challenge on Razvan Noica. Claude Carmona is shown the yellow card! Razvan Noica runs off the knock.
71.22
Antonio Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier controls it well on his chest. Roger Sier shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Simon Greening!
77.13
Real Zaragoza have made a substitution with Sabri Cinetti replacing Eugenio Navarro .
81.20
Stan Gardner knocks the ball forward to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual passes the ball forward to Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
84.28
Mervin Carter flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon controls it well on his chest. Hugo Leon makes a pass forward but Roger Sier is yards offside!
85.45
Enrique Segarra makes a simple pass to Leonardo Suarez. Leonardo Suarez hits a low pass to Claude Carmona. Claude Carmona looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Sebastian Segarra's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
86.58
Corner kick to Real Zaragoza. Jose Fortes Helguera plays it short to Enrique Pascual. Enrique Pascual chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Stan Gardner takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
87.18
Antonio Jardim threads the ball through to Marc Basler. Marc Basler whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a looping header on goal but Simon Greening is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Real Zaragoza
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
30.9%
43.2%
25.9%

Scorers
Hugo Leon 22
Mervin Carter 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Basler of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings