Match Report


ValenciaValencia     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Toke Jim Toke
Rafael MoreiraR. Moreira62
G
1
G
80Roberto SemedoR. Semedo
Juan MonteroJ. Montero72
D
2
D
79Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez
Olivier BastoO. Basto69
D
captain3captain
D
69Sebastian SegarraS. Segarra
Andy HarleyA. Harley68
D
4
D
79Alexis HerreraA. Herrera
Jesper De VogtJ. De Vogt68
D
5
D
78Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree
Felipe LeonF. Leon73
M
6
M
86Richard JamesR. James
Jean-Michel IrlesJ. Irles71
M
7
M
86Antonio JardimA. Jardim
Ali BrunoA. Bruno70
M
8
M
88Frederico GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Piotr GadochaP. Gadocha73
A
9
A
74Roger SierR. Sier
Edouard BlancE. Blanc66
A
10
A
79Victor José MariV. José Mari
Rafael TapiaR. Tapia64
A
11
A
79Denny DijkstraD. Dijkstra
 
Pius Van KouwenP. Van Kouwen69
M
12
A
64Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno
Graham CookeG. Cooke68
M
13
M
78Marc BaslerM. Basler
Dianboto DacourtD. Dacourt67
D
14
D
67Alfredo GarciaA. Garcia

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Mestalla where Valencia play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 20,243 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Valencia and Real Betis Balompié are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Medina.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the first half!
2.17
Alexis Herrera sees Antonio Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.56
Felipe Leon sees a break and surges forward. Felipe Leon shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.35
Sebastian Segarra flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Van Der Ree. Mohammed Van Der Ree flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.22
Juan Montero knocks the ball forward to Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Tapia controls it well on his chest. Rafael Tapia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.20
Alexis Herrera chips the ball to his team mate, Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari flicks a high pass forward to Richard James who brings the ball under control. Richard James lofts in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Olivier Basto steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
18.25
Sebastian Segarra hits a low pass to Richard James. Richard James threads the ball through to Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.05
Edouard Blanc comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Segarra. Edouard Blanc is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Segarra runs off the knock.
26.24
Olivier Basto flicks the ball to his team mate, Jesper De Vogt. Jesper De Vogt chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.31
Juan Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Leon whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.17
Felipe Leon clumsily knocks into Frederico Guardiola. The referee brings Felipe Leon to one side and gives him a warning! Frederico Guardiola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.30
With a delightful solo run, Richard James stretches the opposition's defence. Richard James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jesper De Vogt.
42.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Frederico Guardiola advances with the ball. Frederico Guardiola lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Valencia get the second half underway!
49.16
Piotr Gadocha threads a neat ball through to Rafael Tapia. Rafael Tapia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
51.22
Richard James chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Olivier Basto.
53.04
Rafael Tapia makes a simple pass to Edouard Blanc. Edouard Blanc knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
55.47
Edouard Blanc comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Segarra. The referee calls over Edouard Blanc and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Segarra stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.23
Mohammed Van Der Ree plays the ball forward to Richard James. With some swift thinking, Richard James plays the ball forward to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari shoots from outside the area. Rafael Moreira gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.15
Juan Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Michel Irles. Jean-Michel Irles hits a low pass to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.10
Antonio Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Roger Sier who takes it down. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
63.52
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
69.09
Alexis Herrera makes a simple pass to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Olivier Basto blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
78.06
Sebastian Segarra makes a simple pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.35
Jean-Michel Irles receives the ball from a throw-in from Ali Bruno. Jean-Michel Irles threads a neat ball through to Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Van Der Ree.
87.24
Andy Harley flicks a high pass forward. Olivier Basto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Olivier Basto chips the ball to his team mate, Piotr Gadocha. Piotr Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Leon. Felipe Leon knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Sebastian Segarra.
88.58
It's a corner kick which Jean-Michel Irles takes quickly, playing the ball short to Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ali Bruno!
90.00
Felipe Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Bruno. Ali Bruno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Vazquez.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Valencia

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

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
23.5%
45.9%
30.6%

Scorers
Piotr Gadocha 26
Ali Bruno 89
Roger Sier 2, 45
Denny Dijkstra 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roger Sier of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Moreira (GK)
6
2.Juan Montero (DEF)
6
3.Olivier Basto (DEF)
7
4.Andy Harley (DEF)
6
5.Jesper De Vogt (DEF)
6
6.Felipe Leon (MID)
6
7.Jean-Michel Irles (MID)
7
8.Ali Bruno (MID)goal scored
7
9.Piotr Gadocha (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Edouard Blanc (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Rafael Tapia (ATT)
6
 
12.Pius Van Kouwen (MID)
0
13.Graham Cooke (MID)
0
14.Dianboto Dacourt (DEF)
0

1.Roberto Semedo (GK)
6
2.Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Segarra (DEF)
7
4.Alexis Herrera (DEF)
6
5.Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6.Richard James (MID)
7
7.Antonio Jardim (MID)
6
8.Frederico Guardiola (MID)
8
9.Roger Sier (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Victor José Mari (ATT)
6
11.Denny Dijkstra (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Roberto Butragueno (ATT)
0
13.Marc Basler (MID)
0
14.Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
0