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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Celta Vigo. A crowd of 17,470 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Celta Vigo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Roberto Camacho.
0.00
0-0Celta Vigo kick off and get the match underway!
15.56
0-0Victor José Mari flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Leon controls it well on his chest. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Hanke.
16.33
0-0Richard James decides to run forward with the ball. Richard James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.23
0-0Edmundo Alonso barges into Noah Rummenigge. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Rummenigge runs off the knock.
20.53
0-0Damien Maclean barges into Frederico Guardiola. The referee warns Damien Maclean to calm down! Frederico Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.10
Samir Buchwald threads a neat ball through to Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson makes a probing pass between the defence to Eduardo Ribeiro. Some good footwork from Eduardo Ribeiro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.27
1-0Frederico Guardiola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.11
1-0Jared Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James plays the ball forward to Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
34.02
Noah Rummenigge decides to run forward with the ball. Noah Rummenigge lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.52
Jared Collins threads a neat ball through to Roger Sier. Roger Sier shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Richard James threads a neat ball through to Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari rushes past Nico Hanke! Victor José Mari side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Fortes Martin comfortably smothers it!
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. Celta Vigo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Roger Sier catches Nico Hanke on the ankles. The referee calls over Roger Sier and warns him to calm down! Nico Hanke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.55
Edmundo Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Fortes Martin!
55.21
Jose Fortes Roman sees space and advances. Jose Fortes Roman threads the ball through to Roger Sier. Roger Sier whips in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
57.19
Richard James advances with the ball. Richard James knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon heads the ball goalwards. Jose Fortes Martin effortlessly punches it away to safety.
59.07
Jose Fortes Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.00
1-1Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Denny Dijkstra replacing Jared Collins .
61.02
Mohammed Van Der Ree knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Roman. Jose Fortes Roman sees Richard James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard James whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Leon. Hugo Leon makes a deft header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.45
Frederico Guardiola breaks forward. Frederico Guardiola changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards Victor José Mari. Victor José Mari rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.04
3-1Samir Buchwald makes a simple pass to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Ribeiro. Eduardo Ribeiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Paolo Dionisi!
73.21
Showing intelligent composure, Juan-Carlos Pichichi plays the ball forward to Hugo Ramos. Hugo Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Hugo Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.02
Nico Hanke sees space and advances. Nico Hanke darts forward. Nico Hanke lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Henderson. Andy Henderson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Lennart Sparwasser is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
77.51
Celta Vigo have made 3 substitutions with Rudy Grégoire replacing Andy Henderson, Kevin Kaiser replacing Hugo Ramos and Donny Ebbinge replacing Roberto Marin .
79.25
Mohammed Van Der Ree kicks a strong pass forward to Richard James. Richard James flicks a high pass forward to Denny Dijkstra who brings the ball under control. Denny Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.26
Denny Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Frederico Guardiola. Frederico Guardiola shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
85.58
Richard James flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Guardiola collects the pass. Frederico Guardiola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Jose Fortes Martin is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
Scorers
| Victor José Mari 22, 67 Hugo Leon 61 | Eduardo Ribeiro 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Victor José Mari of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lennart Sparwasser (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Roman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edmundo Alonso (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Paolo Dionisi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard James (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Frederico Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jared Collins (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Victor José Mari (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Hugo Leon (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Roger Sier (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Denny Dijkstra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Albert Ruiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfredo Garcia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Fortes Martin (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nico Hanke (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Juan-Carlos Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Rummenigge (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samir Buchwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Roberto Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eduardo Ribeiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Hugo Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rudy Grégoire (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kevin Kaiser (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Donny Ebbinge (MID) | 6 | |