Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     Athletic Club BilbaoAthletic Club Bilbao
Jim TokeJim Toke Bojan Popovic Bojan Popovic
Lennart SparwasserL. Sparwasser80
G
1captain
G
73Filipe SantosF. Santos
Alfredo GarciaA. Garcia68
D
2
D
68Gabriel MarquitosG. Marquitos
Jose Fortes RomanJ. Roman71
D
captain3
D
66Florian GeisF. Geis
Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso76
D
4
D
62Anthony BrambleA. Bramble
Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree79
D
5
D
59Miguel AlvarezM. Alvarez
Albert RuizA. Ruiz82
M
6
M
62Ivan CruzI. Cruz
Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez84
M
7
M
61Adolfo GimenezA. Gimenez
Craig CampbellC. Campbell78
M
8
M
60Oscar VicenteO. Vicente
Roger SierR. Sier75
A
9
A
67Alberto MoyaA. Moya
Denny DijkstraD. Dijkstra81
A
10
A
60Duncan HendryD. Hendry
Lennart SachsL. Sachs76
A
11
A
60Anthony TafforeauA. Tafforeau
 
Fernando RodriguezF. Rodriguez69
A
12
D
59Claudio CamineroC. Caminero
Jared CollinsJ. Collins83
M
13
M
53Miguel NunezM. Nunez
Juan RomanJ. Roman64
D
14
A
57Gabriel LozanoG. Lozano

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adolfo Molina.


0.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the match!
2.44
Jose Fortes Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Ruiz. With some swift thinking, Albert Ruiz plays the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez plays a quick one-two with Roger Sier and rushes in on goal... Anthony Bramble barges into Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.16
Roberto Gutierrez comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Gimenez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adolfo Gimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.56
Albert Ruiz chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Florian Geis.
10.26
Albert Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
20.32
Oscar Vicente hacks Albert Ruiz from behind! The referee calls over Oscar Vicente and shows him a yellow card! Albert Ruiz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.27
Oscar Vicente threads the ball through to Anthony Tafforeau. Anthony Tafforeau advances inside the box! Anthony Tafforeau tries a spectacular strike. Lennart Sparwasser gets down and covers it.
22.26
Alberto Moya comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Alonso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edmundo Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.46
Roberto Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Lennart Sachs. Seeing a gap ahead, Lennart Sachs plays the ball forward to Roger Sier who has made a great run into the box. Roger Sier looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.51
Edmundo Alonso hits a low pass to Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell hits a low pass to Albert Ruiz. Albert Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Filipe Santos. Excellent save.
36.04
Adolfo Gimenez sees Duncan Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duncan Hendry threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Alberto Moya provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Alfredo Garcia.
42.55
Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Alonso who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Alonso flicks a high ball forward to Roger Sier who gracefully takes it down. Roger Sier whips in a cross ball towards Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Filipe Santos!
44.49
Albert Ruiz runs forward with the ball. Albert Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Campbell. Craig Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Roger Sier. Roger Sier powers a header at goal but Filipe Santos reads it well. Great keeping!
45.00
Alfredo Garcia launches a long ball forward. Lennart Sachs plays a one-two with Denny Dijkstra and rushes in on goal... Lennart Sachs comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Filipe Santos keeps it out!
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. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half. The Athletic Club Bilbao players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
48.23
Adolfo Gimenez catches Roberto Gutierrez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.46
Craig Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs lofts in a cross ball towards Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra makes a deft header. Fantastic reaction save from Filipe Santos!
54.32
Jose Fortes Roman knocks the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs shoots from long range. Good keeping from Filipe Santos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
55.29
It's a corner kick. Albert Ruiz loops the ball over to the far post. Filipe Santos drops low and scoops up the ball.
57.18
Alfredo Garcia sees Albert Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Without breaking stride, Albert Ruiz plays the ball forward to Roger Sier. Roger Sier shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.33
Ivan Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Moya who brings the ball under control. Alberto Moya shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
60.27
Real Betis Balompié have made a substitution with Fernando Rodriguez replacing Craig Campbell .
65.38
Ivan Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Hendry. Duncan Hendry shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.28
Adolfo Gimenez hacks Roberto Gutierrez from behind! Adolfo Gimenez is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Gutierrez runs off the knock.
67.26
Jose Fortes Roman passes the ball forward to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.26
Adolfo Gimenez comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Alonso. The referee warns Adolfo Gimenez again to calm down! Edmundo Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.30
Miguel Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Tafforeau collects the pass. Anthony Tafforeau chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vicente. Oscar Vicente strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
73.09
Alberto Moya sees Anthony Tafforeau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Tafforeau knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Alonso.
77.08
Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Gimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adolfo Gimenez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
79.43
Albert Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Denny Dijkstra controls it well on his chest. Denny Dijkstra edges inside the box! Denny Dijkstra takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.18
Oscar Vicente flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Moya controls it well on his chest. Alberto Moya shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Lennart Sparwasser.
86.30
Oscar Vicente takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Denny Dijkstra gets to the ball and clears it up field.
87.41
Albert Ruiz sees Roger Sier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Bramble.
90.00
Roberto Gutierrez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Roberto Gutierrez makes a simple pass to Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Denny Dijkstra. Denny Dijkstra gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Filipe Santos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Athletic Club Bilbao
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%

Scorers
Denny Dijkstra 67, 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Denny Dijkstra of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
7
2.Alfredo Garcia (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
6
5.Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6.Albert Ruiz (MID)
8
7.Roberto Gutierrez (MID)yellow card
6
8.Craig Campbell (MID)
6
9.Roger Sier (ATT)
6
10.Denny Dijkstra (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Lennart Sachs (ATT)
7
 
12.Fernando Rodriguez (ATT)
6
13.Jared Collins (MID)
0
14.Juan Roman (DEF)
0

1.Filipe Santos (GK)
8
2.Gabriel Marquitos (DEF)
6
3.Florian Geis (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Bramble (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Alvarez (DEF)
6
6.Ivan Cruz (MID)
6
7.Adolfo Gimenez (MID)yellow card
5
8.Oscar Vicente (MID)yellow card
6
9.Alberto Moya (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Duncan Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Anthony Tafforeau (ATT)
6
 
12.Claudio Caminero (DEF)
0
13.Miguel Nunez (MID)
0
14.Gabriel Lozano (ATT)
0