Match Report


NumanciaNumancia     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Toke Jim Toke
Julian DelgadoJ. Delgado69
G
captain1
G
80Lennart SparwasserL. Sparwasser
Ricardo FerrerR. Ferrer70
D
2
D
79Hugo VazquezH. Vazquez
Daniel PardoD. Pardo70
D
3captain
D
76Edmundo AlonsoE. Alonso
Don HopkinD. Hopkin67
D
4
D
75Stuart MccallS. Mccall
Daniel KikoD. Kiko63
D
5
D
79Mohammed Van Der ReeM. Van Der Ree
Guillermo IbanezG. Ibanez78
M
6
M
88Richard JamesR. James
Egbert HuibertsE. Huiberts72
M
7
M
88Frederico GuardiolaF. Guardiola
Ignacio BobsonI. Bobson71
A
8
M
84Roberto GutierrezR. Gutierrez
Alan OakesA. Oakes69
A
9
A
75Roger SierR. Sier
Dagui PichotD. Pichot62
A
10
A
76Lennart SachsL. Sachs
Guillermo RomeroG. Romero51
A
11
A
71Fernando RodriguezF. Rodriguez
 
Patrice CharvetP. Charvet68
M
12
A
79Hugo LeonH. Leon
Cesar QuaresmaC. Quaresma67
M
13
M
78Craig CampbellC. Campbell
Rodrigo VieiraR. Vieira66
G
14
D
71Jose Fortes RomanJ. Roman

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Nuevo Los Pajaritos where Numancia play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 17,692 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Numancia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramirez.


0.00
Numancia kick off and get the first half underway!
3.38
Egbert Huiberts flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Egbert Huiberts through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Egbert Huiberts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.40
Mohammed Van Der Ree chips the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James sees a break and surges forward. Richard James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.26
Roberto Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
10.16
Hugo Vazquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roger Sier. Roger Sier knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Rodriguez. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Rodriguez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.52
Lennart Sachs brings the ball forward. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.14
Daniel Pardo makes a strong solo run forward. Daniel Pardo chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
16.33
Edmundo Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Rodriguez. Fernando Rodriguez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.35
Edmundo Alonso makes a simple pass to Roberto Gutierrez. Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Lennart Sachs controls it well on his chest. Lennart Sachs rushes past Don Hopkin! Some silky footwork from Lennart Sachs provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.54
Egbert Huiberts sees Guillermo Ibanez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Ibanez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
21.37
Frederico Guardiola takes a short throw-in bringing Roberto Gutierrez into play. Roberto Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.19
Ignacio Bobson hacks Stuart Mccall from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stuart Mccall stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.01
Frederico Guardiola plays the ball forward to Richard James. Richard James shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
28.55
Guillermo Ibanez sees Egbert Huiberts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Egbert Huiberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.31
Roberto Gutierrez flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Rodriguez who takes it down. Fernando Rodriguez edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Fernando Rodriguez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.01
Egbert Huiberts chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
34.58
Egbert Huiberts flicks a high pass forward. Alan Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.55
Guillermo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Bobson collects the pass. Ignacio Bobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lennart Sparwasser who gathers it comfortably.
44.54
Edmundo Alonso plays the ball forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian Delgado who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Edmundo Alonso threads a neat ball through to Hugo Vazquez. Hugo Vazquez darts forward. Hugo Vazquez shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Julian Delgado.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Numancia appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half. The Numancia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
48.50
Daniel Pardo flicks a high ball forward to Egbert Huiberts who takes it down. Egbert Huiberts hits a low pass to Guillermo Ibanez. Guillermo Ibanez shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
55.22
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.08
Egbert Huiberts makes an attacking run forward. Egbert Huiberts threads the ball through to Ignacio Bobson but he's offside!
61.33
Roberto Gutierrez kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Ferrer.
65.21
Stuart Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Roger Sier collects the pass. Roger Sier shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
67.28
Daniel Pardo sees space and advances. Daniel Pardo passes the ball forward to Ignacio Bobson. Ignacio Bobson knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Romero. Guillermo Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.15
Fernando Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Daniel Kiko. Fernando Rodriguez is warned by the referee! Daniel Kiko stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.54
Roberto Gutierrez sees a break and surges forward. Roberto Gutierrez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.38
Roger Sier threads a neat ball through to Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Don Hopkin.
83.04
Egbert Huiberts clumsily knocks into Frederico Guardiola. Egbert Huiberts is shown the yellow card! Frederico Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.13
Daniel Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Ibanez collects the pass. Guillermo Ibanez brings the ball forward. Guillermo Ibanez lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Oakes. Alan Oakes powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.44
Stuart Mccall sees Roberto Gutierrez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Gutierrez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lennart Sachs. Lennart Sachs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Numancia

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.4%
59.6%
Play Area
33%
42.6%
24.5%

Scorers
Fernando Rodriguez 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Gutierrez of Real Betis Balompié

Match Ratings
1.Julian Delgado (GK)
7
2.Ricardo Ferrer (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Pardo (DEF)
7
4.Don Hopkin (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Kiko (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Ibanez (MID)
7
7.Egbert Huiberts (MID)yellow card
7
8.Ignacio Bobson (ATT)yellow card
5
9.Alan Oakes (ATT)
6
10.Dagui Pichot (ATT)
6
11.Guillermo Romero (ATT)
6
 
12.Patrice Charvet (MID)
0
13.Cesar Quaresma (MID)
0
14.Rodrigo Vieira (GK)
0

1.Lennart Sparwasser (GK)
6
2.Hugo Vazquez (DEF)
7
3.Edmundo Alonso (DEF)
7
4.Stuart Mccall (DEF)
7
5.Mohammed Van Der Ree (DEF)
6
6.Richard James (MID)
8
7.Frederico Guardiola (MID)
6
8.Roberto Gutierrez (MID)
9
9.Roger Sier (ATT)
7
10.Lennart Sachs (ATT)
7
11.Fernando Rodriguez (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Hugo Leon (ATT)
0
13.Craig Campbell (MID)
0
14.Jose Fortes Roman (DEF)
0