Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Compostela. A crowd of 15,549 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Compostela appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.


0.00
Compostela kick off the first half!
3.06
Francisco Guerrero plays the ball forward to Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Sebastiao Faria is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.48
Eric Amoah kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.47
Ernesto Nieto sweeps the ball long. Mark Jaliens knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.11
Mark Jaliens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Jaliens. Mark Jaliens outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.08
Showing composure, Alejandro Leon plays the ball forward to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
18.28
Giulliano Kuiper makes a probing pass to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
20.32
Arturo Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Giulliano Kuiper collects the pass. Giulliano Kuiper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Marcelo Suárez!
24.02
Francisco Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards advances inside the box! Stanley Richards side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Sebastiao Faria is on top of it.
27.50
Gabriel Pena passes the ball forward to Mark Jaliens. Mark Jaliens plays the ball forward to Francisco Guerrero. Francisco Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Andres Martin. Andres Martin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Sebastiao Faria!
32.25
Arturo Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball surges forward with the ball. Stanley Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marcelo Suárez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.32
Francisco Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Janes. Martin Janes whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.05
Giulliano Kuiper makes a beautiful solo run. Giulliano Kuiper lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
39.22
Arturo Del Sol makes a simple pass to Alejandro Leon. Alejandro Leon sees Stanley Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stanley Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.22
Mark Jaliens makes a probing pass to Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
44.43
Giulliano Kuiper flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Del Sol controls it well on his chest. Arturo Del Sol passes the ball forward to Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Serrano.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Martin Janes stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Janes knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Richards. Stanley Richards is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. Compostela also appear unchanged since the first half. The Real Betis Balompié players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off!
48.01
Romero P. Martinez hacks Mark Jaliens from behind! The referee brings Romero P. Martinez to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Jaliens grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.09
Francisco Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Jaliens. Mark Jaliens shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.15
Francisco Guerrero plays the ball forward to Andres Martin. Andres Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Janes. Martin Janes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.51
Carlos Montero clumsily knocks into Francisco Guerrero. Carlos Montero is shown the yellow card! Francisco Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.16
Compostela have made a substitution with Victor Vila replacing Martin Janes .
72.43
Carlos Montero knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marcelo Suárez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
73.49
Alejandro Leon catches Francisco Guerrero in the face with his elbow. Alejandro Leon is shown the red card!! Francisco Guerrero shakes off the knock.
77.11
Mark Jaliens knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Vila. Victor Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Jaliens. Giulliano Kuiper clumsily knocks into Mark Jaliens. Mark Jaliens appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
78.08
Mark Jaliens catches Stanley Ball on the ankles. The referee warns Mark Jaliens to calm down! Stanley Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.18
Mark Jaliens advances with the ball. Mark Jaliens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.19
Giulliano Kuiper hits a low pass to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Torres. Nicolas Torres shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Janes of Compostela

Match Ratings
1.Marcelo Suárez (GK)
7
2.Gabriel Pena (DEF)
6
3.Rodolfo Diez (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Serrano (DEF)
6
5.Ernesto Nieto (DEF)
6
6.Mark Jaliens (MID)
7
7.Eric Amoah (MID)
6
8.Francisco Guerrero (MID)
6
9.Stanley Richards (ATT)
7
10.Andres Martin (ATT)
6
11.Martin Janes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Ernesto Cano (MID)
0
13.Marcello Lang (MID)
0
14.Victor Vila (ATT)
6