Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Nuevo Jose Zorrilla where Real Valladolid play host to Real Betis Balompié. A crowd of 19,135 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Valladolid are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
8.04
0-0Alberto Verges barges into Marcos Hernandez. Alberto Verges is warned by the referee! Marcos Hernandez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.14
0-0Carlos Montero makes a probing pass to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alejandro Rodriguez is offside!
18.41
0-0Jose Javier Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Micka‘l Suarez. Micka‘l Suarez shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.18
0-0Romero P. Martinez kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro whips in a cross ball towards Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Roberto Alonso as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
21.42
0-0Romero P. Martinez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Enrique Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.01
0-1Marcos Hernandez sees Enrique Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Castro makes a probing pass between the defence to Carlos Aguilar. Some superb footwork from Carlos Aguilar provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
26.22
Marcos Hernandez knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
27.24
0-1Romero P. Martinez catches Julian Sanchez on the ankles. The referee calls over Romero P. Martinez and shows him a yellow card! Julian Sanchez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.24
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.48
Carlos Montero hits a low pass to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.45
Teddy Hendrie makes a beautiful solo run. Teddy Hendrie shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
38.37
Arturo Del Sol kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez chips the ball to his team mate, Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
40.07
Carlos Montero makes a probing pass to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.29
0-1Enrique Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rodriguez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Sanchez.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Valladolid appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Real Valladolid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Roberto Guerrero Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Moya. Luis Moya shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.53
Richard Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Moya. Luis Moya whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Verges. Alberto Verges makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
54.22
Ricardo Ruiz sees space and advances. Ricardo Ruiz knocks the ball forward, putting Romero P. Martinez through on goal. Romero P. Martinez shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.12
Ricardo Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.08
Ricardo Ruiz takes it forward alone. Ricardo Ruiz plays the ball forward to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar plays a one-two with Stanley Ball and rushes in on goal... Carlos Aguilar muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Roberto Alonso is on top of it.
69.50
With a delightful solo run, Alejandro Rodriguez stretches the opposition's defence. Alejandro Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez whips the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Alonso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.32
Showing composure, Carlos Montero plays the ball forward to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez edges inside the box! Alejandro Rodriguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Alejandro Rodriguez scores for Real Betis Balompié!!
77.10
Teddy Hendrie sees Micka‘l Suarez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Micka‘l Suarez knocks the ball forward, putting Alberto Verges through on goal. Alberto Verges shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.36
Marcos Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Rodriguez. Alejandro Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.27
Carlos Montero hacks Jose Javier Montero from behind! The referee warns Carlos Montero to calm down! Jose Javier Montero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.10
Ricardo Ruiz pushes up the pitch. Ricardo Ruiz passes the ball forward to Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Roberto Alonso effortlessly punches it away to safety.
87.16
0-4Ricardo Ruiz catches Micka‘l Suarez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Micka‘l Suarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
32.9%
48.6%
18.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Rodriguez of Real Betis Balompié |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Alonso (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Julian Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Javier Montero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Juan Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Guerrero Lopez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Verges (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Teddy Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Micka‘l Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauricio Marquez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Zamora (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Suarez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastiao Faria (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Ruiz (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 3. | Arturo Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giulliano Kuiper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Hernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Montero (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Romero P. Martinez (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Stanley Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Aguilar (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Enrique Castro (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Rodriguez (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Roberto Carmona (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Aguilar (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nicolas Torres (ATT) | 0 | |