Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     MálagaMálaga
Richard LeeRichard Lee Ben Ferguson Ben Ferguson
Sebastiao FariaS. Faria72
G
captain1captain
G
70Gabriel AndresG. Andres
Alejandro LeonA. Leon63
D
2
D
68Leonardo SolerL. Soler
Arturo Del SolA. Del Sol71
D
3
D
73Thibault SavinaudT. Savinaud
Roberto CarmonaR. Carmona68
D
4
D
70Patricio LozanoP. Lozano
Marcos HernandezM. Hernandez78
M
5
M
73Menno LeiwakabessyM. Leiwakabessy
Carlos MonteroC. Montero74
M
6
M
75Eric AmoahE. Amoah
Romero P. MartinezR. Martinez79
M
7
M
75Julian RomanJ. Roman
Stanley BallS. Ball67
M
8
M
71Marc KanuM. Kanu
Alan GordonA. Gordon75
A
9
A
67Ernesto GaladamesE. Galadames
Enrique CastroE. Castro69
A
10
A
73Alfredo HierroA. Hierro
Carlos AguilarC. Aguilar70
A
11
A
70Francisco GaladamesF. Galadames
 
Giulliano KuiperG. Kuiper64
D
12
M
63Alfredo FernandezA. Fernandez
Pedro AguilarP. Aguilar67
M
13
A
68Jose RamirezJ. Ramirez
Nicolas TorresN. Torres74
A
14
M
67Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino

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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Málaga. A crowd of 14,350 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Málaga are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cano.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
9.14
Romero P. Martinez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gabriel Andres with no chance!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
12.57
Eric Amoah threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.30
Carlos Montero makes a simple pass to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.39
Roberto Carmona hits a low pass to Carlos Montero. Carlos Montero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
20.21
Alejandro Leon takes it forward alone. Alejandro Leon threads a neat ball through to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
24.01
Eric Amoah sees Menno Leiwakabessy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Menno Leiwakabessy surges forward with the ball. Menno Leiwakabessy knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Amoah. Eric Amoah is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Arturo Del Sol and the loose ball is cleared up field.
26.05
Ernesto Galadames makes a probing pass to Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.08
Francisco Galadames clumsily knocks into Roberto Carmona. Francisco Galadames is shown the yellow card! Roberto Carmona runs off the knock.
39.34
Carlos Aguilar comes in with a late challenge on Patricio Lozano. Carlos Aguilar is warned by the referee! Patricio Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.21
Stanley Ball laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.44
Romero P. Martinez knocks the ball forward to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar makes a looping header on goal. Gabriel Andres comfortably picks it out of the air!
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. Málaga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Málaga players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Málaga kicking off!
47.21
Eric Amoah flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Galadames who takes it down. Francisco Galadames shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Faria.
48.13
Marc Kanu takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Patricio Lozano tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.18
Carlos Montero hits a low pass to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Ball. Stanley Ball is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.16
Thibault Savinaud flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Soler collects the pass. Leonardo Soler flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro plays a one-two with Ernesto Galadames and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Alfredo Hierro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Sebastiao Faria manages to keep it out.
59.10
Arturo Del Sol passes the ball forward to Alejandro Leon. Alejandro Leon knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Soler.
63.16
Arturo Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Leon who takes it down. Alejandro Leon sees Carlos Montero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Lozano.
66.08
Romero P. Martinez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Gabriel Andres. Excellent save.
71.03
Leonardo Soler flicks a high ball forward to Menno Leiwakabessy who takes it down. Menno Leiwakabessy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Hierro. Alfredo Hierro plays a one-two with Marc Kanu and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alfredo Hierro provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.28
Málaga have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Alfredo Hierro .
78.31
Carlos Montero passes the ball forward to Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
79.20
Alejandro Leon knocks the ball forward to Marcos Hernandez. Marcos Hernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Lozano.
81.37
Stanley Ball hacks Leonardo Soler from behind! Stanley Ball is given a warning by the referee! Leonardo Soler runs off the knock.
85.31
Romero P. Martinez takes it forward alone. Romero P. Martinez shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
87.26
Carlos Montero barges into Marc Kanu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Kanu runs off the knock.
89.42
Jose Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Galadames. Francisco Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro Leon.
90.00
Francisco Galadames makes a probing pass to Ernesto Galadames. Ernesto Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

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

Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
26.2%
41.5%
32.3%

Scorers
Carlos Aguilar 9
Enrique Castro 16
Stanley Ball 54
Alfredo Hierro 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Hierro of Málaga

Match Ratings