Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Rayo Vallecano. A crowd of 17,888 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Rayo Vallecano are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!
6.52
0-0Martin Ruiz passes the ball forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Felipe Mendez easily picks it out of the air!
8.30
Eugenio Cortes chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Costa. Vasco Costa knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Flores. Ricardo Flores plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Flores tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Jose Ferrer!
10.19
Marcos Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Felipe Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
16.33
0-0Ivan Zubizarreta catches Felipe Ruiz on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Felipe Ruiz carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.18
0-0Abel Moreira passes the ball forward to Ga‘l Heaumet. Ga‘l Heaumet knocks the ball forward to Elena Santos. Elena Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Jimenez.
30.56
0-0Ga‘l Heaumet barges into Vasco Costa. Ga‘l Heaumet is given a warning by the referee! Vasco Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.55
0-1Eugenio Cortes knocks the ball forward to Michel Anselmini. Michel Anselmini decides to run forward with the ball. Michel Anselmini whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Flores. Ricardo Flores heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Jose Ferrer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.45
Marcos Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rayo Vallecano start the second half!
48.55
Michel Anselmini threads the ball through to Felipe Ruiz. Felipe Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
53.33
0-1Abel Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Castillo. Ivan Castillo passes the ball forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.24
Marcos Gomez knocks the ball forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.39
Ivan Zubizarreta makes a simple pass to Ga‘l Heaumet. Ga‘l Heaumet threads the ball through to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance but Felipe Mendez is on top of it.
67.43
Pedro Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez brings the ball forward. Marcos Gomez shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.55
Marcos Gomez knocks the ball forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from long range but Felipe Mendez is on top of it.
85.52
Pedro Jimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Castillo. Ivan Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Felipe Mendez.
90.00
Martin Ruiz decides to run forward with the ball. Martin Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
21.5%
46.8%
31.6%
Scorers