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 CD Badajoz. A crowd of 20,844 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Badajoz appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0CD Badajoz kick off the first half!
4.22
0-0Matt Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler directs the ball goalwards with his head but Juan-Carlos Garcia is on top of it.
6.41
0-0Nicolas Marcos knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.16
0-0Pedro Jimenez catches Alejandro Romero on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Jimenez and warns him to calm down! Alejandro Romero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.50
Peter Rommedahl kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.49
Matt Strachan passes the ball forward to Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.52
Pedro Jimenez advances with the ball. Pedro Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.35
Nicolas Marcos passes the ball forward to Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Guido De Rosa. Guido De Rosa heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.48
Martin Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.44
Peter Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez goes all the way! Daniel Jimenez takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.08
1-0Martin Ruiz sees space and advances. Martin Ruiz goes all the way! Martin Ruiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Real Betis Balompié start the second half!
47.09
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.42
1-0Matt Strachan catches Nicolas Marcos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Marcos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.56
Martin Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.55
Francesco G. Cucciari decides to run forward with the ball. Francesco G. Cucciari makes a simple pass to Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.55
Matt Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henrique Ramirez. Henrique Ramirez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.10
Martin Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nico Wieler. Nico Wieler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.17
Garry Mason clumsily knocks into Daniel Jimenez. The referee calls over Garry Mason and warns him to calm down! Daniel Jimenez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.55
2-0Vincenzo Cziommer chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hakan Türkyilmaz.
67.17
Vincenzo Cziommer passes the ball forward to Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
69.58
Peter Rommedahl sees a break and surges forward. Peter Rommedahl shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.33
Hakan Türkyilmaz chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Gomez. Marcos Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Juan-Carlos Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
75.35
Nicolas Marcos sees space and advances. Nicolas Marcos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
87.54
Martin De Sanctis knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Romero. Alejandro Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Guido De Rosa. Guido De Rosa powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Florin V. Codrea comes in with a late challenge on Henrique Ramirez. Florin V. Codrea is shown the yellow card! Henrique Ramirez runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
22.5%
49.3%
28.2%
Scorers
| Martin Ruiz 44 Nico Wieler 54 | Guido De Rosa 88 |