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 Union Las Palmas. A crowd of 19,787 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Union Las Palmas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the first half underway!
2.34
0-0Peter Heering passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos makes a probing pass to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.45
0-0Andres Delgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco advances with the ball. Albert Velasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
22.17
Peter Heering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Velasco. Albert Velasco threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ernesto Martin.
27.32
0-0Daniel Prieto comes in with a late challenge on Vincent Sadane. The referee calls over Daniel Prieto and warns him to calm down! Vincent Sadane runs off the knock.
32.59
Mauricio Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Diez. Juan Diez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.07
0-0Peter Heering kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eduardo Farinos.
36.25
Vincent Sadane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Diez. Juan Diez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Greig.
40.38
Vincent Sadane makes a beautiful solo run. Vincent Sadane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Delgado.
44.10
0-0Juan Diez comes in with a late challenge on Martin Guerrero. The referee calls over Juan Diez and shows him a yellow card! Martin Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Union Las Palmas kick off the second half!
54.16
Nicolas Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Diez. Juan Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Flores.
55.35
Daniel Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Farinos who gathers it comfortably.
57.21
Lilian Malicki clumsily knocks into Guglielmo Cento. Lilian Malicki is warned by the referee! Guglielmo Cento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.26
Daniel Prieto makes a simple pass to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Jimenez.
66.37
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
71.38
Rodolfo Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.12
Romero P. Jimenez surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Jimenez passes the ball forward to Jose Campos. Jose Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.03
Nicolas Velasco advances with the ball. Nicolas Velasco shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.53
Albert Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian plays a perfect one-two with Guglielmo Cento and rushes in on goal... Pierre-Yves Boghossian cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Eduardo Farinos easily smothers it!
77.38
Mauricio Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Campos. Jose Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Greig who gathers it comfortably.
81.28
Nicolas Velasco passes the ball forward to Juan Diez. Juan Diez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.19
0-0Oscar Flores takes it forward alone. Oscar Flores decides to run forward with the ball. Oscar Flores makes a probing pass to Ivo Yakubu but he's offside!
85.44
Ernesto Martin barges into Guglielmo Cento. The referee calls over Ernesto Martin and shows him a yellow card! Guglielmo Cento runs off the knock.
87.49
Daniel Prieto passes the ball forward to Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu plays a perfect one-two with Pierre-Yves Boghossian and rushes in on goal... Ivo Yakubu makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.57
Albert Velasco makes a simple pass to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Eduardo Farinos.
90.00
Daniel Prieto kicks a strong pass forward to Ivo Yakubu. Ivo Yakubu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
28.6%
41.7%
29.8%