Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Valencia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Valencia are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
Valencia kick off and get the match underway!
3.31
Daniel Prieto knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
4.51
Valencia are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.49
Andres Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Santos. Rodolfo Santos threads the ball through to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Michael Benjamin!
9.27
Martin Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Prieto shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
10.05
Daniel Prieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.12
Rodolfo Santos makes a simple pass to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.08
Juan Gimenez surges forward with the ball. Juan Gimenez whips in a cross ball towards Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado directs the ball goalwards with his head. Alec Greig is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.19
Albert Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia takes a shot at goal but somehow Michael Benjamin manages to keep it out.
22.55
Oscar Flores knocks the ball forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Prieto plays a perfect one-two with Pierre-Yves Boghossian and rushes in on goal... Daniel Prieto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
30.27
Daniel Prieto threads the ball through to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.23
Daniel Prieto sees space and advances. Daniel Prieto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.15
Juan Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado knocks in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.44
Juan Gimenez passes the ball forward to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela passes the ball forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
47.33
Duncan Hopkin sees a break and surges forward. Duncan Hopkin makes a beautiful solo run. Duncan Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lucas Varela!
51.02
Stefan Spengler makes a probing pass to Diego El Khebir. Diego El Khebir passes the ball forward to Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela plays a perfect one-two with Elena Delgado and rushes in on goal... Lucas Varela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
55.43
Kevin Neuhaus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Cano. Ivan Cano knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Alec Greig has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.35
Rodolfo Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.01
Ivan Cano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elena Delgado. Elena Delgado whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
73.48
Rodolfo Santos takes it forward alone. Rodolfo Santos shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.44
Juan Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Varela. Lucas Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Heering.
78.45
Salomon Hyypia barges into Kevin Neuhaus. The referee calls over Salomon Hyypia and warns him to calm down! Kevin Neuhaus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.16
Nicolas Moreno surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Moreno kicks a strong pass forward to Petros Devitsakis. Petros Devitsakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.40
Daniel Prieto knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
26%
44.2%
29.9%
Scorers
| Elena Delgado 16 Lucas Varela 36, 47, 51 Petros Devitsakis 55 |














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