Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Real Sociedad. A crowd of 20,909 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Real Sociedad appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Real Sociedad kick off!
2.01
0-0Albert Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
9.16
0-0Stefan Prommayon makes a probing pass to Adel Dyduch. Adel Dyduch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Don McCoist. Don McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alec Greig easily smothers it.
14.39
0-0Real Sociedad are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Real Betis Balompié's defence.
15.37
0-0Albert Velasco chips the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento lofts in a cross ball towards Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
22.29
Ernesto Segarra brings the ball forward. Ernesto Segarra shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alec Greig manages to gather it comfortably.
24.16
Andres Delgado advances with the ball. Andres Delgado makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento powers a header at goal. Antonio Mendez manages to gather it comfortably.
30.16
0-1Ronald Dijkstra chips the ball to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.19
Gabriel Segarra chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Redondo. Eduardo Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alec Greig manages to gather it comfortably.
38.40
Norman Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Segarra. Ernesto Segarra makes a probing pass to Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
39.57
Daniel Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.49
Rodolfo Munoz passes the ball forward to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Real Betis Balompié kicking off!
47.25
Gabriel Segarra makes a simple pass to Ronald Dijkstra. Ronald Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Don McCoist. Don McCoist tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
48.34
Oscar Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Munoz. Rodolfo Munoz decides to run forward with the ball. Rodolfo Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Antonio Mendez easily smothers it.
49.24
Rodolfo Munoz passes the ball forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia whips in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.39
Rodolfo Munoz passes the ball forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Froggatt.
57.53
Rodolfo Munoz kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian makes a simple pass to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia takes a shot at goal but somehow Antonio Mendez manages to keep it out.
61.11
Ronald Dijkstra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Delgado.
65.11
Gabriel Segarra makes a probing pass to Ronald Dijkstra. Ronald Dijkstra controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don McCoist. Don McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rodriquez. Jose Rodriquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Alec Greig.
67.26
Ernesto Segarra makes a simple pass to Don McCoist. Don McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.32
Rodolfo Munoz knocks the ball forward to Salomon Hyypia. Salomon Hyypia shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.42
Rodolfo Munoz knocks the ball to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Antonio Mendez easily smothers it!
84.13
Daniel Prieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
85.36
Daniel Prieto threads the ball through to Guglielmo Cento. Guglielmo Cento lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre-Yves Boghossian. Pierre-Yves Boghossian is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Mendez.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
20.2%
46.1%
33.7%
Scorers