Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Albacete Balompie. A crowd of 8,828 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Garrido.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n Garrido.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié kick off and get the match underway!
2.09
0-0Giordano Longhi flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Barbosa who brings the ball under control. Rafael Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Lupatelli and advances towards the goal... Luis Ramirez hacks Juan-Carlos Velasco from behind! Juan-Carlos Velasco appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
3.06
0-0Jose Fortes Arias makes a simple pass to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli shoots from long range but somehow Francisco Iglesias manages to keep it out.
4.46
0-0Rafael Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Velasco who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanislas Perron.
8.36
Jose Fortes Arias flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Velasco who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Velasco threads the ball through into the box. Martin Lupatelli rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Francisco Iglesias. Excellent save.
22.47
0-0Alfredo Marcelino barges into Roger Van Der Woerdt. Alfredo Marcelino is warned by the referee! Roger Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.22
0-0Alfredo Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Tommaso Zola. Tommaso Zola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.00
Nicola Carlo Mercier flicks a high pass forward. Roger Van Der Woerdt collects the pass. Roger Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Velasco collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Velasco shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
30.20
Victor Lozano comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Barbosa. Victor Lozano is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.15
Roger Van Der Woerdt flicks a high ball forward to Juan-Carlos Velasco who takes it down. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.41
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.41
Victor Lozano knocks the ball forward to Miguel Cruz. Miguel Cruz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié appear unchanged since the first half. Albacete Balompie also appear unchanged since the first half. The Albacete Balompie players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Albacete Balompie get the second half underway!
48.21
Alfredo Marcelino sees a break and surges forward. Alfredo Marcelino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.07
Jose Fortes Arias sees Juan-Carlos Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanislas Perron.
53.16
Jose Fortes Arias makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Velasco. Juan-Carlos Velasco shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.30
0-0Julian Moya comes in with a late challenge on Norman Carragher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norman Carragher runs off the knock.
60.14
0-0Albacete Balompie have made 3 substitutions with Guillermo Gento replacing Ivan Gonzalez, Ricardo Romero replacing Alfredo Marcelino and Juan-Carlos Carcedo replacing Adriano Filippi .
63.16
Guillermo Gento flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Romero who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Romero knocks the ball forward to Tommaso Zola. Tommaso Zola knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Carcedo. Juan-Carlos Carcedo heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
71.27
Roger Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Velasco who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Velasco shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
72.36
Real Betis Balompié are in full control of this game.
81.28
Rafael Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Barbosa rushes past Luis Ramirez! Rafael Barbosa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Francisco Iglesias is on top of it.
83.18
Ricardo Romero flicks a high pass forward. Julian Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Carcedo. Juan-Carlos Carcedo powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
84.51
Jose Pirri takes it forward alone. Jose Pirri shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Roger Van Der Woerdt flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Velasco controls it well on his chest. Juan-Carlos Velasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Gento.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
20%
50.7%
29.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Iglesias of Albacete Balompie |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Wladimiro Scienza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giordano Longhi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicola Carlo Mercier (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Law (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Norman Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Barbosa (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Roger Van Der Woerdt (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Fortes Arias (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jose Pirri (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Juan-Carlos Velasco (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Martin Lupatelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Izquierdo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mike Houttuin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kwame Van Der Sar (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Iglesias (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Ivan Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stanislas Perron (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Victor Lozano (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfredo Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Cruz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tommaso Zola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adriano Filippi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Moya (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Guillermo Gento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Juan-Carlos Carcedo (DEF) | 6 | |