Match Report


Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié     CordobaCordoba
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Wladimiro ScienzaW. Scienza67
G
1captain
G
54Rafael LeonR. Leon
Giordano LonghiG. Longhi68
D
2
D
60Pedro PichichiP. Pichichi
Nicola Carlo MercierN. Mercier66
D
3
D
55Marcos KikoM. Kiko
Norman CarragherN. Carragher61
D
captain4
D
48Jose SotoJ. Soto
Gary LawG. Law60
D
5
M
69Oscar VazquezO. Vazquez
Rafael BarbosaR. Barbosa72
M
6
M
67Hugo MartinezH. Martinez
Roger Van Der WoerdtR. Van Der Woerdt71
M
7
M
63Enrique FarinosE. Farinos
Jose Fortes AriasJ. Arias70
M
8
M
61Marco QuinteroM. Quintero
Jose PirriJ. Pirri62
M
9
A
56Juan CamachoJ. Camacho
Juan-Carlos VelascoJ. Velasco76
A
10
A
55Carlos MorenoC. Moreno
Martin LupatelliM. Lupatelli64
A
11
A
55Vasco CastroV. Castro
 
Fernando IzquierdoF. Izquierdo56
D
12
A
54Morgan PinatoM. Pinato
Mike HouttuinM. Houttuin54
A
13
M
53Romero P. FerrerR. Ferrer
Kwame Van Der SarK. Van Der Sar51
D
14
M
53Alejandro IglesiasA. Iglesias

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Cordoba. A crowd of 9,266 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Cordoba appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebasti‡n  Garrido.


0.00
Real Betis Balompié get the match underway!
9.24
Pedro Pichichi knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.07
Marco Quintero flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
21.09
Hugo Martinez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.54
Oscar Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Vasco Castro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Wladimiro Scienza. What a great pair of hands!
28.14
Norman Carragher catches Vasco Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Norman Carragher and shows him a yellow card! Vasco Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
Jose Pirri runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Pirri tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.02
Jose Soto brings the ball forward. Jose Soto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Soto knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.49
Enrique Farinos knocks the ball forward to Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
42.25
Enrique Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Juan Camacho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan Camacho plays a scrappy one-two with Carlos Moreno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Juan Camacho cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Cordoba also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cordoba players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Cordoba kick off!
48.44
Pedro Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Martinez. Hugo Martinez knocks the ball forward to Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno runs straight at the defence! Carlos Moreno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.19
Jose Soto sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Jose Soto plays the ball forward to Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Wladimiro Scienza manages to gather it easily.
53.08
Enrique Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Wladimiro Scienza. Excellent save.
54.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Marco Quintero plays the ball forward to Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.57
Jose Soto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez makes an attacking run forward. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.09
Enrique Farinos barges into Roger Van Der Woerdt. The referee calls over Enrique Farinos and warns him to calm down! Roger Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.08
Rafael Barbosa receives the ball from a throw-in from Roger Van Der Woerdt. Rafael Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Rafael Leon. Excellent save.
69.47
Jose Pirri sees Juan-Carlos Velasco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Juan-Carlos Velasco skips past Marcos Kiko! Juan-Carlos Velasco looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.45
Enrique Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Wladimiro Scienza effortlessly smothers it!
78.48
Marcos Kiko kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Martinez. Hugo Martinez threads the ball through to Carlos Moreno. Carlos Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Juan Camacho. Juan Camacho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.42
Hugo Martinez hacks Roger Van Der Woerdt from behind! Hugo Martinez is given a warning by the referee! Roger Van Der Woerdt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.49
Enrique Farinos makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Farinos lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro makes a convincing header. Wladimiro Scienza didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
89.58
With great vision, Roger Van Der Woerdt plays the ball forward to Martin Lupatelli. Martin Lupatelli shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Roger Van Der Woerdt sees a break and surges forward. Roger Van Der Woerdt plays a one-two with Martin Lupatelli and rushes in on goal... Roger Van Der Woerdt strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Real Betis Balompié

Cordoba
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
29.1%
49.4%
21.5%

Scorers
Juan-Carlos Velasco 69
Carlos Moreno 36
Juan Camacho 42, 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Moreno of Cordoba

Match Ratings