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 Málaga. A crowd of 9,332 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Málaga are lined up in a 5-2-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Suarez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Real Betis Balompié and Málaga are lined up in a 5-2-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alfredo Suarez.
0.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the first half!
3.33
Mohamed Vencel flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Medina controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Medina plays a scrappy one-two with Albert Ferrer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ricardo Medina makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
10.06
Mohamed Vencel threads the ball through to Frederico Morales. Frederico Morales decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Morales advances inside the box! Sebastian Camacho barges into Frederico Morales. Penalty not given!!
15.10
Edmundo Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Ferrer collects the pass. Marcos Ferrer sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Ferrer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sebastian Gainza through on goal. Sebastian Gainza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Mohamed Vencel and flashes wide of the far post.
16.43
It's a corner kick. Martin Gainza loops the ball over to the far post. Andre Faria gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
22.31
Mohamed Vencel hits a long diagonal ball forward. Fernando Pichichi edges inside the box! Fernando Pichichi shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Gavin Sullivan has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.12
Antonio Arias knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza sees Sebastian Gainza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Caminero who gathers it comfortably.
30.50
Sebastian Camacho hits a low pass to Marcos Ferrer. Marcos Ferrer hits a low pass to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez cuts inside the box! Julian Suarez rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Felipe Pardo's outstretched leg.
34.15
Frederico Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ferrer. Albert Ferrer tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
38.20
Marcos Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Segarra controls it well on his chest. Frederico Segarra knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Gainza. Sebastian Gainza heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Albert Marcos replacing Frederico Segarra. Málaga appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Málaga kick off!
47.23
Ivan Verges gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Albert Ferrer skips past Antonio Arias! Albert Ferrer shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Málaga!
54.40
Leon Heubach receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Morales. Leon Heubach advances with the ball. Leon Heubach passes the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
59.21
Frederico Morales knocks the ball forward to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
65.42
Frederico Morales barges into Martin Gainza. Frederico Morales is given a warning by the referee! Martin Gainza runs off the knock.
67.54
Frederico Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.20
Leon Heubach makes a probing pass to Fernando Pichichi. Fernando Pichichi runs straight at the defence! Fernando Pichichi tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.29
Christian Thielemann sweeps the ball long. Sebastian Gainza plays a one-two with Albert Marcos and rushes in on goal... Ivan Verges catches Sebastian Gainza on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
83.52
Andre Faria catches Martin Gainza on the ankles. Andre Faria is given a warning by the referee! Martin Gainza runs off the knock.
85.28
Showing composure, Christian Thielemann laces a weighted ball forward to Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
87.14
Christian Thielemann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Ferrer. Marcos Ferrer decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Ferrer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Pardo.
89.37
Sebastian Camacho surges forward with the ball. With great vision, Sebastian Camacho plays the ball forward to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Debes.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30.9%
44.1%
25%
Scorers
| Sebastian Gainza 38 | Fernando Pichichi 22, 68 Albert Ferrer 47 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Pichichi of Málaga |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Sullivan (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edmundo Caminero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastian Camacho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Ferrer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Gainza (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastian Gainza (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Frederico Segarra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Albert Marcos (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Reyes (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonio Caminero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Felipe Pardo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Debes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mohamed Vencel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ivan Verges (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Heubach (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Frederico Morales (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Albert Ferrer (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Fernando Pichichi (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Danny Howells (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastian Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodolfo Blanco (MID) | 0 | |











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