Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Real Jaen. A crowd of 9,674 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Real Jaen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ernesto  Garrido.


0.00
The first half starts with Real Jaen kicking off!
2.01
Marc Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz advances inside the box! Fernando Sanz rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.09
Martin Fernandez hacks Albert Marcos from behind! Martin Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Albert Marcos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.06
Martin Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Ehiogu. Marc Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz makes a great pass forward. Noah Masur runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.07
Albert Marcos kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Antonio Arias provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Djamel Nicaise gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
18.12
Albert Marcos threads the ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
26.48
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.16
Enrique Alvarez makes a simple pass to Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez plays the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Sullivan effortlessly smothers it!
32.16
Edmundo Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Ferrer. Marcos Ferrer sees Antonio Arias in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Arias knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.17
Ernesto Delgado darts forward. Ernesto Delgado shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Gavin Sullivan.
34.15
It's a corner kick which Alex Burley takes quickly, playing the ball short to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin Sullivan with no chance!! Goal for Real Jaen!
36.03
Enrique Alvarez threads the ball through to Marc Ehiogu. Marc Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Alex Burley. Alex Burley tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Martin Gainza replacing Sebastian Gainza. Real Jaen appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié get the second half underway!
49.03
Albert Ibanez darts forward. Albert Ibanez cuts inside the box! Albert Ibanez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gavin Sullivan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.33
Marcos Ferrer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcos Ferrer plays a one-two with Martin Gainza and rushes in on goal... Marcos Ferrer rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.39
Marc Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Noah Masur. Noah Masur plays a quick one-two with Fernando Sanz and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Noah Masur provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
71.49
Marcos Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Gainza. Martin Gainza shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
72.48
Albert Ibanez hits a low pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Burley. Alex Burley flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Gavin Sullivan!
73.36
Marc Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Fernando Sanz. Fernando Sanz skips past Kevin James! Fernando Sanz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
79.33
Albert Ibanez comes in with a late challenge on Marcos Ferrer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcos Ferrer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.25
Marc Ehiogu darts forward. Marc Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.34
Enrique Alvarez runs forward with the ball. Enrique Alvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noah Masur. Noah Masur shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.52
Martin Fernandez plays the ball forward to Marc Ehiogu. Marc Ehiogu advances with the ball. Marc Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to Alex Burley, releasing him through on goal. Alex Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Gavin Sullivan gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
26.7%
73.3%
Play Area
29.3%
45.3%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marc Ehiogu of Real Jaen

Match Ratings
1.Djamel Nicaise (GK)
6
2.Arturo Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
3.Enrique Alvarez (DEF)
7
4.Martin Fernandez (DEF)goal scored
7
5.Martin Izquierdo (DEF)
6
6.Albert Ibanez (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Marc Ehiogu (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ernesto Delgado (MID)
6
9.Noah Masur (ATT)
6
10.Alex Burley (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Sanz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Stefan Klimek (DEF)
0
13.Jose Andres (MID)
0
14.Alfredo Gainza (MID)
0