Match Report


Union Las PalmasUnion Las Palmas     Real Betis BalompiéReal Betis Balompié
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Davy BeelenkampD. Beelenkamp59
G
1
G
60Gavin SullivanG. Sullivan
Joos KleinJ. Klein74
D
2
D
65Kevin JamesK. James
Neil DeaneN. Deane67
D
captain3
D
61Edmundo CamineroE. Caminero
Scott MortonS. Morton61
D
4
D
59Sebastian CamachoS. Camacho
Martin NietoM. Nieto68
M
5
D
55Jocelyn SikoraJ. Sikora
Julian GilJ. Gil68
M
6
D
51Christian ThielemannC. Thielemann
Enrique MoralesE. Morales66
M
7
M
71Marcos FerrerM. Ferrer
Denny MeeuwisD. Meeuwis64
M
8
M
56Felipe SaezF. Saez
Dean JohnsonD. Johnson69
A
9
A
61Antonio AriasA. Arias
Carlos BlancC. Blanc68
A
10captain
A
58Julian SuarezJ. Suarez
Nicolas HelgueraN. Helguera59
A
11
A
53Sebastian GainzaS. Gainza
 
Gavin BeagrieG. Beagrie59
G
12
M
56Albert MarcosA. Marcos
Rodolfo LeonR. Leon58
D
13
M
55Martin GainzaM. Gainza
Sergio MangoneS. Mangone56
D
14
M
54Ricardo BarbosaR. Barbosa

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Insular where Union Las Palmas play host to Real Betis Balompié. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Union Las Palmas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gregorio  Rodriguez.


0.00
The first half starts with Union Las Palmas kicking off!
6.01
Without breaking stride, Joos Klein plays the ball forward to Julian Gil. Julian Gil threads a neat ball through to Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.04
Joos Klein flicks a high pass forward. Julian Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
12.06
Julian Gil flicks a high pass forward. Dean Johnson controls it well on his chest. Dean Johnson shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
14.25
Neil Deane flicks a high pass forward. Julian Gil collects the pass. Julian Gil flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Blanc controls it well on his chest. Carlos Blanc shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.18
Felipe Saez threads the ball through to Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias makes a probing pass to Julian Suarez but he's offside!
16.40
Scott Morton sees space and advances. Scott Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.01
Denny Meeuwis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Blanc. Carlos Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Helguera. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Helguera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
21.17
Enrique Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
22.27
Felipe Saez knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.28
Without breaking stride, Julian Gil plays the ball forward to Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
33.28
Scott Morton pushes mid-way up the pitch. Scott Morton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edmundo Caminero.
36.34
Marcos Ferrer threads a neat ball through to Julian Suarez. Julian Suarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Denny Meeuwis surges forward with the ball. Denny Meeuwis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin James.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Union Las Palmas appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié have changed their lineup with Albert Marcos replacing Sebastian Gainza.

45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
48.31
Enrique Morales makes a simple pass to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.45
Julian Gil flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Helguera collects the pass. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.01
Marcos Ferrer plays the ball forward to Albert Marcos. Albert Marcos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.52
Union Las Palmas are in full control of this game.
59.29
Martin Nieto knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Helguera. Nicolas Helguera whips in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
61.57
Marcos Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Julian Gil. The referee warns Marcos Ferrer to calm down! Julian Gil runs off the knock.
67.41
Martin Nieto makes a simple pass to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson sees Carlos Blanc just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Blanc rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Gavin Sullivan had no chance!! Goal for Union Las Palmas!
71.58
Felipe Saez flicks a high pass forward. Julian Suarez controls it well on his chest. Julian Suarez shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
77.47
Union Las Palmas have made a substitution with Sergio Mangone replacing Carlos Blanc .
78.49
Sebastian Camacho takes it forward alone. Sebastian Camacho flicks a high pass forward. Albert Marcos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Marcos lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Arias. Antonio Arias finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Davy Beelenkamp manages to gather it comfortably.
81.16
Scott Morton runs forward with the ball. Scott Morton sees Nicolas Helguera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Helguera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Thielemann.
85.26
Sergio Mangone comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Caminero. Sergio Mangone is warned by the referee! Edmundo Caminero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.07
Marcos Ferrer plays the ball forward to Albert Marcos. Albert Marcos shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Scott Morton sees space and advances. Scott Morton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Morton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Sullivan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Union Las Palmas

Real Betis Balompié
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%

Scorers
Nicolas Helguera 16
Carlos Blanc 67
Julian Suarez 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morton of Union Las Palmas

Match Ratings
1.Davy Beelenkamp (GK)
6
2.Joos Klein (DEF)
6
3.Neil Deane (DEF)
6
4.Scott Morton (DEF)
9
5.Martin Nieto (MID)
6
6.Julian Gil (MID)
7
7.Enrique Morales (MID)
6
8.Denny Meeuwis (MID)
6
9.Dean Johnson (ATT)
7
10.Carlos Blanc (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Nicolas Helguera (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gavin Beagrie (GK)
0
13.Rodolfo Leon (DEF)
0
14.Sergio Mangone (DEF)
5

1.Gavin Sullivan (GK)
6
2.Kevin James (DEF)
6
3.Edmundo Caminero (DEF)
6
4.Sebastian Camacho (DEF)
6
5.Jocelyn Sikora (DEF)
6
6.Christian Thielemann (DEF)
6
7.Marcos Ferrer (MID)
7
8.Felipe Saez (MID)
7
9.Antonio Arias (ATT)
6
10.Julian Suarez (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Sebastian Gainza (ATT)
6
 
12.Albert Marcos (MID)
6
13.Martin Gainza (MID)
0
14.Ricardo Barbosa (MID)
0