Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Manuel Ruiz de Lopera where Real Betis Balompié play host to Barcelona. A crowd of 19,085 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Real Betis Balompié are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
Barcelona start the match!
9.48
Simon Harrison advances with the ball. Simon Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.45
Pedro Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ga‘l Heaumet. Ga‘l Heaumet makes a simple pass to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.38
Pedro Hernandez takes it forward alone. Pedro Hernandez whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
16.20
Hugo Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Thielemann. Tobias Thielemann kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar plays a perfect one-two with Steve Davids and rushes in on goal... Jose Javier Aguilar rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jose Ferrer had no chance!! Goal for Barcelona!
22.49
Simon Harrison makes a probing pass to Elena Santos. Elena Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Pablo Gainza is on top of it.
28.20
Marcos Gomez knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
34.49
Abel Moreira threads the ball through to Ga‘l Heaumet. Ga‘l Heaumet advances with the ball. Ga‘l Heaumet goes all the way! Ga‘l Heaumet shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.25
Pedro Jimenez comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Aguilar. Pedro Jimenez is warned by the referee! Jose Javier Aguilar stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Ivan Zubizarreta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz passes the ball forward to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Real Betis Balompié kick off the second half!
48.06
Simon Harrison surges forward with the ball. Simon Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.02
Francisco Almeida surges forward with the ball. Francisco Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Jose Ferrer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.34
Ivan Zubizarreta threads the ball through to Martin Ruiz. Martin Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.24
Marcos Gomez chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.35
Jose Javier Aguilar barges into Pedro Jimenez. Jose Javier Aguilar is warned by the referee! Pedro Jimenez stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.40
Tobias Thielemann makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar threads the ball through to Steve Davids. Steve Davids takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.06
Martin Ruiz hacks Peter Christie from behind! Martin Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Peter Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.48
Fernando Camacho knocks the ball forward to Steve Davids. Steve Davids knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Aguilar. Jose Javier Aguilar directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Ferrer easily picks it out of the air!
81.15
Martin Ruiz makes a simple pass to Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
83.49
Marcos Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Pablo Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
84.04
Simon Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jimenez. Daniel Jimenez shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.13
Simon Harrison sees space and advances. Simon Harrison whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Munoz. Roberto Munoz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Aguilar of Barcelona
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.1%
45.7%
27.1%