Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Real Betis Balompié kick off!

6.45 0-0

Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Molowny plays the ball forward to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Michael Fuchs manages to keep it out.

8.42 0-0

Liam Melis threads a neat ball through to Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn makes a great pass forward. Albert Blanco runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

9.26 0-0

Kevin Brehme flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Cabrera. Eugenio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!

12.01 0-0

Tomek Iwan chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Hierro. Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

18.27 0-0

Eduardo Molowny clumsily knocks into Pedro Hierro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Hierro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.

28.35 0-0

Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Sanz collects the pass. Juan-Carlos Sanz puts a great ball through. Albert Blanco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

30.44 0-0

Matt Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Cabrera controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Villarreal CF are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.

32.59 0-0

There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.

33.35 0-0

Albert Blanco clumsily knocks into Eugenio Pena. The referee calls over Albert Blanco and warns him to calm down! Eugenio Pena runs off the knock.

38.10 0-0

Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Rahn who brings the ball under control. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Hansen.

39.31 0-0

Eduardo Molowny flicks a high pass forward. Adam Salmon collects the pass. Adam Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!

40.47 0-0

Albert Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Matt Hansen. The referee brings Albert Blanco to one side and gives him another warning! Matt Hansen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.

44.16 0-0

Pablo Butragueno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gary Mccall!

45.00 0-0

The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

45.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Villarreal CF get the second half underway!

47.48 0-0

Kevin Brehme passes the ball forward to Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez hits a low pass to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda makes a deft header but Michael Fuchs is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!

48.30 0-0

Carlos Diez makes a probing pass to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Sükür.

55.35 0-0

Clive Heskey receives the ball from a throw-in from Tomek Iwan. Clive Heskey sees a break and surges forward. Clive Heskey flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Rahn who takes it down. Oliver Rahn finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!

60.35 0-0

Kevin Brehme threads a neat ball through to Eugenio Cabrera. With vision, Eugenio Cabrera laces a weighted ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

63.19 0-0

Eduardo Molowny makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

66.20 0-0

Nunzio Rivalta flicks a high pass forward to Juan-Carlos Sanz who brings the ball under control. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gary Mccall. Excellent save.

67.21 0-0

Juan-Carlos Torres flicks a high ball forward to Adam Salmon who takes it down. Adam Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!

73.05 0-1

Yurtcan Sükür threads a neat ball through to Nunzio Rivalta. Nunzio Rivalta knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Oliver Rahn. Oliver Rahn powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

78.27 0-1

Matt Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Molowny holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Molowny makes a probing pass to Patrick Boulebda. Patrick Boulebda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!

79.54 0-1

Liam Melis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Mccall who gathers it comfortably.

83.14 0-1

Juan-Carlos Torres passes the ball forward to Adam Salmon. Adam Salmon plays a scrappy one-two with Gabriel Cortes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Adam Salmon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!

84.09 0-1

Pedro Hierro flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Rahn who brings the ball under control. Oliver Rahn knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!

85.57 0-1

Pedro Hierro hits a low pass to Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!

87.44 0-1

With imagination, Eugenio Pena plays the ball forward to Carlos Diez. Carlos Diez passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cortes. Gabriel Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yurtcan Sükür.

89.50 0-2

Pedro Hierro hits a low pass to Juan-Carlos Sanz. Juan-Carlos Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Blanco. Albert Blanco flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Gary Mccall has to pick the ball from the back of the net!

90.00 0-2

The whistle blows full-time!