Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Municipal de Montilivi where Girona FC play Real Betis Balompié in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
The pitch is in good condition.
Girona FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Betis Balompié appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard White.
0.00
0-0Real Betis Balompié start the match!
3.44
0-0Lomano Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Dominic Strachan. Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Strachan plays the ball forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.58
0-0Arturo Del Sol knocks the ball forward to Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Laquait.
9.07
0-0Eugenio Redondo comes in with a late challenge on Julian Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Vila stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.51
Giulliano Kuiper kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.27
0-0Lomano Fletcher clumsily knocks into Arturo Del Sol. Lomano Fletcher is warned by the referee! Arturo Del Sol hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.55
Enrique Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arturo Del Sol.
18.19
Dominic Strachan laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Faria who gathers it comfortably.
21.59
0-0Jose Vega comes in with a late challenge on Julian Vila. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Vila gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.19
Jose Vega catches Enrique Castro on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Enrique Castro runs off the knock.
24.34
0-1Julian Vila makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Real Betis Balompié!
27.29
0-1Nicolas Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Suarez controls it well on his chest. Ivan Suarez whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jose Barbosa manages to keep it out.
28.39
Giulliano Kuiper flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar sees Enrique Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Enrique Castro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.13
Matthieu Roux launches a long ball forward into the other half. Andres Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Sebastiao Faria.
39.00
Alberto Laquait knocks the ball forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Romero cuts inside the box! Rafael Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
40.53
Giulliano Kuiper flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Alonso who takes it down. Nicolas Alonso hits a low pass to Enrique Castro. Enrique Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Girona FC appear unchanged since the first half. Real Betis Balompié also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Girona FC kick off!
48.21
Lomano Fletcher plays the ball forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
49.59
Eugenio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero plays a scrappy one-two with Andres Vidal and advances towards the goal... Rafael Romero cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
53.50
Julian Vila flicks a high ball forward to Giulliano Kuiper who takes it down. Giulliano Kuiper threads a neat ball through to Carlos Aguilar. Carlos Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.31
Alan Gordon hacks Jonathan Grant from behind! Alan Gordon is shown the yellow card! Jonathan Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
Jonathan Grant flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Redondo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Ramirez controls it well on his chest. Enrique Ramirez shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
61.18
Giulliano Kuiper darts forward. Giulliano Kuiper knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Gordon. Alan Gordon shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
65.17
With imagination, Nicolas Alonso plays the ball forward to Ivan Suarez. Ivan Suarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Laquait.
67.23
Andres Vidal threads the ball through to Rafael Romero. Rafael Romero cuts inside the box! Rafael Romero shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Sebastiao Faria has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.47
Alberto Laquait knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan makes a probing pass to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
79.17
1-1Alberto Laquait flicks a high pass forward. Jose Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Vega knocks the ball forward to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo plays a quick one-two with Rafael Romero and rushes in on goal... Giulliano Kuiper catches Eugenio Redondo on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
85.35
Alberto Laquait hits a low pass to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Strachan. Dominic Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.32
Jose Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Enrique Ramirez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Romero who takes it down. Rafael Romero passes the ball forward to Andres Vidal. Some silky footwork from Andres Vidal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sebastiao Faria comfortably smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Laquait (DEF)
7
4. Jonathan Grant (DEF)
6
5. Matthieu Roux (DEF)
6
6. Enrique Ramirez (MID)
6
7. Dominic Strachan (MID)
6
8. Jose Vega (MID)
5
9. Eugenio Redondo (MID)
6
10. Rafael Romero (ATT)
9
11. Andres Vidal (ATT)
7
12. Rodolfo Lozano (GK)
0
13. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
0
14. Christian Möller (ATT)
0
1. Sebastiao Faria (GK)
7
2. Julian Vila (DEF)
6
3. Giulliano Kuiper (DEF)
7
4. Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
6
5. Mirco Comazzi (MID)
6
6. Eugenio Fernandez (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Alonso (MID)
8
8. Ivan Suarez (MID)
6
9. Alan Gordon (ATT)
5
10. Enrique Castro (ATT)
7
11. Carlos Aguilar (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Ruiz (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Sanz (MID)
0
14. Edmundo Medina (ATT)
0