Commentary:
90+4' Today's attendance is 16127.
90+4' Real Betis with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Guido Carrillo from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+3' Ball possession: Elche: 58%, Real Betis: 42%.
90+3' Goal kick for Real Betis.
90+2' Raul Guti fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+2' Johan Mojica from Elche directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Lucas Perez from Elche directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' William Carvalho from Real Betis goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gerard Gumbau
90+1' Goal kick for Real Betis.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' William Carvalho relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Lucas Perez swings in a cross from the free kick.
90' Yellow card for Alex Moreno.
90' Alex Moreno hand-balls.
90' Ball possession: Elche: 56%, Real Betis: 44%.
90' Lucas Boye sends a header towards goal, but Rui Silva is there to comfortably save it
89' Lucas Perez puts in a cross...
89' Dangerous challenge by Paul Akouokou from Real Betis. Raul Guti on the receiving end of that.
88' Elche is in control of the ball.
87' Safe hands from Rui Silva as he comes out and claims the ball
87' Lucas Perez puts in a cross...
87' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' So close! Guido Carrillo has a great chance to score, but his header is saved well by Rui Silva!
86' Lucas Perez from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
86' Helibelton Palacios from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
85' The Elche fans have had enough. They are leaving the stadium.
85' Good effort by Guido Carrillo as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
85' Lucas Perez of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
85' Ball possession: Elche: 51%, Real Betis: 49%.
85' William Carvalho relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' Johan Mojica from Elche sends a deflected cross into the box.
84' Paul Akouokou relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
84' Should have been a goal! Lucas Boye gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Rui Silva!
83' CHANCE! Lucas Boye finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
83' Lucas Boye from Elche takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
83' Elche start a counter attack.
83' Guido Carrillo is penalised for pushing William Carvalho.
82' Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Diego Gonzalez fouls William Carvalho.
81' Nabil Fekir relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Lucas Perez from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
81' Lucas Boye from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
80' Goal kick for Real Betis.
80' Ball possession: Elche: 54%, Real Betis: 46%.
80' Willian Jose is leaving the field to be replaced by William Carvalho in a tactical substitution.
80' Roberto Gonzalez is leaving the field to be replaced by Cristian Tello in a tactical substitution.
79' What a miss! Guido Carrillo has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
79' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
79' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' A shot by Lucas Boye is blocked.
79' Tete Morente puts in a cross...
78' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' The referee signals a free kick as Enzo Roco from Elche trips Nabil Fekir
77' The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Gumbau from Elche trips Willian Jose
76' Goal kick for Real Betis.
76' Gerard Gumbau from Elche tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
75' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Elche: 53%, Real Betis: 47%.
74' Goal kick for Real Betis.
74' Gerard Gumbau from Elche crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
74' Willian Jose relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Lucas Perez from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
73' Josan is leaving the field to be replaced by Guido Carrillo in a tactical substitution.
73' A shot by Lucas Boye is blocked.
73' Johan Mojica from Elche directs a ball squarely in the box.
73' Elche with a potentially dangerous attack.
72' Raul Guti from Elche directs a ball squarely in the box, but Rui Silva runs out to collect the ball
72' Tete Morente of Elche passes the ball to a team mate.
71' Elche plays a short goal kick.
71' Roberto Gonzalez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
71' Goal kick for Real Betis.
70' A chance presents itself to Enzo Roco from Elche but his header goes wide
70' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
70' Ball possession: Elche: 52%, Real Betis: 48%.
70' Aitor Ruibal clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
70' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
70' Gerard Gumbau from Elche takes a short corner kick from the left.
69' Juanmi is leaving the field to be replaced by Aitor Ruibal in a tactical substitution.
69' Sergio Canales is leaving the field to be replaced by Andres Guardado in a tactical substitution.
69' Johan Mojica from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' HE'S OFF! - Hector Bellerin is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
67' Hector Bellerin from Real Betis goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tete Morente
67' Could be a good chance here as Lucas Boye from Elche cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67' Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
66' Josan from Elche had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
66' Lucas Boye puts in a cross...
66' Goal kick for Real Betis.
65' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
65' Paul Akouokou fouls Tete Morente.
65' Ball possession: Elche: 52%, Real Betis: 48%.
65' Victor Ruiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Helibelton Palacios from Elche sends a deflected cross into the box.
64' Elche is in control of the ball.
64' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Omar Mascarell is leaving the field to be replaced by Raul Guti in a tactical substitution.
63' Antonio Barragan is leaving the field to be replaced by Helibelton Palacios in a tactical substitution.
62' Antonio Barragan fouls Willian Jose.
62' Safe hands from Rui Silva as he comes out and claims the ball
62' Alex Moreno relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
61' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Edgar Gonzalez relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
61' Josan from Elche makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
60' Ball possession: Elche: 51%, Real Betis: 49%.
60' Danger averted there as Diego Gonzalez from Elche clears the danger with a good tackle
60' Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
59' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
59' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
59' Rui Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
58' Alex Moreno relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
58' Josan from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
57' Safe hands from Rui Silva as he comes out and claims the ball
57' Josan sees his shot deflected off target
57' Paul Akouokou relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Lucas Perez swings in a cross from the free kick.
56' Paul Akouokou is penalised for pushing Lucas Boye.
55' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Ball possession: Elche: 52%, Real Betis: 48%.
54' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
53' Yellow card for Lucas Boye.
53' Reckless challenge there. Lucas Boye commits a rough foul on Roberto Gonzalez
52' The referee signals a free kick as Nabil Fekir from Real Betis trips Gerard Gumbau
52' Elche plays a short goal kick.
52' German Pezzella is leaving the field to be replaced by Edgar Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
52' Sergio Canales from Real Betis sends an effort wide of target
51' Juanmi of Real Betis passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
51' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Ball possession: Elche: 52%, Real Betis: 48%.
51' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
51' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Sergio Canales from Real Betis crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
50' Real Betis is trying to create something here.
49' Real Betis plays a short goal kick.
49' Lucas Boye fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49' Elche with a potentially dangerous attack.
49' Goal kick for Real Betis.
48' Johan Mojica from Elche crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
48' Elche is in control of the ball.
48' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Alex Moreno from Real Betis is ruled offside.
46' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
46' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Pedro Bigas is leaving the field to be replaced by Diego Gonzalez in a tactical substitution.
46' Javier Pastore is leaving the field to be replaced by Tete Morente in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It was a glorious performance by Real Betis, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Willian Jose relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' A player from Elche takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45+1' Willian Jose relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' A player from Elche takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Sergio Canales relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' Rui Silva clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45' That's a great ball by Lucas Perez from Elche. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
45' Ball possession: Elche: 53%, Real Betis: 47%.
45' Willian Jose relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
45' Willian Jose clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Gerard Gumbau swings in a cross from the free kick.
44' The referee signals a free kick as Nabil Fekir from Real Betis trips Lucas Boye
43' Safe hands from Rui Silva as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Javier Pastore from Elche passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Hector Bellerin relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Javier Pastore from Elche chips the ball into the penalty box.
42' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Sergio Canales from Real Betis directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
41' Enzo Roco hand-balls.
41' Antonio Barragan from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Hector Bellerin from Real Betis passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Ball possession: Elche: 48%, Real Betis: 52%.
40' German Pezzella relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Antonio Barragan puts in a cross...
39' Willian Jose is penalised for pushing Antonio Barragan.
39' Real Betis plays a short goal kick.
38' Javier Pastore goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
38' Gerard Gumbau swings in a cross from the free kick.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Hector Bellerin from Real Betis trips Johan Mojica
37' Safe hands from Edgar Badia as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Sergio Canales sends a long ball upfield.
37' Pedro Bigas relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Hector Bellerin puts in a cross...
36' Josan forces a good save from Rui Silva who turns the ball behind for a corner!
36' Johan Mojica puts in a cross...
35' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Elche: 49%, Real Betis: 51%.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Omar Mascarell from Elche trips Willian Jose
34' Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Willian Jose relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Gerard Gumbau from Elche swings in the corner from the right.
33' Josan from Elche tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
33' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Roberto Gonzalez from Real Betis directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
31' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
30' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30' Ball possession: Elche: 48%, Real Betis: 52%.
29' Safe hands from Edgar Badia as he comes out and claims the ball
29' Victor Ruiz sends a long ball upfield.
29' The match is very one-sided right now. Real Betis are clearly dominating possession
29' The referee signals a free kick as Omar Mascarell from Elche trips Nabil Fekir
28' Elche take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Elche is in control of the ball.
27' G O O O O O A A L - Nabil Fekir finds the net with the left foot!27' Nabil Fekir from Real Betis takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
27' Real Betis start a counter attack.
26' Pedro Bigas could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
26' Goal kick for Elche.
26' Hector Bellerin from Real Betis takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
25' Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Elche: 53%, Real Betis: 47%.
24' G O O O A A A L - Willian Jose from Real Betis puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Edgar Badia chose the wrong side.22' PENALTY - Antonio Barragan from Elche concedes a penalty for tripping Juanmi.
22' Hector Bellerin from Real Betis chips the ball into the penalty box.
22' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
21' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Elche plays a short goal kick.
20' Juanmi fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
20' Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
20' Ball possession: Elche: 59%, Real Betis: 41%.
19' Lucas Perez from Elche passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Hector Bellerin could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
18' Yellow card for Juanmi.
18' The ref blows his whistle. Juanmi charged Josan from behind and it's a free-kick
18' Lucas Boye relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Nabil Fekir from Real Betis swings in the corner from the right.
18' Should have been a goal! Nabil Fekir gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Edgar Badia!
17' Juanmi of Real Betis passes the ball to a team mate.
17' Hector Bellerin carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
17' Elche is in control of the ball.
16' Sergio Canales from Real Betis is ruled offside.
16' Could be a good chance here as Alex Moreno from Real Betis cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
16' Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Elche: 61%, Real Betis: 39%.
15' Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Alex Moreno from Real Betis goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Antonio Barragan
14' Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Real Betis managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
12' Alex Moreno provided the assist for the goal.
12' G O O O A A A L - Juanmi scores with the left foot!12' Alex Moreno of Real Betis passes the ball to a team mate.
12' Real Betis start a counter attack.
12' Johan Mojica could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
12' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' Ball possession: Elche: 63%, Real Betis: 37%.
11' Elche plays a short goal kick.
11' Paul Akouokou from Real Betis heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
11' Nabil Fekir swings in a cross from the free kick.
10' The referee signals a free kick as Omar Mascarell from Elche trips Nabil Fekir
10' Juanmi from Real Betis passes the ball in the box, but Edgar Badia comes out to smother the ball.
10' Real Betis start a counter attack.
10' Sergio Canales relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Antonio Barragan swings in a cross from the free kick.
9' The referee signals a free kick as Victor Ruiz from Real Betis trips Gerard Gumbau
8' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
8' Real Betis is in control of the ball.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Pedro Bigas from Elche trips Willian Jose
7' Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Lucas Perez from Elche is ruled offside.
6' Elche is in control of the ball.
6' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Elche: 56%, Real Betis: 44%.
5' Elche is in control of the ball.
5' German Pezzella is penalised for pushing Lucas Boye.
4' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' The game is restarted.
3' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
3' Elche is in control of the ball.
2' Elche plays a short goal kick.
2' Alex Moreno from Real Betis sends an effort wide of target
1' Juanmi of Real Betis passes the ball to a team mate.
1' Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Elche take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Real Betis kick-off, and the game is underway.
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