On 3 December, one of the matches of the 15th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Almeria (Spain) and Betis (Sevilla) met.
Spanish Championship, 15th round
Almeria (Spain) - Betis (Sevilla) - 0:0 (0:0)
Warnings: Roca (52)
The long-awaited La Liga match between Almeria and Real Betis ended in a goalless draw at the Power Horse Stadium - Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. Despite the lack of goals on the scoreboard, the match was filled with tense moments and strategic play. The first half started with both teams showing their skill and determination to take control of the game. Both sides had chances to score but a solid defence and goalkeeper prevented any breakthroughs. At half-time, the score was 0-0. In the 27th minute Real Betis suffered a setback: J. Bellerin received a red card, and the team was left on the field with ten men. This forced Real Betis to switch to defence, concentrating on keeping their shape and limiting Almeria's attacking options. In the 30th minute, Real Betis made their first substitution, replacing A. Ruibal with Willian Jose. The changes in the line-up brought a new attacking threat to Real Betis' game plan, who were determined to make the most of their limited chances. At the start of the second half, Real Betis made another substitution: A. Perez replaced A. Ezzalzuli. The tactical substitution was aimed at strengthening the midfield and providing more stability in possession. In the 52nd minute Real Betis received a yellow card as the referee issued a warning to M. Roque.
The midfielder was involved in several rough collisions and the suspension was a timely reminder of the need for discipline for the remainder of the match. Almeria made their first substitution in the 62nd minute, bringing on G. Melero in place of D. Lopi. The fresh legs brought energy and creativity to the Almeria attack, putting pressure on the Real Betis defence. In the 74th minute, Real Betis received another yellow card, this time a warning was given to A. Diao. The referee seemed to lose patience with some untimely kicks from Real Betis players. In the 74th minute, both teams made a flurry of substitutions. Real Betis replaced A. Diao with Luis Enrique, while Almeria released A. Embarba instead of R. Fettal. In addition, Almeria made a third substitution: L. Ramazani replaced Lazaro. In the final stage of the match, Real Betis continued their search for the winning goal. In the 83rd minute, they made their last substitution, bringing on G. Pezzella instead of Sokratis. Real Betis also received another yellow card - R. Silva was warned by the referee. Almeria made their fourth and last substitution in the 86th minute: A. Pozo came on in place of Chumi. Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained 0-0. The match showed the resilience and determination of both sides, who fought hard for the three points. Despite the lack of goals, the fans witnessed a tense battle that went on until the very end. The draw leaves Almeria and Real Betis with valuable points, but with a sense of missed opportunity to win. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this result and aim for better results in the upcoming matches.
In the next round the rivals are waiting for such matches: Atletico - Almeria, Betis - Real.
Almeria | Betis | |
---|---|---|
7 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
19 | Kicks | 6 |
3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
11 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
8 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
12 | Offences | 8 |
4 | Corner | 6 |
4 | Offsides | 1 |
62% | Ball possession | 38% |
0 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 1 |
2 | Keeper saves | 7 |
495 | Total assists | 301 |
402 | Accurate assists | 211 |
81% | Accuracy of transmissions | 70% |