On 4 February, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the Spanish football championship took place. Met Betis (Sevilla) and Getafe (Spain).
Spanish Championship, 23rd round
Betis (Sevilla) - Getafe (Spain) - 1: 1 (1:1)
Goals: Isco (35) - M. Greenwood (8)
Warnings: Sokratis (19), Juan Miranda (40), A. Diao (41), Isco (43), G. Alvarez (45), S. Altimira (53), Johnny (60), Y. Santiago (62), Jen. Santiago (62), Genet (64), David Soria (68), Rui Silva (89)
Real Betis and Getafe met in a tense La Liga match at the Benito Villamarín Stadium. The score was tied 1-1 at half-time and both teams showed determination to get the win. The match started with a fast-paced and physical style of play. In the 8th minute Getafe were awarded a penalty after Real Betis player M. Greenwood fouled inside the box. Greenwood confidently converted the penalty and put Getafe ahead. "Real Betis responded quickly, demonstrating their skill in attack. In the 13th minute, Real Betis made their first substitution, with Abner replacing J. Miranda. This change seemed to energise the team and they continued to create chances and put pressure on the Getafe defence. However, Real Betis players struggled to find their strength, and in the 19th minute, Sokratis received a yellow card. Despite this setback, Real Betis managed to equalise in the 35th minute when a penalty was awarded. Isco confidently executed the kick and hit the net, levelling the score. The match became increasingly physical, with both teams showing their desire to take the lead. On the 40th and 41st minutes Real Betis received two more yellow cards - J. Miranda and A. Diao respectively. Miranda and A. Diao respectively. "Getafe" also did not stay away: in the 45th minute, G. Alvarez received a yellow card. Soon the half-time whistle sounded and the teams played out a 1-1 draw. At the start of the second half, both teams made strategic substitutions to strengthen their squads.
Getafe made their first substitution in the 46th minute, replacing B. Majoral with H. Latasa. In the 53rd minute, Real Betis increased the number of yellow cards after receiving a caution from S. Altimira. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with both teams playing with high intensity. In the 60th minute Real Betis player Johnny received a yellow card, and in the 62nd minute - the player of Getafe I. Santiago. Two minutes later, Getafe player Genet received a yellow card as well. In the 65th minute, Real Betis made two quick substitutions to change their approach to the game. Sokratis replaced K. Riad and S. Altimir replaced A. Ezzalzuli. Real Betis' fourth substitution followed as A. Diao was replaced by P. Fornals. D. Soria of Getafe received a yellow card in the 68th minute, adding to the list of penalties in the match. Both teams continued to fight, using the remaining substitutions to freshen up their line-ups. Getafe made three more substitutions in the 70th minute, with J. Santiago replacing J. A. A. Santiago replaced J.A. Carmona and J. Mata came on in place of K. Alen. Real Betis made a fifth substitution in the 82nd minute: U. Carvalho replaced Isco. Carvalho replaced Isco. Towards the end of the match the tension increased, and in the 89th minute R. Silva received a yellow card. In the 90th minute Getafe also made one last substitution, bringing on Jordi instead of F. Anguileri. Despite the flurry of yellow cards and the high intensity of the game, neither team was able to get the winning goal before the final whistle. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but demonstrated the competitive nature of La Liga football. Both Real Betis and Getafe can take the positives from their performances as they continue to fight for valuable points in the league.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Cadiz vs Betis, Getafe vs Celta.
Betis | Getafe | |
---|---|---|
3 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
9 | Kicks | 11 |
3 | Blocked shots | 5 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 2 |
9 | Offences | 19 |
3 | Corner | 5 |
4 | Offsides | 7 |
55% | Ball possession | 45% |
7 | Yellow cards | 4 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
442 | Total assists | 356 |
327 | Accurate assists | 245 |
74% | Accuracy of passes | 69% |