Real Betis vs Girona, 2023-24 LALIGA
· Spanish LALIGAPezzella stunner helps Betis hold Girona to draw
Argentina centreback German Pezzella's strike from a rebound late in the second half helped Real Betis hold surprise LaLiga leaders Girona to a 1-1 draw on Thursday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Yan Couto (Girona) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Iván Martín.
- 7': Delay in match because of an injury Héctor Bellerín (Real Betis).
- 8': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Corner, Girona. Conceded by Juan Miranda.
- 10': Attempt blocked. David López (Girona) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eric García.
- 13': Attempt saved. Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aleix García with a through ball.
- 14': Delay in match because of an injury Héctor Bellerín (Real Betis).
- 15': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 15': Substitution, Real Betis. Aitor Ruibal replaces Héctor Bellerín because of an injury.
- 16': Foul by Eric García (Girona).
- 16': Juan Miranda (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Offside, Girona. Artem Dovbyk is caught offside.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodri.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Marc Roca (Real Betis) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 20': Attempt missed. Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Juan Miranda with a cross.
- 22': Corner, Girona. Conceded by Andrés Guardado.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Pablo Torre (Girona) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 23': Attempt saved. Sávio (Girona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Yan Couto with a cross.
- 25': Attempt missed. Assane Diao (Real Betis) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high.
- 26': Attempt saved. Willian José (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ayoze Pérez.
- 26': Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 31': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Eric García.
- 31': Delay in match because of an injury David López (Girona).
- 33': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Substitution, Girona. Juanpe replaces David López because of an injury.
- 36': Attempt blocked. Eric García (Girona) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 37': Penalty Girona. Sávio draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 37': Penalty conceded by Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 39': Goal! Real Betis 0, Girona 1. Artem Dovbyk (Girona) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 41': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Miguel Gutiérrez.
- 42': Attempt blocked. Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 42': Foul by Marc Roca (Real Betis).
- 42': Paulo Gazzaniga (Girona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Chadi Riad (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Artem Dovbyk (Girona).
- 43': Artem Dovbyk (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 44': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Eric García.
- 45'+2': Attempt missed. Rodri (Real Betis) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Willian José.
- 45'+3': Artem Dovbyk (Girona) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Andrés Guardado (Real Betis).
- 45'+3': Andrés Guardado (Real Betis) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+4': Assane Diao (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': Foul by Miguel Gutiérrez (Girona).
- 45'+4': Foul by Aleix García (Girona).
- 45'+4': Rodri (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': Offside, Real Betis. Willian José is caught offside.
- 45'+6': Foul by Marc Roca (Real Betis).
- 45'+6': Pablo Torre (Girona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+6': Marc Roca (Real Betis) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Real Betis 0, Girona 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Real Betis 0, Girona 1.
- 45': Substitution, Real Betis. William Carvalho replaces Andrés Guardado.
- 46': Offside, Girona. Artem Dovbyk is caught offside.
- 48': Corner, Girona. Conceded by Germán Pezzella.
- 50': Attempt saved. William Carvalho (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rodri.
- 51': Corner, Girona. Conceded by Marc Roca.
- 53': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Miguel Gutiérrez.
- 54': Attempt missed. Sávio (Girona) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Artem Dovbyk following a fast break.
- 55': Foul by Chadi Riad (Real Betis).
- 55': Pablo Torre (Girona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt missed. Willian José (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ayoze Pérez.
- 58': Foul by Juanpe (Girona).
- 58': Willian José (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Rodri (Real Betis) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 61': Attempt missed. Assane Diao (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Aitor Ruibal.
- 64': Offside, Girona. Miguel Gutiérrez is caught offside.
- 64': Substitution, Girona. Cristhian Stuani replaces Artem Dovbyk.
- 65': Substitution, Girona. Portu replaces Pablo Torre.
- 66': Substitution, Real Betis. Borja Iglesias replaces Willian José.
- 66': Substitution, Real Betis. Sergi Altimira replaces Marc Roca.
- 66': Substitution, Real Betis. Abde Ezzalzouli replaces Rodri.
- 69': Attempt missed. Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Assane Diao with a cross.
- 70': Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 70': Foul by Iván Martín (Girona).
- 73': Attempt blocked. Sergi Altimira (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Borja Iglesias.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Assane Diao (Real Betis) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 75': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Miguel Gutiérrez.
- 76': Attempt missed. Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
- 78': Corner, Girona. Conceded by Germán Pezzella.
- 79': Substitution, Girona. Valery Fernández replaces Yan Couto.
- 79': Substitution, Girona. Jhon Solís replaces Sávio.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Cristhian Stuani (Girona) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Aleix García with a cross.
- 79': Attempt missed. Jhon Solís (Girona) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 82': Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Aleix García (Girona).
- 82': Aleix García (Girona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Eric García (Girona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Ayoze Pérez (Real Betis).
- 84': Chadi Riad (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Cristhian Stuani (Girona).
- 84': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Daley Blind.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Sergi Altimira (Real Betis) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Juan Miranda.
- 86': Assane Diao (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Iván Martín (Girona).
- 88': Attempt blocked. Borja Iglesias (Real Betis) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 88': Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Aleix García.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Chadi Riad (Real Betis) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Borja Iglesias with a headed pass.
- 88': Attempt blocked. William Carvalho (Real Betis) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 88': Goal! Real Betis 1, Girona 1. Germán Pezzella (Real Betis) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by William Carvalho following a corner.
- 90': Corner, Girona. Conceded by Sergi Altimira.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Daley Blind (Girona) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Eric García following a corner.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Cristhian Stuani (Girona) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Valery Fernández with a cross.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Real Betis 1, Girona 1.
- 0': Match ends, Real Betis 1, Girona 1.
Statistics
 GIR |
BET |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 6 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 52.5 | Possession | 47.5 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 21 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 522 | Accurate Passes | 456 |
| 576 | Passes | 523 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 19 | Crosses | 20 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 37 | Long Balls | 37 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 19 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 10 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 21 |
| 17 | Tackles | 27 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 20 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: Spanish LALIGA
Venue: Benito Villamarín
Location: Sevilla, Spain
Attendance: 51,394
Venue: Benito Villamarín
Location: Sevilla, Spain
Attendance: 51,394
LALIGA Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 13 | +28 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | +14 | 27 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 13 | +12 | 26 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 12 | +4 | 24 |
Line-Ups
Real Betis (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Rui Silva (GK) |
| 28 | Chadi Riad |
| 6 | Germán Pezzella |
| 3 | Juan Miranda |
| 2 | Héctor Bellerín |
| 17 | Rodri Sánchez |
| 21 | Marc Roca  |
| 18 | Andrés Guardado |
| 12 | Willian José |
| 10 | Ayoze Pérez |
| 38 | Assane Diao |
Girona (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Paulo Gazzaniga (GK) |
| 17 | Daley Blind |
| 5 | David López |
| 3 | Miguel Gutiérrez |
| 25 | Eric García |
| 18 | Pablo Torre |
| 14 | Aleix García |
| 23 | Iván Martín |
| 9 | Artem Dovbyk |
| 16 | Savinho |
| 20 | Yan Couto |
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