Re: Real Betis Balompie should have done better[R] I think that Betis will do much better especially since Bilbao will have to open up their lines if they want to win the match at home. Once they do that Betis should be able to exploit those openings and move onto the finals. Don't forget that the key to this match will be what Betis does earlier that weekend when they play the scum from Nervion in the Derby at home. If they kick the scums ass then they will be bouyed for the return leg in Bilbao. Vival Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi
El Derby Sevillano will be televised here in the US on GOLTV Saturday at 1600 hrs EDT, 1300 hr PST. The emails on the Betis list show little optimism for a Betis win this match. The way I see it is that either they win on Saturday or the whole lot should be traded or fired! Viva er beti manque lopera! Pichi
Yes he tore some fibers in his left leg and will be out till week 37-38. That is why Dani has been getting in some minutes of late. El Pichi
Now that Los VerdiBlancos have taken care of Sevilla, it's time for Athletic Bilbao. I am getting a real warm & fuzzy feeling about this match. Viva Los VerdiBlancos
that match will be on GOLTV at 1500 hrs EDT, 1200 hrs PDT tomorrow Wednesday. Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi
Preview Bilbao-Betis Copa del Rey (R) Here is the preview for tonites game in Bilbao. The first leg in Sevilla was a 0-0 result. Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi UN ABARROTADO SAN MAMÉS PRESENCIARÁ UN PARTIDAZO Athletic y Betis buscan la gloria de la final en un duelo de alta tensión Llegó la cita del siglo, el XXI se entiende, para Athletic y Betis. Después de años, demasiados, de sequía en ambos bandos, rojiblancos y verdiblancos quieren estar a toda costa el próximo 11 de junio donde diablos sea la final de una Copa del Rey que se ha convertido en la gran obsesión de ambos clubes. Para el Athletic sería poner la guinda a una temporada magnífica y intentar el asalto a su 24 título de Copa, en cifras oficiales, 25 si contamos los trofeos que tiene en sus vitrinas, y para el Betis, que no llega ni por asomo a esos registros, que tiene urgencia de ampliar su palmarés (tres finales disputadas y sólo una ganada, precisamente ante el Athletic hace ya casi veintiocho años). Los verdiblancos, eso sí, jugaron su última final hace ocho años, mientras que los bilbaíno va para 21... Así, en el bando local, la sangre hierve por todos los rincones, tanto del vestuario del equipo, como de toda Vizcaya. Se ve tan cerca la meta que casi se toca con las manos y eso supone una inyección extra de motivación que puede ser tan decisiva como la mentalización de la que hace gala equipo y afición en citas trascendentes, y ésta lo es en grado superlativo. Ambos equipos pelean con denuedo en Liga por lograr un hueco europeo, pero el Betis, que opta aún a la Champions League, y el Athletic, que apura sus opciones de UEFA, cambiarían todo por un sitio en la final de Copa... y ganarla, claro porque jugarla para perder, pues como que no. Joaquín juega sí o sí En Heliópolis el decorado ha cambiado absolutamente en apenas unos días. La mayoría de los propios béticos, incluso dentro del club, daba por derrotado al Betis ante el Athletic en caso de no haber sacado adelante el derbi sevillano. Hoy, sin embargo, nos encontramos en Bilbao a un Betis más unido que nunca, con unos futbolistas muy convencidos de sus posibilidades y con Joaquín a la cabeza, quien ya ha dicho que va a jugar este partido aunque tenga que hacerlo cojo. Serra se ha llevado a 19 jugadores a Bilbao, prácticamente todos los disponibles salvo Tais y Prats. Digamos que este equipo llegaba muy justo a la recta final de la temporada y que el ‘chutazo’ de adrenalina del sábado pasado ha servido para aliviar todos los problemas,como las lesiones de Edu, Alfonso y Capi. Ficha técnica Athletic: Lafuente; Iraola, Prieto, Lacruz, Del Horno; Orbaiz, Gurpegi, Etxeberria, Yeste, Ezquerro; y Urzaiz. Betis: Doblas; Melli, Juanito, Rivas, Luis Fernández; Arzu, Assunçao, Joaquín, Denilson, Fernando; y Oliveira. Árbitro: Megía Dávila (C. Madrileño). Estadio: San Mamés. --HORA: 21:00.
HURRAY BETIS IS IN THE FINAL. It wasn't a pretty match & I really dislike how the Bilbao fans & playas acted in the match. The fans tried to intemediate the playas & refs. They were just awfull. Then the playas hacked whenever possible. I thought I was watch a New York Knick Basketball game. WTF Anyways, Doblas is the man. Need I say more??
Congratulations!. Always good to see an Andaluz team doing well. Not playing well, no, but what the heck. Hope Betis wins it all!!!! Viva er Beti manque gane de penarti!
BEETTTIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!! ESE BETI OE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah what makes this even better is that during that other teams centennial they will be shut out of hardware with the possibility of Betis bringing the copa home! That will make del nazi's day!!!! Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi celebrating in San Jose "Tierra Betica"!!
Final will be played on 11 June at the Calderon stadium in Madrid at 2100 hrs. Viva er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi
Here is the review of El Glorioso's victory over the indios in Madrid. Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi Atlético Madrid 1-2 Real Betis: FT Report MADRID, May 15 (Primera Liga) - Two goals from Ricardo Oliveira kept Real Betis in the hunt for a Champions League place as they overcame Atletico Madrid in the Vicente Calderon. The Brazilian striker scored a header after 16 minutes and a penalty just before the break to put Betis in control of the game. Atletico pulled a goal back early in the second half when defender Melli put the ball in his own net, but the home side were always struggling to break down the visitors' well-organised defence. With a barrage of whistles from a half-empty stadium every time they touched the ball, it was hardly surprising that Atletico appeared consumed with anxiety early on. Desperate to make amends after their Cup exit to Osasuna last Thursday, the home side did their best to impose themselves on the Cup finalists. Youth team striker Braulio stole the ball off David Rivas after six minutes, setting up partner Fernando Torres, but the Spain international's hurried shot was straight at Antonio Doblas. Defender Juan Velasco thumped a shot against the post as Betis struggled to clear a corner after 11 minutes, but the Andalucians always looked dangerous on the break. Oliveira had already forced Leo Franco into two saves before giving the visitors the lead in the 16th minute. Marcos Assuncao's near-post corner was flicked over Leo Franco by Oliveira, and the jeers against the home side grew louder. Atletico's Argentinian playmaker Ariel Ibagaza swung a free-kick over the wall and against the upright after 31 minutes, but it was symptomatic of his side's luck when Torres failed to capitalise on the rebound as the ball landed at his feet. Betis were gifted the second by Atletico midfielder Gonzalo Colsa as he stuck out a hand to block Assuncao's free-kick in the area eight minutes before the break. Oliveira converted from the penalty spot with ease, taking his tally for the season to 21. A large slice of luck put the home side back in the game soon after the restart when Ibagaza's far-post shot deflected of Melli, leaving Doblas stranded in the visitors' goal. But chances remained at a premium in the second half as Betis closed ranks to play on the break, while Atletico laboured to create openings. The introduction of Uruguayan forward Richard Nunez added some spark to Atletico's attacks as the game drifted to a close. Doblas made a double save from Garcia Calvo's flying header and Nunez's follow-up six minutes from time. Soon after, Braulio's surging run into the area brought calls for a penalty as he went down under a challenge in the area, but Atletico failed to breach the visitors' defence in the closing minutes.
Awesome performance by Betis vs. Racing Zaragoza. 3 second half goals. What more can you ask for??? A loss by Sevilla & Villareal, is what we want. Vamo Getafe & Barca!!! You can do it for Los VerdiBlancos
Well, we didn't get the loss by the ************ CF but at least we depend on ourselves and not that other team across town. Mallorca will not be easy especially since they are only one point ahead of Levante. Meanwhile the ************ CF has to play against Malaga and they hate all teams from Sevilla capital! Villareal 62 pts El Glorioso 61 pts ************ CF 60 pts Espanyol 58 pts Games this weekend: Villareal-Levante Mallorca-Betis ************ CF -Malaga Espanyol-Athletic Rather ironic that both Villareal and Betis play against teams that are fighting it out for avoiding relegation. As for the ************ CF they play at home against Malaga and I am sure the suitcases are on their way for to ensure that the Malaguenos do all they can to tie or win that match. All games involving relegation, UEFA slots or CL slots will be played on Sunday at 2100 hrs so it will be interesting what games GolTV shows live versus SDD. If Betis and Villareal tie betis wins the tie breaker based on 0-0 and 2-1 results between the two. If Betis and Sevilla tie then the tie breaker is decided on goal differential since the two played to a 2-1 and 1-0 split in the derby. If the ************ CF and Villareal tie then ************ CF will win the tie breaker based on 2-1 and 0-0 results. If both ************ FC and Betis lose and Espanyol wins then Villareal and Espanyol will qualify for CL since Espanyol wins the tie breaker against Betis. If Betis loses, the ************ CF ties and Espanyol wins then the ************ CF will win the tiebreaker amongst the three teams. El Glorioso has to win the 3 points in order to not have to depend on anyone else for a CL slot! Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi
Well, Pichi, it's nice to see you finally understand the great Sevilla CF is much too dignified for your ugly, green keyboard. Great post, BTW. It really deserves another thread. Now, to get off my usual, partisan soapbox, it's been a great year for football in Sevlla. Both teams are going to Europe next year, with both still having a chance for the Champions League Both coaches deserve consideration for Coach of the Year. To top it off, both clubs developed talent that is worthy and likely to play for the greatest club of all, Real Madrid. Lastly, I did a little poll at work about next Sunday night. I asked that if both Betis and the Great Sevilla CF made it to Champions League on Sunday, where would the best party be; Plaza Nueva or Puerta de Jerez. Puerta de Jerez won with 100% of the vote. Of course, as you might guess, I used very selective criteria in determining the questionees. PS, if Betis and Sevilla do tie, Betis holds a +7 goal difference right now. They would have to lose by 8 goals for Sevilla to overtake them.
It only looks like one of the two teams from Hispalis will make the CL and you know where I stand on that! Good to see your Presi Sr. Benavente or is it Sr. DelNazi complaining in Marca that Getafe was playing too aggressive this late in the season with nothing to play for and insinuating instead they should have rolled over and let your team win the match so they can claim their deserved CL slot! The suitcases are already on there way from Hispalis to Malaga and Palma de Mallorca. I am sure that the Betis supplied suitcase weighs a lot more than the other one! Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera! El Pichi Here is the game report: Real Betis 3-2 Real Zaragoza: FT Report Gabriel Milito headed over the first opportunity of the game in the second minute, but seconds later Zaragoza missed a glorious chance when Alvaro Maior de Aquino sliced a shot wide of the mark from just six yards out. Betis responded with Fernando producing an inspired run, before his shot was well parried by goalkeeper Luis Garcia. Moments later they came even closer when Marcos Assuncao's free-kick from just outside the penalty area hit the inside of the post before rolling along the line to Garcia. Betis were producing all of the chances, and Oliveira headed over Joaquin's cross from eight yards. The visitors did look threatening on the break though, and Alberto Zapater fired just wide following a cross from Savio, before Savio himself headed wide unmarked from six yards. Zaragoza then took the lead when Savio found his range with a superb curling free-kick, which flew into the top-right corner of the goal with Antoni Prats rooted to the spot. The goal gave the visitors the lead at the half-time interval, but Betis piled on the pressure in the early minutes of the second period, and Assuncao forced Garcia into a flying save. The home side found the equaliser when Joaquin's cross was headed home by Juanito from six yards. The goal gave Betis confidence, and they pushed forward looking for a second goal. Joaquin sent a long-range right-footed shot just wide of the mark, and then Betis did take the lead when Fernando Varela's cross was fired home by Oliveira. In the closing stages Betis gave themselves a two-goal cushion, to secure all three points. Fernando latched on to a through ball from Arturo Arzu before drilling a shot into the top-left corner of the goal from the middle of the penalty area. Fernando again came close with a curling free-kick, but Garcia made a smart save to deny the home side a fourth goal. With the hosts content to sit on their lead, Zaragoza sensed an opportunity to salvage some pride, and the visitors pushed forward in the closing stages in search of a consolation goal. The away side spurned a decent opening when Jose Movilla fired a right-footed shot across the face of goal after he had been released by Oscar. Oscar did manage to halve the deficit four minutes into stoppage time at the end of the game, but it was far too little, too late for Zaragoza.
I am happy too that finally we get to the CL! (even if it has to be Betis ) Still you know that Sevilla is playing a hell of a lot better soccer than Betis, but the scores count more. Amazing to see Betis finally ahead of Sevilla and at this time of the season! who would have known. Let's see how Lopera gets the checkbook out this summer, I'd like to see Betis finally get up and claim a spot in the top teams in Spain, perphaps taking the space Deportivo is leaving....it's just that between Lopera and Ferrer....well, good luck.
Iberian, what planet are you on?? This is one of the dumber things you have posted here. I will show you the real facts. In the last 6 matches for Betis & Scumbag Sevilla, Betis has posted a 3 win, 2 draw & one lost record. Scumbag Sevilla on the other hand has a 2 win, 3 draw, & one lost record. So what do you mean Scumbag Sevilla is playing better? Oh yeah, let's not forget that the one lost that Sevilla has in that timespan was to Betis. So bro before you come in here talkin' crap, check yourself & come correct. To me, you live in a glass house. I am on the outside ready to throw rocks at your punk crib & I will laugh as it comes down. Sorta like your Scumbag side of Real Madrid. Bro get a clue
You gotta stop listening to that f..king regeton shite, and perphaps take one of those reading IQ distance learning classes. Only a Betis fan....