We’re Back!
By: wan | September 14th, 2008
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Apologies to all Betis fans for the silence and lack of updates over the last two weeks.
It’s tough enough to think about football much less write about it when you are dealing with family emergencies. But all is now well so I am back… and so are Betis!
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It was my intention during the international break to write about our newest arrival Sergio Garcia and how he could well have changed my mind about Betis lacking a player on whom the fans can pin our hopes on after the debacle with Edu when life came knocking…
Still I tried to keep in touch with what was happening in Betis-ville and didn’t miss the episode with Edu when finally he decided to speak up after months of being treated very shabbily – and with the outcome being that there was some hope the club could still retain him. I am still on his side and really hopes the club can do what’s right.
BUT if disaster really strikes, and Edu leaves, I can really see Garcia stepping into the frame to replace him…perhaps not yet in terms of goals or performances but at least in terms of becoming a symbol to galvanise the fans. There are certain players who are able to do this, players fans would pay to watch even if the team was crap – just for that one moment of magic or a piece of skill that restores the faith that there is still romance in an ever-increasing commercial pursuit. Some of the names that have thrilled me include Paul Gascogine, Matt le Tissier, Paulo Di Canio – names not synonymous with success but each a maverick that left unforgettable memories even if their playing time was short.
So it was with this anticipation that I looked forward to the game with Getafe and my faith was partially restored. After the tactical timidity in their last match, Chaparro restored his favourite 4-3-3 and in particular the attacking trident of Gonzalez, Pavone and Garcia. The trio and the team (with Emana once again proving prominent) showed glimpses of their attacking potential but was plauged once again with an inability to put the ball into the net.
In a similar situation to their last match, the woodwork and goalkeeper conspired to keep out the Betis strikers and the team almost paid the price again for their prolifigacy but thankfully Getafe’s Juan Albin missed his penalty.
So it is a glass-half-filled situation with Betis: the team is playing well and creating chances but if they can’t score, they can’t win. This impotence in front of goal seems more a mental and psychological problem rather than a question of ability. As long as they continue to play well and create chances, the goals will come.
Chaparro seems to agree with his post-match comments:
“We need to step up a level but overall I am satisfied. I thought that with the way that we played and the chances that we had that we would score at least one goal. In the first half we were not intelligent in front of goal. In the second half we also had opportunities but could not convert them. Then there was the penalty and we almost lost the game. We are working hard to improve and we have to step up and play even better.”
And you know what? The next match is the PERFECT time for Betis to break the duck – the losers next door are coming to town!! And we will prepare them the perfect welcome to send them back to their home with their tails behind their backs.
Come on Betis!!!
Category: Real Betis Team News
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