LaLiga: Real Betis Defeats Real Sociedad 3-1 in Thrilling Encounter

Betis breathes life into season with dominant win

Real Betis secured a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, with goals from Cucho Hernandez, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (initially credited), and Pablo Fornals.

The third goal proved to be the decisive blow, crushing Real Sociedad's hopes of a comeback...

Real Betis breathed life into their season with a thrilling 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadio de la Cartuja. This win marked only their second head-to-head triumph in six meetings, leaving La Real to lament another disappointing result.

The match saw Real Sociedad's struggles continue, with the team still searching for their first win of the season. Meanwhile, Betis secured their second victory of the campaign, boosting their morale and league standings. The visitors were unable to cope with Betis' tempo, particularly in the second half, where they conceded two crucial goals

Real Sociedad's nightmare start to the season continues, with the team facing intense scrutiny and pressure to turn things around. In contrast, Real Betis' victory has injected momentum into their campaign, allowing them to climb the league table.

Real Betis took the lead within the first seven minutes when Giovani Lo Celso broke through Real Sociedad's defense and delivered a precise pass to Cucho Hernandez. The Colombian striker showcased his skill by taking a touch, turning towards the goal, and unleashing a powerful shot that landed in the roof of the net.

However, Real Sociedad quickly responded to level the score. The visitors capitalized on a defensive error from Betis, and Ander Barrenetxea cleverly rounded the goalkeeper before passing to Brais Mendez, who curled the ball home with finesse. This swift counterattack highlighted Sociedad's determination to get back into the game.

The match became increasingly scrappy and stop-start following the early goals, with neither side showing much creativity or urgency. The first half was marked by a high number of fouls, resulting in six yellow cards being issued before the break.

The second half began in a similar vein, but Betis quickly took control. Within four minutes of the restart, they scored again, as Abdessamad Ezzalzouli rose high in the box to head home from Pablo Fornals' cross. The goal was initially credited to Ezzalzouli but was later awarded as an own goal to goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

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Real Sociedad attempted to spark a comeback around the hour mark with four substitutions, but the changes had little impact on the game's momentum. Instead, Betis sealed their victory in the 69th minute when Hector Bellerín delivered a precise cross into the box, which Pablo Fornals slid home with ease. This decisive goal effectively ended Sociedad's hopes of a comeback, securing a 3-1 win for the home side.

The third goal proved to be the decisive blow, crushing Real Sociedad's hopes of a comeback. The victory marked Betis' second win of the season and temporarily propelled them into the top four, a significant boost to their league campaign.

Match Highlights:

First Goal: Cucho Hernandez scored for Real Betis in the 7th minute, capitalizing on a precise pass from Giovani Lo Celso.

Equalizer: Brais Méndez leveled the score for Real Sociedad in the 13th minute, thanks to a brilliant assist from Mikel Oyarzabal.

Turning Point: Abdessamad Ezzalzouli scored from a header in the 49th minute, giving Betis the lead.

Final Goal: Pablo Fornals sealed the win for Real Betis in the 69th minute, following a beautiful cross from Hector Bellerin.