2 – 3
“Viktor Tsygankov gave Girona a flying start, driving a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the left corner to put the hosts ahead inside seven minutes.”
Pivotal“Betis hit back quickly as Marc Roca, the man who had conceded a free kick moments earlier, atoned with a composed right-footed strike from outside the box into the right corner, assisted by Abde Ezzalzouli to level at 1-1.”
Pivotal“Real Betis took the lead for the first time when Abde Ezzalzouli finished clinically from the centre of the box on the counter-attack, assisted by Cédric Bakambu — one of the two half-time substitutes — to make it 2-1.”
Pivotal“Girona were handed a lifeline when Aitor Ruibal fouled substitute Joel Roca inside the area. Azzedine Ounahi stepped up and drilled a confident penalty into the top left corner to restore parity at 2-2.”
Pivotal“In a chaotic sixty-second spell, both Ounahi and Riquelme were booked for a sideline argument before Riquelme, still on the pitch having just received his yellow card, latched onto a chance from the centre of the box to coolly finish past the Girona goalkeeper and seal a stunning 3-2 win for Betis with ten minutes remaining.”
Pivotal
Girona
Real Betis
Outstanding performance
Real Betis•AttackerReal Betis claimed a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Girona on Tuesday night in a match that swung dramatically in the second half. Girona dominated the statistical picture — controlling 56% of possession, generating 51 dangerous attacks to Betis' 30, and completing passes at a 90% clip — but their inability to convert that dominance into goals proved costly. Betis were ruthlessly clinical, taking the lead twice through Marc Roca's composed finish from outside the box and Abde Ezzalzouli's cool strike on the counter, before substitute Rodrigo Riquelme settled the contest with a poacher's effort in the 80th minute just seconds after collecting a yellow card. Ezzalzouli was the standout performer, directly involved in two goals with an assist and the decisive strike, while Riquelme's impact from the bench proved decisive. For Betis, the win continues an impressive run of form and provides valuable points in their push away from the lower mid-table zone; for Girona, it is a painful defeat given how thoroughly they controlled large spells of the contest, a reminder that statistics without end product count for little.
How entertaining was this match?
Foul committed by Thomas Lemar - Girona.
Isco from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Isco from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Hugo Rincón from Girona won a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution for Real Betis: Ricardo Rodríguez replaces Abde Ezzalzouli.
Foul committed by Marc Roca of Real Betis.
Vitor Reis from Girona won an attacking free kick.
Offside called against Girona. Cristhian Stuani is offside.
Corner awarded to Girona after a concession by Marc Roca.
Viktor Tsygankov's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Substitution for Girona: Thomas Lemar replaces Iván Martín.
Substitution for Girona: Hugo Rincón replaces Arnau Martínez.
Cristhian Stuani of Girona won a free kick in an attacking position.
Natan from Real Betis commits a foul.
assist: Abde Ezzalzouli
Goal! Real Betis lead 3-2 after Rodrigo Riquelme scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Azzedine OunahiYellow CardAzzedine Ounahi from Girona receives a yellow card.
Rodrigo RiquelmeYellow CardRodrigo Riquelme of Real Betis receives a yellow card.
Marc Bartra of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Azzedine Ounahi of Girona.
Foul by Marc Roca of Real Betis.
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Vitor Reis of Girona.
Isco from Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
Rodrigo Riquelme commits a handball for Real Betis.
Substitution for Real Betis: Héctor Bellerín replaces Aitor Ruibal.
Substitution for Real Betis: Isco replaces Pablo Fornals.
Daley Blind of Girona won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Sofyan Amrabat - Real Betis.
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high over the goal from a free kick.
Substitution for Girona: Cristhian Stuani replaces Claudio Echeverri.
Foul committed by Marc Roca of Real Betis.
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona won a free kick in the attacking zone.
Natan from Real Betis commits a foul.
Viktor Tsygankov from Girona won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Valentín Gómez of Real Betis.
Viktor Tsygankov from Girona was awarded a free kick in defense.
Daley Blind of Girona won a free kick in defense.
Cédric Bakambu of Real Betis commits a foul.
Iván Martín from Girona won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Azzedine Ounahi scores for Girona with a right-footed shot into the top left corner. The match remains 2-2.
Penalty awarded to Girona as Joel Roca is fouled in the penalty area.
Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Girona as Joel Roca is fouled in the penalty area.
Substitution for Girona: Joel Roca replaces Fran Beltrán.
Iván Martín from Girona committed a foul.
assist: Cédric Bakambu
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Goal! Real Betis takes a 2-1 lead over Girona as Abde Ezzalzouli scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Cédric Bakambu after a fast break.
Rodrigo Riquelme of Real Betis misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the ball goes high. The assist came from Pablo Fornals following a corner.
Real Betis wins a corner after Arnau Martínez concedes.
Foul committed by Daley Blind against Girona.
Pablo Fornals from Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
Cédric Bakambu of Real Betis commits a foul.
Daley Blind of Girona won a free kick in defense.
Cédric BakambuYellow CardCédric Bakambu of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
Cédric Bakambu from Real Betis commits a foul.
Daley Blind from Girona won a free kick in defense.
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Vitor Reis for Girona.
Substitution for Real Betis: Rodrigo Riquelme replaces Giovani Lo Celso.
The second half begins with the match tied at 1-1 between Girona and Real Betis.
Substitution for Real Betis: Rodrigo Riquelme replaces Giovani Lo Celso.
First half ends with Girona and Real Betis tied 1-1.
Corner awarded to Girona after a concession by Natan.
Daley Blind's shot for Girona from a difficult position on the right is blocked. The assist came from Viktor Tsygankov with a through ball.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis committed a foul.
Azzedine Ounahi from Girona won a free kick on the left wing.
Daley Blind's shot for Girona from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Iván Martín with a through ball.
Claudio Echeverri from Girona won a free kick in an attacking position.
Sofyan Amrabat from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Viktor Tsygankov commits a handball for Girona.
Natan from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Viktor Tsygankov of Girona.
Abde Ezzalzouli's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Natan provided the assist.
Foul committed by Vitor Reis of Girona.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Missed chance. Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis takes a left-footed shot from outside the box after a free kick.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Vitor Reis of Girona.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis.
assist: Abde Ezzalzouli
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as Marc Roca scores for Real Betis with a right-footed shot from outside the box into the right corner, assisted by Abde Ezzalzouli.
Offside called against Girona. Arnau Martínez is offside.
Claudio Echeverri from Girona won a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Marc Roca of Real Betis.
Corner awarded to Girona after a concession by Natan.
Claudio Echeverri's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Fran Beltrán provided the assist.
Missed chance. Azzedine Ounahi from Girona shot with his right foot from a difficult position on the right.
Giovani Lo CelsoYellow CardGiovani Lo Celso of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Giovani Lo Celso of Real Betis.
Arnau Martínez of Girona won a free kick in defense.
Goal! Girona takes the lead 1-0 with Viktor Tsygankov scoring from the center of the box with a right-footed shot into the left corner.
Goal! Girona takes the lead 1-0 against Real Betis as Viktor Tsygankov scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
