With a goal from Isco in stoppage time, the Verdiblancos achieved an important victory against the Rojillos and launched themselves into the fight for qualification for international cups.
Real Betis has regained its place in La Liga. The green and white team, composed Claudio Bravo as a starter he won with an agonizing score against Osasuna . Those led by Manuel Pellegrini achieved an important victory which keeps them in the fight for qualifying positions in international competitions .
It was an exciting and close match. Even this has not been without controversy. The Andalusians found joy again and joined the upper zone after two consecutive draws in the Hispanic competition and only one victory in the last six duels. Meanwhile, the red team suffered its defeat, as it stagnated in the middle of the standings, with 13 points.
The start of the match was dull due to the lack of initiative in attack. These were moments of study, where no one risked too much, even if Betis was always closer to the goal. On the other hand, they tried to avoid mistakes and took care to cancel the construction of offensive actions between them.
A few actions from the green and white team could have opened the scoring. Everything indicated that they would go to half-time in a draw, but it happened Goal by Wilian José in the first minute of added time . The shooter anticipated at the near post after a cross from Guido Rodríguez.
The visiting team changed their attitude in the second half and went in search of an equalizer. They were close on several occasions. In fact, they even had a shot that grazed the post. This, in turn, opened up the pitch for Betis and gave them spaces they didn’t have before.
Thus, Assane Diao generated a counterattack thanks to his power and a penalty was awarded. Additionally, it was a double yellow for David García, however, judge Sánchez Martínez was called from the VAR and dismissed his accusation. The situation generated controversy and triggered complaints within the tribunal headed by the Engineer. Meanwhile, it was new life for Osasuna, who almost scored instantly. The controversy followed an involuntary handball by Chadi Riad, which was not taken into account after review of the video refereeing.
Five minutes from time, Rubén García equalizes , who surpassed Bravo with a powerful shot. However, In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Isco, who was the face of the duel, played a short corner, captured the rebound and sealed the duel with a superb volley goal. giving Betis a return to La Liga triumphs.
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