MATCH REPORT | One point more in Europe (1-1)
Real Betis drew against Bayer Leverkusen
A great game of football tonight at Benito Villamarín between Real Betis and Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The game was quite close in all aspects and was decided in the final 15 minutes. Borja Iglesias gave Betis the lead from the penalty spot but Andrich tied it up just seven minutes later.
In the first half, the German side started better, with several dangerous approaches to the goal defended by Bravo. However, the Green and Whites reacted well and, step by step, started to overcome the situation. Soon, the team had the ball more and looked for the way to harm their opponents. Borja Iglesias and Aitor Ruibal had two great chances, but couldn't find the net.
After half time, again both teams fought hard for the control of the game. Real Betis finally took the lead with a goal from the penalty spot. But the joy did not last long as seven minutes later Andrich scored for Bayer.
Real Betis: Bravo, Montoya, Pezzella, Edgar, Miranda (Álex Moreno 46'), Guido Rodríguez, William, Joaquín (Lainez 46'), Aitor Ruibal (Juanmi 71'), Fekir (Canales 64'), Borja Iglesias (Willian José 85').
Goals: Borja Iglesias, pen (75').
Booked: Miranda, Pezzella.
Bayer 04: Hradecky, Frimpong, Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapie (Bakker 77'), Andrich, Demirbay, Bellarabi (Paulinho 77'), Adli (Wirtz 69'), Diaby (Palacios 91'), Alario (Schick 69').
Goals: Andrich (82').
Booked: Alario, Tapsoba, Hincapie, Diaby.
Referee: Bartosz Frankowski (Poland).