MATCH REPORT | Real Betis draws against Extremadura UD (1-1)

The Green-and-Whites won in the penalty shootout

Real Betis played last night its fifth friendly of the season. It was at Francisco de la Hera Stadium against Extremadura UD. From the beginning, Betis controlled the ball possession entirely. The home team was waiting in defence, trying to counterattack. In the 15th minute, the referee whistle for penalty when Narváez was tackled inside the box. However, Tienza stopped the shot from Sergio León.

Real Betis continued controlling the game but the opposite side had a couple of chances in counterattacks. The next clear chance came from Joaquín after a good pass by Barragán, but his effort was too bland. Then it was Extremadura the team that could open the score through a header from Willy that went millimetres wide. But, just before half time, the home team took the lead. Valverde run alone towards the goal and put the ball pass Adán.

The second half started and Quique Setién changed the team almost completely except Narváez. The team went for the goal and Nahuel had two early chances. First with a wide a shot and afterwards with a header that the keeper stopped. Also Zozulia could have scored a few minutes after but his header went slightly high. A minute later, Fabián dribbled the keeper and shot but a defender cleared the ball over the line.

The team finally scored in a ravelled play. Zozulia shot to the post and a few rebounds happened. In the end, Amat tapped the ball in. The goal made the team push forward until the end, and had many occasions but none of them successful. The game ended and went into the penalty shootout. Real Betis scored three out of four penalties, and Extremadura only scored one, with a great performance by Dani Giménez.

 

Extremadura UD: Tienza, Aitor, Candelas, Zamora, Echevarri, Pardo, Valverde, Miranda, Willy, Airam Benito, Jairo. Also played: Cordero, Jesús Rubia, Márquez, Pérez, Montelongo, Samuel, Dylan, Miguel Rubia.
Goals: Valverde 44.

Real Betis Balompié: Adán (Dani Giménez 46), Barragán (Rafa Navarro 46), Mandi (Amat 46), Pezzella (Tosca 46), Junior (Durmisi 46 (José Carlos 75)), De la Hoz (Brasanac 46), Camarasa (Fabián 46), Narváez (Guardado 62), Joaquín (Francis 46), Aitor (Nahuel 46), Sergio León (Zozulia 46).
Goals: Amat 64.