English:
Thrilling Seville Derby Ends in Draw Filled With Goals and Cards
Seville, Spain – A vibrant derby between Sevilla and Real Betis ended in a draw at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla. The match, corresponding to matchday 26 of La Liga, was full of intensity from the start.
Real Betis took the lead early on, in the 16th minute, with a goal from Antony, after which he was booked in the 24th minute. The lead was extended in the 37th minute thanks to A. Fidalgo, assisted by A. Ezzalzouli, making it 0-2. However, Sevilla did not give up and began their comeback in the second half.
A. Sanchez pulled one back for Sevilla in the 62nd minute, fuelling the hopes of the home fans. The equalizer came in the 85th minute with a goal from I. Romero, assisted by D. Sow, who was booked immediately after the goal. The match was characterized by its physical play, reflected in the six yellow cards shown, three for each team, the first being for G. Suazo in the 11th minute. Sevilla dominated possession with 55% compared to Betis’s 45%, and had 14 shots (6 on target), while Betis generated 9 (2 on target). Referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea had a busy night in this electrifying encounter. The final whistle blew after J. Sanchez received another yellow card for Sevilla in the 90th minute.
Substitutions sevilla: at minute 46 G. Suazo came in and Oso went out., at minute 46 J. A. Carmona came in and C. Ejuke went out., at minute 70 A. Sanchez came in and I. Romero went out., at minute 74 C. Azpilicueta came in and A. Januzaj went out., at minute 90 D. Sow came in and B. Mendy went out.
Substitutions real betis: at minute 70 A. Fidalgo came in and S. Altimira went out., at minute 70 Cucho Hernandez came in and C. Bakambu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Betis
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Sevilla
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