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Real Betis defeats FC Porto 3-2 in Champions League comeback
Real Betis secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against FC Porto in their second UEFA Champions League match at Estadio La Cartuja. After a scoreless first half, the game opened up significantly in the second period.
Abde Ezzalzouli put Betis ahead in the 47th minute, but Porto responded through goals from Gabri Veiga and Samu Aghehowa to take a 2-1 lead. Betis fought back when Cucho Hernandez equalized in the 74th minute, following an assist from Antony. The match was ultimately decided in the 84th minute when Isco converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review for a foul on Angel Ortiz.
The victory moves Betis to six points in the competition, while Porto remains without points after two matches. Amidst the sporting success, Betis player Antony reported that his home was burglarized during the match, expressing his frustration and concern for his family's safety on social media.
Entities
Antony · Estadio La Cartuja · FC Porto · Isco · La Cartuja · Manuel Pellegrini · Real Betis · UEFA Champions League
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ez Abde scored the opening goal for Betis in the 47th minute. rr.pt · world-today-journal.com · theobjective.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Referee Clément Turpin disallowed a Porto goal due to a handball by Borja Sainz. rr.pt · world-today-journal.com · theobjective.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Gabri Veiga equalized for FC Porto with a free kick in the 54th minute. world-today-journal.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Real Betis defeated FC Porto 3-2 in a UEFA Champions League match. rr.pt · world-today-journal.com · theobjective.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cucho Hernandez scored for Betis to equalize the match at 2-2. world-today-journal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manuel Pellegrini reached 29 career victories in the Champions League.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Samu Aghehowa scored to give Porto a 2-1 lead in the 61st minute. world-today-journal.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Isco converted a penalty in the 84th minute to secure the win for Betis. theobjective.com