Borja Iglesias scores twice in Betis’ 2-1 win over Girona
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The Verdiblancos defeated Girona 2-1 with two goals from Borja Iglesias in the game that matches date 6 in Spain – LaLiga Santander 2022-2023. The goals of the game for the locals came from Borja Iglesias (14′ 1T, from a penalty and 25′ 2T). While the away goal was scored by Arnau Martinez (6′ 1T).
A great game by Girona, 6 minutes into the first half, was the one that moved the scoreboard thanks to Arnau Martinez. Miguel Gutiérrez sent in a cross that dominated the wheel and got past Rui Dantas da Silva.
The best player of the match was Borja Iglesias. The Betis attacker scored 2 goals, shot 3 times at the opponent’s goal and made 10 correct passes.
Miguel Gutiérrez was another key player. The Girona midfielder was accurate with 94 effective passes and stole 9 balls.
The game’s process was very contentious, with little room for game development. 3 cautioned: Bernardo Espinosa, Miguel Gutiérrez and Oriol Romeu. He was sent off for a direct red card, Míchel in the 20th minute of the first half.
Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini suggested a 4-5-1 formation with Rui Silva in goal; Martín Montoya, Germán Pezzella, Luiz Felipe and Álex Moreno in the defensive line; Guido Rodríguez, William Carvalho, Luiz Henrique, Sergio Canales and Rodri in the middle; and Borja Iglesias in attack.
For their part, Miguel Sánchez Muñoz’s team took the field with a 3-4-3 scheme with Juan Carlos under the three posts; Santiago Bueno, Bernardo Espinosa and Juanpe in defense; Arnau Martinez, Oriol Romeu, Aleix García and Miguel Gutiérrez in midfield; and Rodrigo Riquelme, Valentín Castellanos and Reinier in front.
Miguel Ortiz Arias was the referee who officiated the game at Benito Villamarín Stadium.
The Verdiblancos’ next game in the league will be away to Celta, while Girona host Real Sociedad.
With this result, the host of the game reaches 15 points and is in third place. For their part, the away team remains at 7 units and is eleventh in the tournament.
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