UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · WED, OCT 14
Real Betis Seville vs FC Porto match report: Real Betis Seville edge past FC Porto
A goalless first half gave way to five goals after the break as Real Betis Seville came from behind to beat FC Porto.
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Final score
Real Betis Seville won 3-2 after a 0-0 half-time score. The match finished as a home win.
Goals
Abde Ezzalzouli put Real Betis Seville ahead in the 47th minute, assisted by Francisco Garcia. Gabriel Veiga equalised for FC Porto in the 54th minute, and Samu Aghehowa put Porto ahead in the 61st minute, assisted by Pepe. Cucho Hernandez levelled for Real Betis Seville in the 74th minute, assisted by Antony, and Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 84th minute. Each goal was the scorer's first UEFA Champions League goal for their club this season.
Match flow
Real Betis Seville were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half, and neither side held the upper hand across the match.
Key stats
Real Betis Seville had 54% possession and 7 shots on target to FC Porto's 5. Betis also had 5 corners to Porto's 1. In the second half, Porto had 5 shots on target to Betis' 3.
Discipline
Both sides received 4 yellow cards, with no red cards. The match was officiated by Clement Turpin.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Real Betis Seville the favourites, at an implied 44%; Real Betis Seville won the match.
What it means
Real Betis Seville are 9th with 6 points and a goal difference of 2. FC Porto are 30th with 0 points and a goal difference of -3.
Verdict
Real Betis Seville recovered from a second-half deficit to win 3-2, with Isco's penalty proving decisive. FC Porto took the lead through Samu Aghehowa but could not hold on, leaving them without a point from the match.