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DOM 27.09.2015
Sporting intensity
The game started with the usual intensity that Sporting puts in its matches. Abelardo´s men surrounded Betis thanks to an aggressive pressing that handcuffed the Andalusians, unable to weave plays in the first stages of the clash, in which were not able to pick up the pace demanded by the locals.
Carlos Castro
As a result of the "Gijonés" domain came the first goal of the game, by Carlos Castro. The striker, who replaced the injured Sanabria, took advantage of an action by Halilovic to get rid of the Betis defenders in a great move. The striker stood before Adam and finished perfectly to put his team ahead.
Joaquín
There was no reaction from the Sevilla team until the half time break. Then, Betis went back into the field with fresh ideas and found the equalizer at the start of the second half. Ruben Castro received a measured center at the far post and left a great assist to Joaquín, who beat Alberto with an accurate header.
Great finish by Rubén Castro
The draw had a good effect to Pepe Mel´s men. They exploited Sporting´s physical wear of the first half and gained presence in the attacking half. And at the decisive moment reappeared again the team scorer. Ruben Castro took advantage of a defensive error to score one of the goals of the matchday with a strong shoot that slipped into the goal after bouncing off the crossbar.
Decisive Adán
The team from Gijón wanted to react after the double blow suffered. Advanced lines and tried to regain the high pressing of the first half. However, the best chance of the "Rojiblancos" was disrupted by Antonio Adan. Guerrero won a ball at the edge of the area and gave the ball to Carlos Castro, who crashed with the Betis goalkeeper. The Sporting players insisted until the end, but the lack of success and the good work of Betis left the three points on the way to Seville
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