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Betis Edges Fiorentina 2-1 in First Leg of Conference League Semifinal

Goals from Ezzalzouli and Antony give Betis a slim advantage, with Ranieri’s response keeping Fiorentina in contention for the return leg in Florence.

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Overview

  • Betis secured a 2-1 home victory over Fiorentina in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League semifinal at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville.
  • Oussama Ezzalzouli opened the scoring for Betis in the 6th minute, with the goal confirmed after a VAR review.
  • Antony extended Betis' lead in the 64th minute with a powerful strike, but Fiorentina captain Luca Ranieri responded in the 73rd minute to keep the tie alive.
  • The match showcased Betis' attacking strength, supported by an electric home crowd, while Fiorentina showed resilience in the second half, especially after Moise Kean's introduction.
  • The decisive second leg will take place on May 8 at Fiorentina's Stadio Artemio Franchi, where the Italian side will aim to overturn the one-goal deficit and reach their third consecutive final in the competition.