Match report

Real Betis Defeats HJK Helsinki 2–0 in UEFA Europa League

HJK helsinki
HJK helsinki
0–2
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Real Betis
Real Betis
Sep 8, 2022

Real Betis emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League match against HJK Helsinki at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. The Spanish side dominated proceedings and secured a 2-0 win, thanks to two goals from Willian Jose. Despite HJK's valiant efforts, they were unable to capitalize on their chances, particularly when a goal was controversially cancelled by VAR.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: HJK Helsinki 0–2 Real Betis
  • • Willian Jose scored both goals for Real Betis (penalty at 45+1, normal goal at 64)
  • • HJK's goal by L. Lingman was cancelled by VAR in the 69th minute
  • • Real Betis made several substitutions including Juanmi and Luiz Felipe

Lineups

HJK helsinki

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
  • 15 M. Tenho (D)
  • 22 J. Raitala (D)
  • 23 P. Soiri (M)
  • 10 N. Boujellab (M)
  • 21 S. Väänänen (M)
  • 8 L. Lingman (M)
  • 24 D. Browne (M)
  • 77 M. Abubakari (F)
  • 7 S. Hostikka (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 A. Olusanya
  • 19 C. Terho
  • 20 Murilo
  • 14 M. Peltola
  • 56 P. Hetemaj
  • 6 A. Halme
  • 4 J. Toivio
  • 37 A. Tanaka
  • 9 Riku Riski
  • 58 J. Yli-Kokko
  • 12 J. Tånnander
  • 2 P. Arajuuri

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 24 Aitor Ruibal (D)
  • 16 G. Pezzella (D)
  • 6 Víctor Ruíz (D)
  • 33 Juan Miranda (D)
  • 4 P. Akouokou (M)
  • 14 William Carvalho (M)
  • 11 Luiz Henrique (M)
  • 17 Joaquín (M)
  • 7 Juanmi (M)
  • 12 Willian José (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Rodri
  • 19 Luiz Felipe
  • 10 Sergio Canales
  • 18 A. Guardado
  • 5 G. Rodríguez
  • 13 Rui Silva
  • 23 Y. Sabaly
  • 3 Edgar González
  • 9 Borja Iglesias
  • 15 Álex Moreno
  • 25 Dani Martín

Timeline

  1. Real Betis
    6' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juanmi · On: Rodri
  2. Real Betis
    25' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Víctor Ruiz

    Foul

  3. Real Betis
    45'+1 Real Betis Var · Penalty confirmed
    Rodri
  4. HJK helsinki
    45'+2 HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    N. Boujellab

    Foul

  5. Real Betis
    45'+3 Real Betis Goal · Penalty
    Willian Jose
  6. Real Betis
    46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Víctor Ruiz · On: Luiz Felipe
  7. Real Betis
    48' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Germán Pezzella

    Foul

  8. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joaquín · On: Sergio Canales
  9. Real Betis
    64' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose
  10. HJK helsinki
    69' HJK helsinki Var · Goal cancelled
    L. Lingman
  11. HJK helsinki
    74' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Abubakari · On: A. Olusanya
  12. HJK helsinki
    74' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Soiri · On: C. Terho
  13. HJK helsinki
    74' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Boujellab · On: Murilo
  14. Real Betis
    75' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Luiz Henrique · On: A. Guardado
  15. Real Betis
    75' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: William Carvalho · On: G. Rodriguez
  16. HJK helsinki
    87' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hoskonen · On: Matti Peltola
  17. HJK helsinki
    88' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lingman · On: P. Hetemaj

Match Stats

Stat HJK helsinki Real Betis
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 20
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 481 512
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 8
Shots on Target 1 5
Shots off Target 0 7
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 406 433
Shots Inside Box 3 16
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted decisively in favor of Real Betis when Willian Jose converted a penalty kick at the 45+1 minute, giving them a halftime lead.
  • ▸ Willian Jose's second goal at 64 minutes sealed Real Betis' victory and dampened HJK Helsinki's hopes of mounting a comeback.