Como v Betis: brawl erupts, two sent off, tempers flare | OneFootball

Tense atmosphere in the friendly match in Cadiz: Fornals and Bellerin sent off after a heated clash with Perrone. Como wins 3-2 thanks to a late goal

Como, chaos in friendly match against Betis: brawl on the field and two red cards. Slaps and tension skyrocket

What was supposed to be a simple summer friendly turned into a real battle. In Cadiz, during the international test between Real Betis and Como, there were moments of high tension culminating in a brawl that forced the referee to pull out two red cards before halftime.

The match, part of Como's summer tour led by Cesc Fabregas, degenerated just before the end of the first half. A slap from Pablo Fornals to Perrone sparked the tempers. The Como midfielder reacted immediately, triggering a chain reaction that involved numerous players from both teams.

From spark to expulsion In the chaos generated in a few moments, the referee struggled to restore order. In the end, he opted for two expulsions: Perrone for Como and Hector Bellerin for Betis, the latter being the protagonist of a rough intervention in the brawl. Fornals, initially involved in the triggering episode, was subsequently removed from the field.

According to Spanish press reports, the situation had already heated up in the previous minutes due to some decisive interventions by Como players, particularly Cutrone, which fueled the nervousness among the Betis ranks. To the point that Manuel Pellegrini, Betis' coach, approached Fabregas to ask for greater moderation from his men.

Como wins, but the friendly ends in the shadows Despite the chaos, the game continued regularly and saw Como win 3-2. The Italians had taken the lead thanks to goals from Diao and Da Cunha. Betis had then tied the score with a penalty converted by Isco and a goal from Junior Firpo. A goal in the final minutes by Azon decided the match, giving the victory to the Lombardy club.

An episode that does not go unnoticed The episode casts a shadow over what was supposed to be a simple summer test. The tension and brawl on the field now risk having disciplinary repercussions, especially for Fornals and Bellerin, both protagonists of behavior far from the spirit of a friendly match.

Como returns home with a prestigious win, but also with the awareness that aggressive competitiveness, if not well-dosed, can become a double-edged sword.

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