Troy Parrott Shines as Real Betis Defeats Getafe 1-0

Troy Parrott delivered the decisive touch of class as Real Betis edged past Getafe 1-0 at the Benito Villamarín on Thursday night, a result that fired the Seville side up to third in La Liga.

Betis now sit just three points off leaders Barcelona after six rounds, and they have their Irish striker to thank for the game’s one moment of real incision.

Left on the bench in Monday’s win at Villarreal, Parrott made his chance count this time. The Dublin forward buzzed around the Getafe back line from the outset, twice threatening a breakthrough before the interval – first with an audacious effort from near the centre circle, then with a sharper opening inside the box.

The pressure finally told just before half-time. Spotting the run of Abde Ezzalzouli, Parrott chose the unselfish option, sliding a slick, perfectly weighted pass into the winger’s path. Ezzalzouli did the rest, finishing what proved to be the only goal of the night and the latest step in Betis’ quietly impressive start to the campaign.

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Next up is a trip to Deportivo de A Coruña on Sunday evening (5.30pm Irish time), Betis’ final domestic outing before a month-long international break. Parrott will head into that window aiming to carry this club form onto the international stage, with Ireland’s UEFA Nations League ambitions very much in his sights.