On-loan Campbell fires Betis past Deportivo
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December 4, 2012, Tuesday
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COSTA Rica forward Joel Campbell netted a late winner from long range to give Real Betis a 3-2 victory at Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish league on Sunday.
Back-to-back wins for Betis lifted it into fourth place and the Champions League positions.
Ruben Castro put Betis in control with his seventh and eighth goals of the season in the 39th and 55th minutes, both coming from crosses by Ignacio "Nacho" Perez.
Ivan "Riki" Sanchez pulled Deportivo level with goals in the 56th and 61st, and Deportivo coach Jose Oltra sent on an extra striker for a defender in the 72nd, looking to complete the comeback.
But four minutes later, Campbell was given time to pick his spot before unleashing an unstoppable left-foot shot that landed just inside the far post to secure all three points.
"Our fans should be proud of this team," said Betis coach Pepe Mel. "The team fought as a unit and was quick to strike on the break. Both sides were brave with their decisions. We both sent on players to look for the win, but we were the lucky ones."
Mel said that the 20-year-old Campbell, who arrived this summer on loan from English club Arsenal, is finding his place with his new squad despite his commitments with his national team.
"Some people in Costa Rica may get angry that I say this, but we have always said that so many hours in a plane crossing the Atlantic is not good for him," said Mel.
"Since he has been here with us he has learned the way we play. It's good for all of us, for Betis, Costa Rica, and the player that he does well now, so next year he will enjoy being with Arsenal."
Back-to-back wins for Betis lifted it into fourth place and the Champions League positions.
Ruben Castro put Betis in control with his seventh and eighth goals of the season in the 39th and 55th minutes, both coming from crosses by Ignacio "Nacho" Perez.
Ivan "Riki" Sanchez pulled Deportivo level with goals in the 56th and 61st, and Deportivo coach Jose Oltra sent on an extra striker for a defender in the 72nd, looking to complete the comeback.
But four minutes later, Campbell was given time to pick his spot before unleashing an unstoppable left-foot shot that landed just inside the far post to secure all three points.
"Our fans should be proud of this team," said Betis coach Pepe Mel. "The team fought as a unit and was quick to strike on the break. Both sides were brave with their decisions. We both sent on players to look for the win, but we were the lucky ones."
Mel said that the 20-year-old Campbell, who arrived this summer on loan from English club Arsenal, is finding his place with his new squad despite his commitments with his national team.
"Some people in Costa Rica may get angry that I say this, but we have always said that so many hours in a plane crossing the Atlantic is not good for him," said Mel.
"Since he has been here with us he has learned the way we play. It's good for all of us, for Betis, Costa Rica, and the player that he does well now, so next year he will enjoy being with Arsenal."
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