Troy Parrott's Classy Assist Secures Win for Real Betis

Troy Parrott’s touch of class helped Real Betis edge past Getafe and surge into third place in La Liga on Thursday night.

At the Benito Villamarín, a tight, bitty contest cracked open just before the interval, and it was the Republic of Ireland striker who supplied the moment of clarity. Parrott, starting after watching Monday’s win at Villarreal from the bench, slipped an unselfish, perfectly weighted pass into the path of Abde Ezzalzouli, who finished for the only goal of the game.

The assist crowned an impressive first half from the Dublin forward. He twice went close himself before turning provider – once attempting an audacious effort from the centre circle, then threatening again from inside the box as Betis pushed Getafe deeper and deeper.

The pressure finally told with Parrott’s decisive contribution, and Betis saw out the second half to claim their fifth league win of the season. The result lifts the Seville club up to third after six rounds, just three points behind early leaders Barcelona.

Upcoming Fixture

Betis now head to Galicia to face Deportivo de A Coruña on Sunday evening (5.30pm Irish time), their last domestic outing before a month-long international break. Parrott will then switch focus to Ireland duty, aiming to carry this sharp club form into their UEFA Nations League campaign.