Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Villarreal II 4th with 63 points, Real Betis II 17th with 45, 18 apart. Real Betis II had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 2nd in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.26/1.55 for Real Betis II and 1.42/0.84 for Villarreal II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.13.
Villarreal II had not lost in 8 games.
Ciudad Deportiva Luis de Sol staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,500. On the scoreboard, Villarreal II led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-4.
Goal scorers
Real Betis II: Carlos Reina (43') · Villarreal II: Albert García (33'), Ayman Arguigue (68'), Ayman Arguigue (89'), Albert García (28')
Key stats
Possession: Real Betis II 64% · Villarreal II 36% · Total shots: 20-18 · On target: 5-9 · Corners: 6-3