Real Betis Fans Had Major Troy Parrott Takeaway After Goalless Champions League Outing

Real Betis secured a second successive Champions League win on Wednesday night, producing a late comeback to beat Porto 3-2 in Seville. Troy Parrott started the game, although it was not his most successful night in front of goal.

Hosting their first Champions League game in over two decades, Real Betis took the lead through a wonder strike from Abde Ezzalzouli early in the second half. Porto would respond by taking the lead with two goals of their own, taking that lead into the final 15 minutes or so.

Parrott was substituted just after the hour mark, being replaced by Cucho. The Colombian went on to score the equaliser before Isco won it from the penalty spot late on.

This result means that Real Betis have won each of their two opening Champions League fixture, sitting ninth in the league phase table. Real Betis fans impressed with Troy Parrott in UCL clash This was not Troy Parrott's best night in front of goal, not coming close to scoring before his replacement went on to find the back of the net.

In saying that, quite a few Real Betis fans came away impressed with his display. Recommended A number of supporters admitted they have been pleasantly surprised by the Irishman's overall play up front having initially believed he was little more than a poacher.

Qué forma de recibir de espaldas y ser capaz de descargar a sus compañeros. Es una maravilla ver cómo se asocia.

What a way to receive with his back to goal and be able to release the ball to his teammates. It's a marvel to watch how he links up.

What a forward Troy Parrott seems to me. Those of us, like me, who had him pegged as a finisher and nothing more were dead wrong from start to finish.

Parrott es un acierto de manual. Este chaval me parece flipante que lo hayamos fichado.