Manchester United flop Antony scored a stunning goal to give Real Betis a slender advantage over Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-finals.
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The United loanee doubled Betis' advantage when his right-footed shot soared into the top corner to send the home fans wild on Thursday night at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
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His brilliant effort past ex-United goalkeeper David de Gea was his sixth goal since joining Betis on loan in January. The Italian team pulled a goal back to make it 2-1 heading into the second leg of this Conference League semi-final, but the Brazilian has once again enhanced his reputation.
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Betis have made it clear they want to sign the 25-year-old permanently this summer, with club legend Joaquin joking they will kidnap him to seal the deal.
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Antony will hope to score in the return leg on May 8 as they bid to reach the Conference League final, with Chelsea likely to be in that showpiece event.