Joaquin Prints History Of Real Betis Behind Ludogorets In Friday's Night League

JAKARTA - Real Betis Joaquin has listed his name in the history of the Europa League. He became the oldest goalscorer in the competition thanks to his goal against Ludogorets, Friday, September 16 in the morning WIB.

In that match, Real Betis won 3-2 over Ludogorets. Manuel Pellegrini's team took the lead in the 25th minute through Luiz Henrique's header who received Juan Miranda's cross.

The captain, Joaquin, doubled Betis' lead six minutes before halftime. He fired a curling shot into the top right corner of the goal past goalkeeper Sergio Padt.

The goal made Joaquin the oldest player to score in the Europa League aged 41 and 56 days.

He broke the record for Molde's Daniel Hestad, who was at the Celtic goal in November 2015.

Kiril Despodov took one goal for the Ludogorets before halftime. However, Betis restored their double-digit lead after Sergio Canales scored in the 59th minute.

Ludogoret's substitute, Rick, responded with 16 minutes remaining. But Betis defended for a 3-2 win that puts them at the top of Group C with six points.