Scott and Antony sent off in pre-season friendly

What the report says

Bournemouth and Real Betis finished level at 2-2 in a pre-season friendly in Seville, but the match was overshadowed by a confrontation that led to red cards for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott and Betis forward Antony. According to BBC Sport Football, the incident happened shortly before half-time after Betis midfielder Nelson Deossa reacted to a foul by kicking the ball at Bournemouth defender Bafode Diakite, prompting players from both sides to become involved.

Scott and Antony were among those pushing during the melee, and the referee dismissed both players. The match itself remained competitive throughout, with Marcus Tavernier putting Bournemouth ahead in the 41st minute. Cucho Hernandez equalised for Betis in the second half, before Evanilson restored Bournemouth’s lead and Pablo Fornals later secured another equaliser for the Spanish side.

The result came in Bournemouth’s penultimate pre-season game as they continue preparations for the new season. Their final friendly is scheduled against Mainz on 15 August, and they will then begin their Premier League campaign against Manchester City on 23 August. The red cards may be of limited significance in a friendly, but the incident was notable because it involved players from both clubs and disrupted a match meant to serve as a final tune-up before competitive fixtures.