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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• Antony starring on loan at Betis
• Scores stunner against Fiorentina
• Inch closer to European final

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  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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  WHAT NEXT?

  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.

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