Alfon and Ishaq give Sevilla another round of the cup (1-2)

RFEF Second Team e.g Extremadura came out on top with Zarvino’s goal Once the second term began, he even enjoyed two very clear chances against Nyland, who saw the first approaching the left post and who saved the second by coming out to cover Zarvino who finished from close range after a good combination in the area. The Sevilla team lacked control, which was not achieved even with Almeida’s changes, as well as the efficiency in scoring in any of the opportunities it had to decide the match.

The match had two very different sides. In the beginning, although it started with Sevilla conceding a chance after losing after only 20 seconds of play, Almeida’s side gradually gained control of the ball. With Gudelj or Joan Jordán between the two centre-backs – They both rotate in this position – Sevilla tried to improve the delivery of the ball, in addition, the two full-backs advanced in their positions until they almost became wingers. A tactical move from Almeida that suits his team well, although he continues to be punished for some losses in vulnerable areas.

Sevilla’s first dangerous attempt came in the 20th minute. A powerful right hand from Gudelj went wide of Robadour’s right post. It was the first yellow card for Sevilla, who threatened again four minutes later, but this time, Talla, at the limit, prevented Ajoumi’s back pass from reaching Isaac in goal position. Although Luis Nicolas tested Nyland with a long shot, after a misunderstanding between Joan Jordaan and Alexis as the ball came out, it was Almeida’s side who took the lead.

In a good combinatorial work, Owusu, very active on the left wing, put a deep ball past Alphon.. Without a clear repetition, doubts about the striker’s positioning remained unresolved, and although he appeared to be ahead, it was validated by the assistant so that his low shot was saved by Robadour with his right foot, although Alfon continued to play to win the ball back and go in, making the score 0-1.

The goal gave Sevilla peace of mind. Not even a new setback with the injury of Juanlo made way for Carmona, Almeida’s team, which scored 0-2 in the 38th minute. Another good work by Owusu on the left that ended with a shot and a back pass towards Agome. The Frenchman, after poor initial control, turned to help Isaacwhose penalty kick hit the inside of his left foot to make it impossible for Robadour.

But the other side of the game came after the break. With Rob Moreno, a young player at Sevilla but a Betis fan, on the pitch, Extremadura went one step further. Zarvino’s goal was a perfect header after a cross from Marco Manchon Poor defending by the centre-backs gave additional encouragement to the locals, who believed in the possibility of an equaliser.

The duel became back and forth. Diego Diaz had a very clear chance after cutting down the left wing, but his shot narrowly missed. Alfon then sent it to Sevilla, but his shot went high. The most obvious will be in the boots of Zarvino, who was blocked by Neyland on his way to tip his shot from close range, and by Isaac, who created a brilliant left-foot shot that Robadour barely cleared.

The Lebrija compatriot would be more visible minutes later, in another good combination on the left wing. The ball fell into the hands of Alexis, who saw Isaac’s diagonal perfectly To put the ball deep and hit his shot with a light touch of Vaseline, it kissed the crossbar before it went wide of the goal.

Sevilla will have no more problems, Although a short lead on the scoreboard caused Extremadura to try all the way to the end. Without foresight, Almeida’s men defended with more discipline in the final minutes to maintain their advantage and qualify for the 32nd round of the King’s Cup. A goal achieved to leave the derby behind and into the draw on Tuesday.