Oviedo: Akor makes Sánchez-Pizjuán dance (4-0)

He Sevilla FC faced this match with ten victims, since Matías Almeyda could only recover Juanlu from the long list of injured and sanctioned for this match against the Real Oviedo. However, this evil also hit the Asturian team, which suffered six losses at Nervión.

The Sevilla coach once again turned to the three central defenders, despite the defensive defeats, with Akor Adams and Alexis Sanchez as references in the attack. The Nigerian left the Mestalla match very shaken, his repeated offsides and poor finishing placed him at the center of criticism. However, Almeyda was unable to remove Isaac, who served his second suspension, and Akor responded before heading to the African Cup.

It was so unusual that the Sevilla FC scored in his stadium in the 3rd minute, as if the African striker was winning one on one, taking advantage of a beautiful pass from Agoumé from the center of the field, yes, courtesy of the rival defense. Celebration at Nervión, even if the Sevilla team struggled to get into the match. And the first minutes were dominated by Oviedo, who did not penalize further on his arrival in the area due to the (also) reduced size of his squad. Just a whim Rondon does some work Vlachodimos during the first four hours of the match.

Fear came when Diaz de Mera He spent a full five minutes determining whether or not there was a Mendy hand in the Sevilla box. Patience paid off and the referee called a foul in favor of the home team and, immediately afterwards, Sevilla’s second goal was played. Once again, with Akor Adams implied. The Nigerian escaped pressure from his rivals until he managed to break into the box for Sow to come from behind and finish first.

It was the 21st minute and two goals added before the break, the Christmas miracles continued. It had been a year and a half since Sevilla had this advantage over a rival in the first half hour. of the match and decided to slow down the pace of the match. The ball wandered across the grass, with both teams creating unclear chances for either side. The one who suffered the most from this score was the turf of Sánchez-Pizjuán. Last of the first half was Akor Adams, who received a very difficult ball inside the area and managed to finish, but the ball did not find the goal.

After the break, Almeyda was forced to move to Sow due to some inconveniences, Manu Bueno replaces the Swiss. Sevilla FC started better placed and He allowed himself the luxury of playing the ball with a certain serenity. The Sevilla team had fun and the third arrived. New decisive pass from Akor, this time, with a backheel, to Mendy. The Frenchman brought down David Costas and defined the counter perfectly Aaron Escandell. Third on the scoreboard, the entire stands took a breath and, in passing, remembered the board of directors before the holding of its ordinary general meeting.

Almeyda’s men did not want to leave him there, taking advantage of the facilities offered by their rival. In fact, the fourth was touched with the fingers after a quick play from Oso, who sometimes reminded us of Valentín Barco, with his speed and ease in entering the kitchen. The young player caused a corner in the 64th minute, which Akor almost materializes as he finishes with his head, but Escandell showed a saving hand.

Almeyda held his eleven as long as he could, with the exception of the forced substitution of Sow at half-time, until in the 76th minute the Argentinian took over. Alexis and Mendy. The Chilean continues to be in the shadow of the good games he had when he arrived at Sevilla, while the French midfielder made his debut as a goalscorer for Sevilla in a match in which he stood out from most of his teammates. They both left applauded. However, Joan Jordán received more whistles than applause. The Catalan faced his team for the first time after his loan spell at Alavés and the reception was not entirely friendly.

Sevilla slowed down the pace of the match, as they already had to think about the difficult match Copa del Rey round of 16. And Luis Carrión’s men, who only had one left, could only look at the fourth goal with anger. A very playful Ejuke who snuck into the area and put the finishing touches. 4-0, Christmas carols in the stronghold of Sevilla and now despite the trip to Vitoria to face Alavés.