On 19 December, one of the matches of the 18th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Granada (Spain) and Sevilla (Spain) met.
Spanish Championship, 18th round
Granada (Spain) - Sevilla (Spain) - 0:3 (0:2)
Goals: A. Pedrosa (23), Ocampos (32), Ramos (49).
Warnings: Gerard Gambo (38), R. Torrente (57), M. Bueno (74).
Review of the match Granada - Sevilla:
The La Liga match between Granada and Sevilla at the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes saw a tense battle between two formidable teams. It was clear from the start that Sevilla were ready to dominate the match. Their attacking style of play put strong pressure on Granada's defence and after a while they opened the scoring. In the 23rd minute, Sevilla's A. Pedrosa struck the hosts' goal. "Granada" tried to recover from the early setback, but could not create a single worthwhile moment. As the first half progressed, Sevilla continued to dominate the match. In the 32nd minute, L. Ocampos added to the visitors' lead with a good strike, leaving Granada in disarray. Things got even worse for the hosts when G. Gumbau received a yellow card in the 38th minute, making things worse for Granada. Hopes of a return to winning ways faded when the half-time whistle blew and the score was 0-2 in favour of Sevilla. The second half began with a desperate attempt by Granada to turn the tide of the match. In the 46th minute G. Villar was replaced by M. Uzuni, which gave fresh energy to the Granada team. However, their efforts were quickly thwarted as Sevilla continued to dominate. In the 49th minute, Sevilla increased their lead when S. Ramos struck the opponents' goal. The third goal forced Granada's defence to stagger and effectively sealed the game for the visitors. With every minute Granada tried to regain control of the game.
In the 57th minute, R. Torrente received a yellow card, which further aggravated the situation. To change the dynamics of the match, Granada made two substitutions in the 64th minute. K. Neve was replaced by A. Fernandez, and S. Ruiz came on in place of N. Petrovic. Meanwhile, Sevilla also made changes in the 71st minute: Suso came on in place of M. Bueno and L. Ocampos was replaced by R. Mira. The substitutions gave a new impetus to both sides, but Sevilla continued to control the game. In the 74th minute, M. Bueno received a yellow card, which reflected the heat of the contest. In an attempt to save their pride, Granada made a fourth substitution in the 78th minute, bringing on A. Puertas instead of J. Callejon. Sevilla also made their last substitution in the 81st minute, with J. En-Nesiri replacing A. Callejon. En-Nesiri replaced A. Januzaj. The substitutions did not change the course of the match, and Sevilla kept the advantage. In the final minutes of the game Sevilla made the last substitution, replacing B. Soumare with Marcao. The final whistle blew and Granada fans were left disappointed as their team suffered a comprehensive 0-3 defeat to Sevilla. It was a well-deserved victory for Sevilla, who showed their attacking prowess throughout the match. Granada, for their part, will regret the missed opportunities and hope to bounce back in the coming matches. Overall, the match was an exciting spectacle for neutral spectators, emphasising the skill and competitiveness of both teams.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Granada - Cadiz, Sevilla - Athletic.
Statistics of the match Granada - Sevilla:
Granada | Sevilla | |
---|---|---|
3 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
12 | Kicks | 12 |
4 | Blocked shots | 2 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
3 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
10 | Offences | 18 |
6 | Corner | 4 |
2 | Offsides | 2 |
51% | Ball possession | 49% |
2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
2 | Keeper saves | 3 |
492 | Total assists | 484 |
409 | Accurate assists | 399 |
83% | Accuracy of passes | 82% |