On 12 January, one of the matches of the 20th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Sevilla (Spain) and Alaves (Spain) met.
Spanish Championship, 20th round
Sevilla (Spain) - Alaves (Spain) - 2:3 ( 0:2)
Goals: Mir (70), Ocampos (81) - N. Tenaglia (26), Kike Gar Gar Gar (26), Kike Gar (81) - N. Tenaglia (26), Kike García (40), R. Duarte (90)
Warnings: R. Marin (23), Sumare (50), Marcao (59), Navas (64), M. Diaz (74), C. Benavidez (81).
Sevilla vs Alaves match review:
In an exciting La Liga match, Sevilla hosted Alaves at the legendary Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. The match proved to be an exciting one for both teams, with Alaves eventually winning 3-2. The game was filled with drama, excitement and brilliant individual performances. "Alaves" started the match sharply, taking the lead on 26 minutes thanks to a goal by N. Tenaglia. The visitors continued to dominate, increasing their lead just before the break thanks to a goal by C. Garcia in the 40th minute. Sevilla's defence struggled to contain Alaves' attacks, and the score at half-time was 0-2 in favour of the visitors. In the second half, Sevilla had a mountain to climb to salvage anything from this game. However, the hosts could not find their rhythm, and in the 50th minute B. Sumare received a yellow card. Soumare received a yellow card. Manager Julen Lopetegui decided to shake things up and made a number of substitutions to improve his team's chances. In the 55th minute, I. Romero Bernal replaced M. Diaz, giving fresh energy to the Sevilla midfield. A minute later another substitution - I. Rakitic replaced D. Sow. Sevilla were in desperate need of a break, and it finally happened in the 70th minute when R. Mir hit the net, sparking hope for a comeback. However, Alaves did not sit back in defence and defended resolutely, thwarting Sevilla's attempts to equalise. The game became increasingly hot and tense, leading to numerous yellow cards for both teams.
Marcao and J. Navas were cautioned in the 59th and 64th minutes respectively for Sevilla, while R. Duarte was cautioned in the 81st minute for Alaves. Sevilla's persistence paid off when a penalty was awarded in the 81st minute. L. Ocampos took the lead and calmly converted the penalty, reducing the deficit to one goal. With minutes left to play, both teams threw all their energies into finding the decisive goal. In a cruel twist of fate for Sevilla, Alaves struck a killer blow in the final minute of regulation time. Р. Duarte, taking advantage of a defensive error, scored his second goal of the game, securing a 3-2 victory for Alaves. Sevilla fans were left disappointed, while Alaves fans celebrated a hard fought away win. The match showcased the unpredictability and excitement that makes La Liga one of the most entertaining leagues in the world. It was a game filled with moments worth reliving, from Alaves' early dominance to Sevilla's valiant comeback. Despite the defeat, Sevilla can confidently assert themselves in the second half. They will be looking to build on this performance and correct their defensive errors in the next few matches. On the other hand, Alaves will savour the win and use it as a platform to move up the La Liga standings. Overall, the Sevilla vs Alaves match was a thrilling spectacle that had fans on the edge of their seats. It showcased the drama and passion that makes football the beautiful game we all love.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Girona - Sevilla, Alaves - Cadiz.
Statistics of the match Sevilla - Alaves:
Sevilla | Alaves | |
---|---|---|
4 | Kicks to the goal | 8 |
18 | Kicks | 16 |
2 | Blocked shots | 5 |
15 | Penalty kicks | 11 |
3 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
12 | Offences | 13 |
5 | Corners | 4 |
5 | Offsides | 0 |
68% | Ball possession | 32% |
4 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
5 | Keeper saves | 2 |
554 | Total assists | 250 |
473 | Accurate assists | 172 |
85% | Accuracy of passes | 69% |