Sevilla FC entered this match with the objective of continue the good news of their recent confrontation against Espanyol. Facing Las Rozas, a team from Madrid in the first round of the Copa del Rey, the Nervión team knew that, although they may seem like an affordable rival, they have only lost one home game so far this year, which makes them in a complicated opponent in this tie. In this context, a first half began that did not leave a good taste in the mouths of the Sevilla fans. Already in the second, the Andalusian club was able to take control of the match, preventing any opposing offensive.
The first 45 minutes of the game lacked control. Both teams were static, with few clear chances and many inaccuracies, especially on the part of the Sevilla club. However, Idumbo was one of the positive news for Sevilla FC. As one of the few players who managed to cause problems in previous games, the Belgian barely made any mistakes in his overflow attempts and generated the team’s main opportunities. Once again, he showed how important he can be in García Pimienta’s scheme.
The only source of danger came from the side, as Iheanacho was completely absent. The Sevilla striker failed to generate any threat on the Madrid goalkeeper’s goal, being the most negative aspect in terms of Sevilla’s offense. When it seemed that the game was going to end in a draw at half-time, The rebound after an Idumbo cross ended up in the back of the netending the first half.
Sevilla FC started the second half the same as they finished the first, without clear control of the game. The best chances went to the home team, forcing Álvaro to make great saves to avoid a tie. Little by little, those of Nervión They regained control and scored the second goal thanks to the starting striker, Kelechi Iheanacho.
From the middle of the second half, Sevilla FC maintained its dominance, and Nigerian striker Iheanacho scored his second goal in the match and for the club. The Sevilla team continued making offensive plays and in one of them, the Spanish midfielder Peque suffered an injury that left him out of the match. After this incident, both teams reduced the intensity and pace of the match, leading to the end of the match.
(0-1) Minute 40: Idumbo quickly launches the attack along the baseline, and when sending the center into the area, a rebound off the defender causes the ball to slip into the goal.
(0-2) Minute 61: After a back pass from the wing, Iheanacho finishes without any opposition into an empty goal.
(0-3) Minute 79: After the goalkeeper rejected a shot from Peque, Iheanacho positioned himself in a great way in the area and finished without opposition.
After this victory against Las Rozas, Sevilla FC continues with the good news, placing itself in the next round of the Copa del Rey. García Pimienta’s men will have to return to the capital of Andalusia to continue with the good feelings in their next match. The match corresponding to the twelfth day will be played this Sunday, November 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ramón Sanchéz Pizjuán against Real Sociedad. This is a key week in which the Nervión team will seek to continue with the same dynamics of the last two games.
