Sevilla beat Valencia: Sevilla beat Valencia 1-0 in the crucial La Liga match on Wednesday and stay 4th in the points table.
En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the match in the second half to give Sevilla an improtant three points.
Real Madrid came from behind to equalize 2-2 against Sevilla, move to 2nd place on table
FIRST HALF
Sevilla kicked off and took time to get into their rhythm whilst dominating possession. There were plenty of passes made from both ends but not much of efforts on goal.
The home side controlled the possession and it was a tight game until En-Nesyri had the first chance of the match but missed.
Valencia had their first shot on target from Vallejo but Bounou made a comfortable save.
Suso’s effort mid-way through the half was saved well by Cillessen.
The Spanish International once again threatened the goal towards the end of the half but his shot lacked power to create any difficulty.
Sevilla had much more of the ball but neither side created any major opportunities as they entered half-time goalless.
SECOND HALF
Valencia began the second half in better spirits as they looked to get the first goal of the match.
Vallejo once again shot from the center of the box but it was saved by Bounou.
Sevilla retained possession and controlled the game and eventually took the lead through En-Nesyri.
Fernando’s through ball was latched onto by En-Nesyri, who scored to break the deadlock 1-0.
It was the deserving lead for Sevilla as they threatened the Valencia a goal a few times earlier before finding the back of the net.
Piccini dished out a shot from 35-yards but was too high to trouble the goalkeeper.
It was an edgy match with not too many chances created post as Valencia also toughened themselves at the back.
Sevilla continued to maintain control of the ball but Valencia was equal to the task in defending.
As the clock ticked by, Voro’s men increased their search for an equalizer but Sevilla’s defence was hard to break down for the visitors.
It eventually finished 1-0 to Sevilla and kept them at 4th spot. They are now only a point and two behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The home side has another 2 matches left before the season wraps up.
Valencia is placed 14th and safe from relegation.
