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Late Goal Steals Victory for Sevilla Against Rayo Vallecano in Tense Match
Madrid – A match filled with tension and emotion unfolded at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, where Sevilla FC narrowly defeated Rayo Vallecano by a single goal in a La Liga match.
Rayo Vallecano dominated possession with 64%, creating more goal-scoring opportunities, with 18 total shots, 6 of which were on target. However, a lack of clinical finishing and solid defending from Sevilla prevented them from translating their dominance into a lead. The home side also earned 12 corners, but failed to capitalize on them.
Sevilla, with 36% possession, opted for a more direct and effective style of play. Despite creating fewer scoring chances, with only 4 shots, they capitalized on one to make the difference.
The match was characterized by a high number of fouls (11 by Rayo and 15 by Sevilla) and cards. Referee Jesus Gil Manzano showed three yellow cards to Rayo Vallecano and two to Sevilla. The match ended with Rayo Vallecano down to 10 men after a red card was shown to Sergio Camello in added time.
The only goal of the match came in the 87th minute, scored by A. Adams, assisted by J. A. Carmona, sparking euphoria among the Sevilla fans and leaving Rayo Vallecano dejected, despite their dominance.
Substitutions rayo vallecano: at minute 67 P. Diaz came in and U. Lopez went out., at minute 67 J. de Frutos came in and F. Perez went out., at minute 78 I. Palazon came in and O. Trejo went out., at minute 78 Alemao came in and S. Camello went out., at minute 90 O. Valentin came in and S. Becerra went out.
Substitutions sevilla: at minute 69 R. Vargas came in and A. Januzaj went out., at minute 69 I. Romero came in and A. Adams went out., at minute 77 F. Cardoso came in and R. Martinez went out., at minute 77 L. Agoume came in and D. Sow went out., at minute 90 A. Sanchez came in and Peque went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Rayo Vallecano
Sevilla
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