English:
Espanyol Stuns Sevilla with 2-1 Victory at Cornellà
In a match held at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà, Espanyol defeated Sevilla with a score of 2-1, in a game corresponding to the 13th matchday of La Liga. The home team, despite having only 33% ball possession compared to Sevilla’s 67%, managed to capitalize on their opportunities.
The first goal of the match came in the 48th minute, scored by P. Milla, assisted by T. Dolan. Espanyol continued to defend their lead solidly, although the match was not without tension, with yellow cards for Exposito (50′) and P. Milla (71′) on the home side.
In the 84th minute, R. Fernandez Jaen extended Espanyol’s lead, assisted by U. Gonzalez. However, Sevilla reacted quickly, with Marcao scoring in the 86th minute, assisted by G. Suazo, creating an exciting end to the match.
Espanyol managed the final minutes well, although the match ended with several additional yellow cards, including one for R. Fernandez Jaen (85′), Castrin (90′) and P. Lozano (90′). Despite Sevilla’s greater possession and 20 shots (6 on target and 8 off) compared to Espanyol’s 8 (5 on target and 2 off), the home team secured the victory thanks to their effectiveness in front of goal. Sevilla dominated corners with 13 against Espanyol’s 4, but it was not enough to change the result.
Substitutions sevilla: at minute 34 A. Januzaj came in and C. Ejuke went out., at minute 54 R. Vargas came in and A. Gonzalez went out., at minute 71 D. Sow came in and L. Agoume went out., at minute 71 Peque came in and A. Sanchez went out., at minute 71 B. Mendy came in and N. Gudelj went out.
Substitutions espanyol: at minute 62 Exposito came in and P. Lozano went out., at minute 62 R. Terrats came in and R. Fernandez Jaen went out., at minute 74 K. Garcia came in and Jofre went out., at minute 74 P. Milla came in and C. Pickel went out., at minute 88 T. Dolan came in and A. Roca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Espanyol
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Sevilla
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