Lukebakio led Sevilla to their first win away from Nervion… and sank Espanyol | Relief

Without the most attractive match coming to fruition, but with the security of a project that works. So Sevilla de Cornella won three points, for the first time this season on the road. García Pimienta’s side had a very strong first half and the second half became more defensively dominant. before Spanish who tried… and ran out of ideas again.

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The match started with Espanyol wanting to be the protagonist. Attacking, putting pressure on Sevilla even in their own area… and almost scored the first goal on Friday after ten minutes thanks to a free kick taken by Tejero that went close to the crossbar. However, the Nervionense club produced about 25 minutes of well-coordinated teamwork. On the threshold of 20, Dodi Lukebakio scored a great goal from distance from the penalty areawith a punch as powerful as it was thrown… and it caught Joan Garcia on the wrong foot.

0-1 and put the game to sleep. He succeeded, largely thanks to Sambi Lokonga.who was recognized as a more than interesting football player for Pimienta. The Belgian plays quickly, almost always with the first touch and breaking lines. An extra vitamin for a team that needs to build a center. Despite this, Espanyol also had their own. Kral, the first, and Brian Olivan, the second, came close to leveling the score, but one failed to finish in the box and the other found Niland. In fact, a few seconds after the side volley, Lukebakio reappeared to track the ball into the perique area… and hit the table again.. Double and unbeatable at half-time.

Already in the second half the scenario completely changed, but Sevilla showed that they can adapt to matches. The most important thing that Garcia Pimienta has achieved is that he continues to get even with the stereotypes that have developed about him. He had to roll up his sleeves and defend himself, although This time Espanyol made it easy for them by not trying too many ideas in advance.. There are many races, there is a desire to change the result… but to no avail. Even Alejo Veliz tried it, coming off the bench and being a few steps away from scoring against his former team.

All attempts had two guaranteed endings: Nyland and Bade.. However, Sevilla still did not have a perfect evening. Mainly because this time the result and his team’s image really helped, but the injury ruined García Pimienta’s face again. It was the Norwegian goalkeeper himself, who retired after a fall which predictably injured his left knee. In his place came Alvaro Fernandez, who, surprisingly, made his debut in front of his old fans, who greeted him with whistles.

There was no time for more on the night of García Pimienta’s certification… and disaster for the Espanyol of Manolo González, who still cannot achieve more than one joy. After the match in San Mamés, the clear victory of the Nervionenses leaves very controversial issues for them. Smiles and tears. Happy faces and long faces. football.

– Technical sheet

0 – Spain: Joan Garcia; El Hilal (Antonio), Cumbulla, Cabrera, Olivan (Romero); Tejero, Kral, Lozano, Jofre (Milla); Puado (Cardona), Chedira (Velis).

2 – Seville: Nyland (Ferllo); Carmona, Bade, Nyanzu, Pedrosa; Gudel, Lokonga, Huanglu (Pig); Lukebakio (Nawas), Isaac (Agume), Idumbo (Boat).

Goals: 0:1 (Lukebakio, 20 minutes), 0:2 (Lukebakio, 45 minutes).

Referee: Ortiz Arias. Pizarro Gomez (VAR). Yellow card: Polu Lozano.