Sevilla FC and West Ham United met at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in the match corresponding to the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16. The rojiblancos came into the match with eight casualties that became nine with Rakitic’s indisposition during the warm-up. With an eleven of circumstances, the Nervionenses managed to break the Hammers thanks to a great strategic goal scored by Munir el Haddadi.
A goalless give and take
The match began with the planned script, Sevilla FC controlling the ball and West Ham waiting behind. Lopetegui’s men created chances, but so did the English. Munir was the one who enjoyed the clearest opportunities for the locals, although without aim to materialize them. The Seville team was not successful in the rival area, but it was in their own. Bono returned to save the furniture with a save to Vlasic, who finished off a free kick thrown by Creswell alone in the small area. The break came with the initial result despite the high pace of both teams.
The stopped ball decided between Sevilla FC and West Ham
The second half of the game started the same way the first ended, with both teams looking for the first goal with everything. The one who achieved it after several attempts was the Nervionense team. Third time was the charm for Munir el Haddadi, who managed to score in a strategic move. After the goal, West Ham responded to Sevilla FC’s dominance. However, Jesús Navas risked his physical integrity to dispel the danger in the clearest of visitors.
The goals of Sevilla FC – West Ham
The first goal of the match came in the 60th minute of the match. Acuña posted a free kick to the side of the area. There emerged the figure of Munir el Haddadiwho hit a volley Impossible to reach for Areola.
All open for the return
The income of a single goal will see the tie decided in London in a week. Something a priori negative for those of Lopetegui, who are having a hard time getting the games forward away from their people. However, the Europa League is the fetish competition of the Sevilla F.C.which has shown that in the face of adversity one grows.
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