Played
January 11, 2012 9:00 PM GMT
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán — Sevilla
Referee: José Teixeira
Attendance: 25000
January 11, 2012 9:00 PM GMT
Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán — Sevilla
Referee: José Teixeira
Attendance: 25000
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| Sevilla | 3.90 | 2.20 | 5.30 | 2.24 |
| Draw | 1.57 | 3.40 | 1.35 | 3.20 |
| Valencia | 6.00 | 3.20 | 5.70 | 3.15 |
Sevilla 2-1 Valencia (2-2 Agg): Roberto Soldado's second-half strike carries visitors into last eight on away goals
The hosts won the second-leg contest with a late own goal, but it was not enough as the visitors did just enough to advance in an exciting contest in Andalucia
By Roger Gonzalez
Roberto Soldado - Valencia
Valencia booked their berth in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday despite losing 2-1 to Sevilla at the Sanchez Pizjuan in the second leg of their round of 16 clash.
The visitors managed to sneak through thanks to a second-half goal by Roberto Soldado, winning on away goals after the tie finished 2-2 on aggregate.
After opening the scoring, Valencia saw the scoreline reversed as Ivan Rakitic brought things level before an own goal from Victor Ruiz in the 91st minute added late tension.
Despite holding a 1-0 advantage after Jonas' goal in the opening leg, it did not take Valencia long to suffer.
Sevilla earned all of the early momentum, bombarding Diego Alves from all angles during the first 35 minutes, but the Brazilian stood strong, saving Unai Emery's team from an early deficit with athletic and instinctive saves.
It was a tough opening half an hour for Valencia, as their out-of-sync defence struggled to handle the pressure and speed of their opponents, looking a step slow to each ball.
For the final 15 minutes of the opening half, Valencia managed to turn the tide, gaining control and producing a flurry of their own chances, mainly through Jonas, but Javi Varas was able to match the rival custodian, preserving the goalless scoreline entering the break.
In the second half, the offensive display was reduced to possession by the visitors and occasional chances for the hosts, until the crucial opener.
With Spain coach Vicente del Bosque watching from the stands, Soldado was sent through by a low ball near midfield from Jonas. The striker slipped past the defenders before finishing calmly into the right side of the net.
Moments later, the hosts restored parity with Rakitic putting the ball away from close after Alves saved an effort from distance from Martin Caceres but failed to fully hang onto it.
Sevilla looked to fight back and took the lead thanks to Ruiz, who chested the ball into his own net late off a free kick, making the visitors night even more stressful. But, needing three goals, the home side could not find another one in added time.
Emery's men were able to hold on and will now face Levante for a spot in the semi-finals after the club downed Alcorcon earlier on Wednesday.
The visitors managed to sneak through thanks to a second-half goal by Roberto Soldado, winning on away goals after the tie finished 2-2 on aggregate.
After opening the scoring, Valencia saw the scoreline reversed as Ivan Rakitic brought things level before an own goal from Victor Ruiz in the 91st minute added late tension.
Despite holding a 1-0 advantage after Jonas' goal in the opening leg, it did not take Valencia long to suffer.
Sevilla earned all of the early momentum, bombarding Diego Alves from all angles during the first 35 minutes, but the Brazilian stood strong, saving Unai Emery's team from an early deficit with athletic and instinctive saves.
It was a tough opening half an hour for Valencia, as their out-of-sync defence struggled to handle the pressure and speed of their opponents, looking a step slow to each ball.
For the final 15 minutes of the opening half, Valencia managed to turn the tide, gaining control and producing a flurry of their own chances, mainly through Jonas, but Javi Varas was able to match the rival custodian, preserving the goalless scoreline entering the break.
In the second half, the offensive display was reduced to possession by the visitors and occasional chances for the hosts, until the crucial opener.
With Spain coach Vicente del Bosque watching from the stands, Soldado was sent through by a low ball near midfield from Jonas. The striker slipped past the defenders before finishing calmly into the right side of the net.
Moments later, the hosts restored parity with Rakitic putting the ball away from close after Alves saved an effort from distance from Martin Caceres but failed to fully hang onto it.
Sevilla looked to fight back and took the lead thanks to Ruiz, who chested the ball into his own net late off a free kick, making the visitors night even more stressful. But, needing three goals, the home side could not find another one in added time.
Emery's men were able to hold on and will now face Levante for a spot in the semi-finals after the club downed Alcorcon earlier on Wednesday.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Diego Costa Striker Atlético Madrid |
8 | 4 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo Striker Real Madrid |
7 | 1 |
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Negredo Striker Sevilla |
6 | 3 |
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David Villa Striker Barcelona |
5 | 0 |
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Lionel Messi Striker Barcelona |
4 | 0 |
