Sevilla 1-1 Deportivo La Coruna: Los Nervionenses Into Fourth Place

The race for the Champions League spots is on...

Mar 13, 2010 10:50:00 PM

By Arjun Miglani

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Sevilla and Deportivo shared the spoils on Saturday night, meaning that the hosts are now in fourth place.

Alvaro Negredo continued to lead the line for Sevilla, while Adrian did the honours for Deportivo.

It was a cagey beginning from both sides, as they looked to earn the result that would increase their chances of playing Champions League football next season. Indeed, the first goal came from the first genuine chance, as Federico Fazio headed Diego Perotti's cross home in the 21st minute, with Daniel Aranzubia's attempted save not up to the highest standard.

The goal sparked the game into life, and Depor equalized minutes later, when Adrian turned Andres Guardado's low cross into the net. Both sides looked dangerous, and Sevilla came close once more, but Negredo just failed to get on the end of Perotti's free-kick.



On 37 minutes, Juan Valeron chipped the ball over the defence to releasse Guardado, but the Mexican shot wide when through on goal. That proved to be the last chance of the first half, as both sides entered the break seeking a winner in the second.

Sevilla had the first chance of the second half, when Aranzubia dropped a corner onto Negredo's head, but recovered in time to save the resulting effort. Then, on the hour mark, Luis Fabiano, who had replaced Negredo, headed Jesus Navas' cross onto the bar.

With twenty minutes left, Adrian flicked the ball into Juan Dominguez's path, but his strike was parried by Andres Palop. Meawhile, at the other end, Aranzubia did likewise after Fabiano had been set up by Navas.

There were ten minutes left when Marius Stankevicius had his effort on goal, a long range drive that looked destined for the net, but for Aranzubia's presence.

With seconds left, Sevilla earned a corner, and Fazio came inches away from scoring the winner, but his header was just wide. That proved to be the last chance of a lacklustre match, with Sevilla retaining a brief advantage in the race for fourth.


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