The game started with the team playing in a slightly different formation than in La Liga. Kanoute played up front on his own (later switched for Fabiano) and Renato played as a more attack minded midfielder. The formation was 4-2-3-1 with Navas and De Mul (later Capel) as wingers. Adriano filled in at left back for the injured Crespo (fractured cheek from Real Madrid game).
The game started and after chance after chance Poulsen headed towards goal from a corner kick. The keeper made a great low save but Renato was on hand to tap it in from 4 metres. The Steaua defence looked like statues! It really did look that easy for Renato, but to his credit, he was in the right place at the right time.
Kanoute fired in a few more shots as half time approached but was foiled by the Steaua keeper. The half ended with Sevilla in total control.
Half time - Steaua 0 Sevilla 1
the second goal was one of the greatest goals you will see all season. Renato won a loose ball 25 metres from goal and fed Daniel Alves:
Alves-Renato-Alves dummy and back heel to Navas - Navas takes one touch to deaden the ball - looks up and crosses - Renato diving header. GOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!
A few minutes later Capel made a fine run and pass to Jesus Navas who hit the bar with a strange cross/shot that the keeper managed to get a finger to. From the resulting corner Renato almost had his hat trick with yet another header, but was foiled again by Zapata. Steaua really have a great keeper, who if it wasn't for, could have lost by 5 or 6.
Despite a late rally from Steaua, Sevilla left Romania with 3 points, 2 fine goals and a clean sheet.
A good nights work!
Full time: Steaua 0 Sevilla 2
Renato celebrates his second goal with Capel
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