Hey, sorry for the delay in posting.. I hope this blog picks up monentum in the coming months.
What a game tonight!!! Manolo was under pressure before kick off with many press reports suggesting Laudrup would take over should Sevilla lose tonight.
2nd of 3 games against Deportivo tonight (2 copa del rey and 1 la liga game) in 7 days.. so some players rested at kick off.
The game started quote slowly... Fabiano had the best chance.. a snap shot at the edge of the area that whistled past the post. However Deportivo started to play better and before long took the lead. An superb pass through the defence was met by the run of Bodipo, who take one touch before firing in to the net. The shot initally looked to all that it hit the side netting.. but it was mainly down to Palop's lack of movement. The ball had in fact hit the back of the net... and Deportivo were 1 nil up.
Deportivo 1 Sevilla 0
Worse was to come for Sevilla when, just before half time, Marseca ran into Bodipo and appeared to use his elbow in an attempt to get past him. The referee showed the red card instantly, much to the dismay of the Sevilla players and especially Maresca.
Half time - Deportivo La Courna 1 Sevilla 0
The 2nd half kicked off with Kanoute on for Crespo in an effort to get back into the game, and within 6 minutes it worked
Kanoute passed to Fabiano who shot home! Game back on!
Deportivo 1 Sevilla 1
the game then ebbed and flowed until the 78th minute. A quick counter attack ended up with Kanoute picking up a deep cross before crossing again for Renato to head home. With 12 minutes left this was an amazing turn around!
Deportivo 1 Sevilla 2
Deportivo then piled on the pressure and Palop pulled off 2 tremendous saves!
The first save was from Sergio! The shot was from 30 yards, but Palop did well to turn around the post with his fore arm
The next wonder save was from a corner that was not cleared. Lopo this time with the acrobatic shot that Palop instinctively turned over the bar.
Was looking like Deportivo would snatch a late equaliser, until in injury time Navas picked up a Kanoute pass and sprinted past the Deportivo left back before squaring the ball for Capel to score his 2nd goal of the season, but more importantly, score the goal that secured the 3 points for Sevilla!!!
Deportivo 1 Sevilla 3
Seconds after the restart it was all over.. a great 3 points and probably saved the manager's season!
Full time: Deportivo 1 Sevilla 3
Now 2nd in the season before Valencia v Villereal kicked off
Sunday 11 January 2009
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