Alavés 2-1 Sevilla (Sep 20, 2024) Final Score
Alavés Win 2-1 Against Sevilla
In a thrilling match at the Estadio de Mendizorroza, Alavés defeated Sevilla 2-1. Alavés took an early lead in the 18th minute when striker Joselu scored a stunning goal. Sevilla equalized in the 55th minute through a penalty converted by Ivan Rakitic. However, Alavés regained the lead in the 80th minute with a dramatic goal from substitute striker Mamadou Loum. Sevilla pushed hard for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Alavés held on to secure a famous victory.
First Half: Alavés Take the Lead
Alavés started the match brightly and created several early chances. Sevilla struggled to contain the home side's attacking threat, and in the 18th minute, Alavés took a deserved lead. A clever pass from Manu Garcia found Joselu in the penalty area, and the striker showed great composure to finish past Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
Sevilla responded well to going behind and began to create chances of their own. In the 35th minute, they came close to equalizing when a header from Youssef En-Nesyri hit the crossbar. Alavés also had chances to extend their lead, with Joselu and Edgar Mendez both going close.
Second Half: Sevilla Equalize But Alavés Regain Lead
Sevilla started the second half with renewed determination and managed to equalize in the 55th minute. A clumsy challenge from Alavés defender Florian Lejeune on Lucas Ocampos resulted in a penalty, which Ivan Rakitic converted with ease.
The goal seemed to give Sevilla a new lease of life, but Alavés remained dangerous on the counter-attack. In the 80th minute, Alavés regained the lead when substitute striker Mamadou Loum scored a dramatic goal. The Senegalese forward latched onto a loose ball in the Sevilla penalty area and fired a low shot past Bounou.
Full Time: Alavés Hold on for Victory
Sevilla pushed hard for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Alavés held on to secure a famous victory. The win moved Alavés up to 10th place in the La Liga standings, while Sevilla dropped to 12th place.
Reaction: Alavés Delighted, Sevilla Disappointed
Alavés manager Javi Calleja was delighted with his team's performance and result. "We played with great intensity and determination, and we deserved to win," he said. "This is a big victory for us, and we will take a lot of confidence from it."
Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui was disappointed with his टीम's performance, but he refused to blame his players. "We didn't play well enough today, and we deserved to lose," he said. "We will need to improve our performance in the next match."
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