Sevilla claimed a 1-0 LaLiga win over Deportivo La Coruna at Estadio de Riazor, Miguel Sierra scoring the only goal after half-time. The visitors held that lead after the home side were reduced to 10 men.

Match Summary

The first half finished goalless. Neither side found a way through before the interval, and the contest was still waiting for its first goal when the teams came back out.

Sevilla went in front in the 52nd minute through Miguel Sierra, the only goal of the match and the moment that shaped everything that followed. Deportivo La Coruna had little time to respond at even numbers. Angeliño was booked in the 58th minute and sent off a minute later, leaving the hosts a player short for more than half an hour. Sevilla managed the closing stages from there, and Deportivo could not force an equalizer.

Key Moments

The timing of Sierra's goal mattered as much as the finish. Sevilla had a lead to protect before Deportivo lost a player, so the visitors never had to chase the contest.

The red card for Angeliño in the 59th minute then set the pattern for the last half hour. Deportivo had to attack with 10 men, which suited a Sevilla side content to keep its shape and see out 1-0.

Match Statistics

Deportivo La Coruna held 54 percent of possession to Sevilla's 46, but the shot count told a different story. Sevilla attempted 11 shots and put six on target, while the hosts managed four shots and three on target. Corners were even at four each. Expected goals were listed at 0 for both teams. Deportivo finished with one yellow card and one red. Sevilla collected four yellows and no reds.

What the Result Means

Sevilla sit sixth in La Liga with 10 points from five matches and a goal difference of plus two. Deportivo La Coruna are seventh on nine points from five games, with a goal difference of plus three, a single point behind. In their last five, Sevilla have three wins, one draw and one loss, while Deportivo have two wins and three draws.

See also

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