Sevilla wasted a golden alternative to get nearer to La Liga leaders Real Madrid as they had been held to a 1-1 draw at Valencia on Wednesday in a match they dominated.
Sevilla moved on to 45 factors from 21 video games, 4 factors behind Real Madrid and eight forward of Betis in third. Champions Atletico Madrid are fourth with 33 factors.
Sevilla went forward early within the first half with an own-goal from Mouctar Diakhaby. The French defender tried to clear a cross from Gonzalo Montiel directed to Lucas Ocampos and diverted the ball into Jasper Cillessen’s web.
Valencia equalised simply earlier than halftime with an opportunist header by Goncalo Guedes from the sting of the six-yard field.
Valencia defender Jose Gaya, who had a purpose disallowed for offside, was despatched off within the 88th minute for a powerful problem on Ocampos.
“We knew that it wasn’t going to be easy play here, we had many opportunities and didn’t take advantage. We will have to accept this result and go back home with one point,” Sevilla defender Karim Rekik instructed reporters.
After a high-paced first half, by which Valencia keeper Cillessen went off injured, the sport dropped in depth.
New signing Jesus Corona was despatched on halfway by way of the second half and sparked life into Sevilla with a few good makes an attempt on purpose however Valencia held on for the draw.
