Barcelona loanee knocks Sevilla out of the cup

Osasuna knock Sevilla out

COPA DEL REY Barcelona loanee knocks Sevilla out of the cup

Faruq Ibrahim 23:47 - 25.01.2023

A Moroccan goalscorer on either team in Osasuna's 2-1 cup triumph over Sevilla.

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli's goal in extra-time was the winner in a 2-1 victory for Osasuna despite a late Sevilla barrage to grab an equaliser as they did in regular time

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Osasuna hosted Sevilla in the Copa del Rey quarterfinal at their El Sadar stadium, and they needed to go ahead twice to beat the resilient away team. 

En Nesyri gave Sevilla hope 

The first-half of the game was a tightly contested affair, with neither team giving much away.  

The game opened up more in the second-half with both teams exchanging blows. 

The deadlock would be broken in the 71st minute of the game when Chimy Avila struck past Yacine Bonou in goal for Sevilla after a rare assist with a header.

Chimy Avila celebrates his goal against Sevilla
Chimy Avila celebrates his goal against Sevilla

Sevilla upped the ante, but Osasuna appeared to be the team more likely to score the next goal. The home side already had thoughts of the next round before En Nesyri connected with a Suso cross to finish past the goalkeeper.

En Nesyri's goal came in 90+4 minutes, forcing the game into extra time. 

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Abde fires Osasuna past Sevilla

It was a case of destiny delayed, not denied, for Osasuna as they took the lead again in extra time and eventually knocked Sevilla out.

Osasuna's Barcelona loanee was the hero of the night. The Moroccan took matters into his own hands nine minutes into extra time, finishing off an individual move to the left side of a flat-footed Bono.

Abde in action for Osasuna against Sevilla
Abde in action for Osasuna against Sevilla

Sevilla stepped up their game, trying to get another equaliser, but Jagoba Arrasate's men held on for a date in the semi-finals. Sevilla on the other hand, miss a chance to qualify for Europe through the cup, as their current position makes it unlikely for them to do it through the league.