Match report

Sevilla Edges Out Akhisar Belediye 3-2 in Europa League

Akhisar Belediye
Akhisar Belediye
2–3
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
Nov 8, 2018

Sevilla fought back from a disadvantage to secure a vital 3-2 victory over Akhisar Belediye in their UEFA Europa League clash. Despite conceding two goals and playing a man down for much of the second half, the Spanish side showed resilience and determination to overcome the Turkish hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Sevilla led early with goals from Nolito (12') and L. Muriel (38')
  • • Akhisar Belediye rallied with goals from E. Manu (52') and O. Ayik (78')
  • • Sergi Gómez was sent off for Sevilla at 56'
  • • É. Banega scored a penalty for Sevilla at 87'

Lineups

Akhisar Belediye

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Lukač (G)
  • 2 A. Vršajević (D)
  • 13 Miguel Lopes (D)
  • 88 C. Osmanpaşa (D)
  • 10 G. Vural (M)
  • 20 A. Sissoko (M)
  • 27 Josué (M)
  • 6 A. Çeviker (M)
  • 8 E. Ataseven (M)
  • 7 Hélder Barbosa (M)
  • 28 E. Manu (F)

Substitutes

  • 89 K. Keleş
  • 11 O. Ayık
  • 5 B. Kısa
  • 17 O. Güler
  • 99 F. Öztürk

Sevilla

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Vaclík (G)
  • 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
  • 11 Aleix Vidal (M)
  • 3 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 24 J. Gnagnon (D)
  • 10 É. Banega (M)
  • 22 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 5 I. Amadou (M)
  • 8 Nolito (F)
  • 14 L. Muriel (F)
  • 21 Q. Promes (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Roque Mesa
  • 17 Pablo Sarabia
  • 6 Daniel Carriço
  • 13 Juan Soriano
  • 16 Jesús Navas
  • 20 Borja Lasso
  • 23 Guilherme Arana

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    12' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Nolito · Assist: L. Muriel
  2. Akhisar Belediye
    24' Akhisar Belediye Card · Yellow Card
    Güray Vural
  3. Sevilla
    35' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Sergi Gómez
  4. Sevilla
    38' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Muriel
  5. Sevilla
    41' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    F. Vazquez
  6. Akhisar Belediye
    46' Akhisar Belediye subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Osmanpaşa · On: K. Keleş
  7. Akhisar Belediye
    52' Akhisar Belediye Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Manu · Assist: K. Keleş
  8. Sevilla
    56' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Sergi Gómez
  9. Sevilla
    56' Sevilla Card · Red Card
    Sergi Gómez
  10. Sevilla
    58' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Q. Promes
  11. Sevilla
    64' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nolito · On: Roque Mesa
  12. Akhisar Belediye
    72' Akhisar Belediye subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Ataseven · On: O. Ayik
  13. Sevilla
    74' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Muriel · On: Pablo Sarabia
  14. Akhisar Belediye
    78' Akhisar Belediye Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Ayik · Assist: Güray Vural
  15. Akhisar Belediye
    85' Akhisar Belediye Card · Yellow Card
    Josué
  16. Sevilla
    87' Sevilla Goal · Penalty
    É. Banega
  17. Sevilla
    88' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Q. Promes · On: Daniel Carriço

Match Stats

Stat Akhisar Belediye Sevilla
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 88%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 7 18
Corners 5 13
Total Passes 285 502
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 3 8
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 224 440
Shots Inside Box 6 15
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sevilla's early goals from Nolito and L. Muriel set the tone, putting pressure on Akhisar Belediye
  • ▸ The dismissal of Sergi Gómez at 56' changed the momentum, allowing Akhisar Belediye to equalize with goals from E. Manu and O. Ayik
  • ▸ É. Banega's penalty at 87' sealed the win for Sevilla, securing a hard-fought victory in the UEFA Europa League