Academy

1-0: SEVILLA ATLÉTICO SEAL VICTORY IN THE MINI DERBY

16/02/2022

Sevilla Atlético got the three points in the mini derby at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol. With the result, decided by one goal from Nacho Quintana, the reserve team climbed to eleventh place in the table

The reserve derby played at the Luis del Sol was a sea of red in a game which was decided by one brilliant goal from Nacho Quintana. It was a big win for Sevilla Atlético who against Betis Deportivo, the bottom side in Group II of the Primera RFEF, managed to put further distance between them and the relegation zone, moving up to eleventh in the table.

At the start of the game, the possession was shared between both teams on the pitch. With Sevilla Atlético looking to spring a surprise on the counterattack, Alejandro Acejo's created the first dangerous opportunities of the reserve derby. Luis Martínez from a set piece had the best chance of the first half for Betis Deportivo with a deflected shot.

As the half progressed both teams were evenly matched in Heliópolis. Lara couldn't take advantage of a mistake in Sevilla Atlético's build-up play, with Carlos Álvarez in the offensive third who began to break towards the home side's area. Then Adrián Peral had a powerful shot that went high and could also not find the goal. In the final moments of the first half, Tavares picked up a second yellow, leaving the Betis reserve side with ten men.

Nacho Quintana scored the only goal fo the game

A great start to the second half allowed Sevilla Atlético, through Nacho Quintana to take the lead after a good assist from Juan Maria. The Sevilla central midfielder scored with a first time shot from inside the area to put Sevilla Atlético ahead but it wouldn't stop their search for a second goal. The home side's response was a header from Luis Martínez after a free kick from Marc Baró.

In the closing stages of the second half, Ismael Salguero made his debut. Alejandro Acejo's side would also finish the game with ten men after Pablo Pérez, after coming on from the bench, went off injured. Sevilla Atlético then came together to secure the win in the reserve derby on the nineteenth matchday of the season.

GAME DETAILS

SEVILLA ATLÉTICO: Alfonso, Juan María, Kibamba, Kike Salas, Valentino, Lulo, A. Peral (Ismael, 78'), Capi, Zarzana (Juanmi, 85'), Carlos Álvarez (Iván, 52'), N. Quintana (Pablo Pérez, 85').

GOALS: 0-1: Nacho Quintana, 48'

REFEREE: Andrés Fuentes Molina. Yellow cards: Kike Hermoso, A. Peral, Valentino, Marc Baró, Zarzana and Fekir. Red cards: Tavares