Ivan Romero’s goal in the 38th minute gives Levante the lead against Sevilla in LaLiga
Levante opened the scoring against Sevilla in the first half. Ivan Romero scored in the 38th minute. The game takes place at Estadi Ciutat of València in LaLiga.
The goal came after a cross from Jon Ander Olasagasti. Romero took advantage inside the area and finished in the left corner. Sevilla tried to react in the following minutes. Possession of the ball was evenly divided up until then.
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Levante presses and Sevilla responds with fouls
The home team created chances in the first minutes. Carlos Espi took a long shot in the 22nd minute. Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos saved in the center of the goal.
Pouco then Sevilla missed a good opportunity. Oso received the ball at the edge of the area but shot over the crossbar. The ball went over the baseline. Levante took a corner afterwards. The defense cleared it away without difficulty.
- Pablo Martinez Andres took a corner with a high lift
- Defesa of Sevilla fended off danger twice in a row
- Ivan Romero advanced from the left but was disarmed
- Posse’s ball was 55% for Levante until the 34th minute
Referee Jose Sanchez called several fouls. Ugo Raghouber committed a rough tackle in the 32nd minute. Akor Adams also received a yellow card for a foul in the 10th minute. Kike Salas requested medical attention in the 31st minute but remained on the field.
Polêmica with penalty disallowed early
Aos four minutes later the referee signaled a penalty for Levante after Nemanja Gudelj entered. Levante players celebrated. The decision was reviewed by VAR. The bid was invalidated.
The game resumed without a charge. Sevilla complained about some markings. Ruben Vargas and other players came in hard on split shots. The rhythm was truncated due to the interruptions.
Linha from the time of the main moves until the break
1′ – Sevilla kicked the ball away. 6′ – Alegria from Levante was short-lived after VAR review. 9′ – Kareem Tunde was fouled in attack. 10′ – Akor Adams received a yellow card for a harsh tackle. 13′ – Pablo Martinez Andres committed a foul. 19′ – Chute from Oso went wide of the goal. 23′ – Oriol Rey received a yellow card off the field. 27′ – Escanteio from Sevilla without precision. 34′ – Ivan Romero was disarmed in the area. 35′ – Dois corners followed by Pablo Martinez Andres. 36′ – Cruzamento by Jeremy Toljan cleared by the defense. 38′ – Gol from Ivan Romero. 45’+3 – Fim from the first half.
Sevilla tried to hold the ball in midfield. Trocaram long passes waiting for spaces. Levante regained possession several times with firm entries. Sevilla’s defense cleared crosses regularly.
Sevilla tries to balance but Levante maintains control
Akor Adams felt a mark in the 28th minute. The referee did not give an advantage. Ruben Vargas advanced on the right but lost the ball.
Kike Salas was left on the pitch in the 31st minute. Parecia slight injury. Ele got up and continued the match. Possession was balanced at 55 to 45 for Levante.
The visiting team created few clear chances. A blocked pass prevented Akor Adams from finishing. Outro shot from outside the area was not dangerous.
The first half ended with Levante ahead. Ivan Romero’s goal defined the momentary advantage. Sevilla will need to look for a reaction in the final stage. The game remains open.
The duel is worth important points in the fight against the relegation zone. Levante has 29 points. Sevilla has 34. A win at home could tighten the table for the visitors.
Referee Jose Sanchez blew the whistle frequently. Várias fouls marked the rhythm of the match. The teams return for the second half with the score at 1-0.
