Monday, February 8, 2010

Sevilla gain Getafe advantage

Sevilla gain Getafe advantage

Sevilla are firm favourites to reach the Copa del Rey final after a 2-0 home win over Getafe in the first leg of their semi-final.

Luis Fabiano struck in first-half stoppage-time for Sevilla before Mario's unfortunate own goal 10 minutes from time made certain of the win.

In an even first half, clear-cut chances were scarce until four minutes before the break when Fabiano was denied by a superb point-blank save from Getafe keeper Oscar Ustari.

But there was no stopping Fabiano moments before half-time as he rose well at the far post to head Adriano's cross back across goal and beyond Ustari.

The second goal arrived in the 80th minute as Jesus Navas burst into the box and his low cross deflected off Mario's foot and beyond Ustari.

Atletico Madrid meet Racing Santander at home in the first leg of the other Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday night.



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