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SEVILLA STEP UP THEIR GAME IN THE SECOND-HALF

02/10/2017

Eduardo Berizzo's Sevilla FC, which has seen a lot of rotation at the start of the season, consistently step up their game in the second half

It could mean nothing. It could mean something. What's certain is when Eduardo Berizzo's side has made its biggest impact - with goals of five of the team's victories in La Liga being scored in the second half.

Ganso made the score 0-1 against Getafe in the 83^rd minute. Against Eibar Ganso scored once again, this time in the 46^thminute, followed by Ben Yedder in the 76^th and Nolito in the 92^nd. Muriel found the goal against Gerona in the 69^th minute, Navas scored against UD Las Palmas in the 83rd. Finally, in Saturday's clash with Malaga, Banega put Sevilla one goal ahead in the 68^th minute and Muriel closely followed with his goal in the 70^th minute.

Five victories, ultimately won after the half-time break, with a squad in which of the total 990 minutes played, only Sergio Rico has played for more than 800 minutes, whilst only Nzonzi, Lenglet, Escudero and Mercado, in addition to Rico, have exceeded the 700 minute mark.