3-1: BACK TO WINNING WAYS AND HEADING INTO THE BREAK ON A POSITIVE NOTE

Sevilla FC Women Valencia CF returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win against Valencia CF. David Losada’s side had to suffer more than expected despite their early lead against a determined opponent who never gave up, but the three points ultimately stayed in Seville.

In the first half, Sevilla FC Women took the lead very early with a great goal from Millaray Cortés just three minutes in. That goal gave them confidence and they had several opportunities to extend their lead through Fatou Kanteh, Padilla Bidas, or Alicia Redondo. It was, in fact, the Polish forward who, after the half-hour mark, scored the second goal following the team's persistent attacking play. After that second goal, a third could have come through a counterattack, but a good opportunity was not converted after a clearance by the Valencia defence. 

The second half started with the same pace as the first, but this time it was the visitors who struck early. Yasmin pulled one back, and from that point on, the match became somewhat uncomfortable for the home side, who saw Cristian Toro’s team pushing to take the next step. With 15 minutes left, the Sevilla players had a chance for a third goal, but they were denied by goalkeeper Canales. Not long before the end, the match could have become even more complicated for the home team with a penalty kick, but once again, Esther Sullastres, the MVP of the match, demonstrated her spectacular form by saving it. What could have been a 2-2 became a 3-1 after a great play finished by Raquel, bringing calm and sealing the win.

With these three points, Sevilla FC Women collects the deserved reward after several matches where they earned it, heading into the break with 23 points and setting their sights on the next match against Real Sociedad away, which will take place in the first weekend of March.