Sevilla coach Mendilibar: The equalizer in the second half gave us the strength to win the game

2023-06-02 08:00

Sevilla coach Mendilibar: The equalizer in the second half gave us the strength to win the game


In the UEFA Europa League final of the 2022/23 season, the La Liga team Sevilla was scored by the opponent's player in the first half, then relied on the opponent's own goal to equalize the score in the second half, and finally passed the penalty kick Defeated Roma in Serie A in a big battle to win the UEFA Europa League this season. After the game, Sevilla coach Mendilibar also shared the key to why the team won the final when interviewed by the media.


In the process of Sevilla's match against Roma, Roma made a steal from the frontcourt in the 35th minute, then Mancini sent a through ball, Dybala took the ball into the penalty area and hit a low shot, helping Roma to 1 It took the lead to 0.


In the 55th minute of the second half, Navas made a cross from the right, but Mancini in front of the goal accidentally smashed the ball into his own goal, allowing Sevilla to tie the score 1-1.


Since the two sides were unable to decide the winner in regular time and overtime, the game entered a more difficult penalty shootout. In the end, Sevilla won the championship by beating Roma 4-1 in a penalty shootout.


Sevilla coach Mendilibal said in an interview, "When they score a goal and take the lead, you think it will be very difficult to break their goal. But in the second half, they quickly equalized the score and gave Our strength to keep fighting to win the game."


Mendilibal continued, "I am very happy to be here and help the team win. When we came here, the club was in a difficult situation, but we also did something that was good for the club. Good thing. When I have the day off, I will also know what we have done. The team started badly, they played well. Then in the second half we changed, but it was still difficult."


"In extra time, nothing happened, but we succeeded in the penalty shootout."


On the other hand, Sevilla will go away to Real Sociedad in the final round of La Liga this season on June 5.