Sevilla 2:1 AD Ceuta — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Miguel Ángel Sierra Ortega's 78th-minute winner gave Sevilla a 2-1 victory over AD Ceuta in this Club Friendly, setting up a friendly against NEC Nijmegen on July 31st. The result was a narrow escape for the Spanish side, who fell behind early in the second half before rallying.

Gerard Fernández opened the scoring for Sevilla in the 66th minute, but AD Ceuta levelled just three minutes later through Anuar. With the game drifting, Sierra Ortega struck in the 78th minute to snatch the win for Sevilla, turning what had been an even contest on its head.

Despite the victory, possession was dead even at 50% each, while Sevilla's ten corners to Ceuta's three showed their greater territorial pressure after falling behind. Sierra Ortega was the standout with an 8.12 rating and his decisive goal as a forward. CheckLive's model clearly favoured AD Ceuta, but the prediction proved incorrect as Sevilla edged the result.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Sevilla vs AD Ceuta?

Sevilla 2-1 AD Ceuta (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Gerard Fernández (66') for Sevilla; Anuar (69') for AD Ceuta; Miguel Ángel Sierra Ortega (78') for Sevilla.