Sevilla 2 - Real Sociedad 1

Sevilla: Esteban; Sergio Ramos, Javi Navarro, Pablo Alfaro, David; Jesús Navas, Martí, Renato (Jordi 73'), Antonio López (Daniel Alves 60'); Darío Silva, Aranda (Antoñito 46'). 4-4-2.
Real Sociedad: Riesgo; López Rekarte, Luiz Alberto, Jauregi, Garrido (Arteta 70'); Aranburu (Gari Uranga 75'), Mikel Alonso; Karpin, Nihat, Rossato (Gabilondo 75'); Kovacevic. 4-2-3-1.

Team changes: Sevilla: Renato, Aranda for Casquero, Daniel Alves / Real Sociedad: Jauregi, Karpin, Rossato for Brechet, Xabi Prieto, Gari Uranga.

Goals:
0-1. 32. Rossato. Struck long shot in off crossbar after short free kick.
1-1. 43. Sergio Ramos. Long shot which took slight deflection off Mikel Alonso.
2-1. 64. Darío Silva. Turned ball into net after Ramos centre played on by Antoñito.

Sevilla moved up in to the UEFA cup spots after a 2-1 win over struggling Real Sociedad, who ended the day at the bottom of the table having only picked up two points all season. The home side came out looking for a win, with Jesús Navas crashing a shot against the bar and Aranda (substituting the injured Baptista) unable to finish off in front of goal. But it was the Basque team who took the lead just after the hour mark with a spectacular shot off the crossbar from Rossato, who was making his first start for his new side.

Sergio Ramos equalised before the break though with another long shot, and Sevilla were back in the driving seat. Antonio López brought a spectacular save out of Riesgo, and Darío Silva finished things off with a second goal midway through the second half. Curiously the Uruguayan striker almost left the field a few minutes before when the fourth official mixed up his number with that of López, manager Caparrós dashing to correct the mistake before it was too late. After Silva's goal the three points were in the bag, and only a header wide of the mark from Gabilondo caused any concern for the home fans.