October 30, (THEWILL) – Kelechi Iheanacho marked a significant turning point in his Sevilla career, scoring his first goals for the club in a 3-0 Copa del Rey triumph over Las Rozas at Dehesa de Navalcarbón. The Nigerian international, who transferred from Leicester City and had experienced limited opportunities since arriving in Spain, transformed a rare starting appearance into a memorable performance with his second-half brace.
The match, played under solemn circumstances with both teams wearing black armbands, saw Sevilla advance to the second round through a combination of an own goal and Iheanacho’s clinical finishing. The opening stages witnessed an energetic Las Rozas side before Sevilla gradually established control through measured possession. The breakthrough arrived through an unfortunate own goal when Luis Enrique deflected Juanlu’s cross into his own net six minutes before half-time.
Sevilla manager García Pimienta introduced Kike Salas for Marcao after the interval, strengthening their territorial dominance. The visitors extended their advantage on the hour mark when Iheanacho converted Juanlu’s precise delivery, marking his first goal for the club. The former Leicester striker later completed his brace, capitalising on a rebound from Peque’s initial attempt.
The match marked several significant milestones for Sevilla, including official debuts for Ramón, Isra Domínguez and Collado. Despite brief periods of resistance from Las Rozas, including two notable attempts requiring excellent saves from goalkeeper Álvaro, Sevilla maintained their professional approach throughout the encounter.
The victory ensures Sevilla’s progression to the next round, with the draw date pending due to multiple postponements caused by adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, the team will immediately turn their attention to their.
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