Sevilla edge into Copa del Rey final
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Sevilla FC held off a concerted fightback from Getafe CF to book their place in May's Copa del Rey final, with Roberto Soldado's goal seven minutes after half-time only enough to make it 2-1 on aggregate.
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Sevilla FC held off a concerted fightback from Getafe CF to book their place in the Copa del Rey final, Roberto Soldado's goal only enough to make it 2-1 on aggregate.
Manuel Jiménez's side prevailed 2-0 at home last Wednesday and the cushion proved decisive as Getafe fell short in the second leg. Soldado raised home hopes when he reduced the deficit seven minutes after half-time but Sevilla, who had lost seven of their previous 12 matches before Wednesday, held on. The Andalusian side are likely to face Club Atlético de Madrid in the final on 26 May, with Los Rojiblancos leading Real Racing Club 4-0 ahead of Thursday's second leg in Santander.
