Akor Adams Nets Dramatic Winner as Sevilla Boost Survival Hopes
Jerome Akor Adams emerged as the hero for Sevilla FC after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner in Saturday’s vital 2-1 comeback victory over RCD Espanyol in La Liga, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian striker came off the bench in the 75th minute at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium and delivered the decisive moment deep into added time, sending the home supporters into celebration as Sevilla strengthened their fight against relegation.
Sevilla had trailed earlier in the second half before mounting a spirited late response. Defender Castrín restored parity for the hosts before Akor completed the turnaround with a composed finish to secure all three points.
According to Sofascore, Akor earned an impressive 7.8 rating for his impactful cameo appearance, while fellow Nigerian international Chidera Ejuke, who played the full match, received a 7.3 rating.
The strike was Akor’s ninth La Liga goal of the campaign and could prove crucial in Sevilla’s bid to avoid relegation from the Spanish top flight.
The victory moved Sevilla further clear of the relegation zone in what has become one of the most competitive survival battles in recent La Liga history. Spanish reports described the result as a major boost for the Andalusian club, who have endured a difficult campaign and faced mounting pressure in recent weeks.
With only a few matches left in the season, the relegation fight remains extremely tight, with several clubs separated by only a handful of points. Sevilla’s recent improvement has revived hopes of preserving their top-flight status and avoiding what would have been a stunning relegation for the seven-time UEFA Europa League champions.
Espanyol, meanwhile, remain deep in trouble after extending their winless run in 2026, increasing the pressure ahead of the final stretch of the season.
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