Siviglia-Inter: 3-2 - Europa League 2019/2020. Final result and commentary from the game
Stadio RheinEnergieSTADION di Köln August 21st, 2020 ore 21:00
Siviglia
3
Inter
2
Game over
Arbitro: Danny Makkelie
5'0-1Romelu Lukaku (R)
12'1-1Luuk de Jong
33'2-1Luuk de Jong
35'2-2Diego Godín
74'3-2Romelu Lukaku (A)
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Sevilla win the Europa League once again! After a hotly contested final, Diego Carlos' overhead kick, cruelly turned in by Lukaku, proves decisive. Diego Carlos might have been sent off for dragging down Lukaku before the Belgian netted the opener from the penalty spot. De Jong scored twice for Sevilla before Godin hit back, but the unorthodox third goal from the Spanish side settled the tie.
It is six finals and six victories for Sevilla in the UEFA Cup and Europa League. Their players are in tears of joy as the Inter squad sit defeated on the turf in Cologne. The season reaches a dramatic conclusion for these two teams!
That's all from this Sevilla success. Thanks for joining us and, until next time, goodbye!
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90'+7'
FULL-TIME: Sevilla 3-2 Inter22:55
90'+5'
Bastoni launches the ball long when Inter belatedly get possession back, but his pass bounces over Lukaku's head and behind for a goal-kick. Inter, competitive for so much of this match, have struggled to respond to Diego Carlos' goal.23:01
90'+4'
The Sevilla substitutes are all on their feet, ready to celebrate, urging their team-mates to see out victory.22:52
90'+3'
This is playing into Sevilla's hands. They have the ball in Inter's half, and Moses can only hack out of play for a throw-in, taking more time off the clock.22:52
90'+1'
SAVE! Candreva is straight into the mix! Brozovic crosses and Candreva struggles to get contact on the ball, which skids through towards Bounou, who parries behind. The right-wing corner is cleared.22:50
90'+1'
There will be a minimum of six minutes of added time! That gives Inter a lifeline...22:50
90'
Conte is really going for it with just seconds remaining. Candreva replaces Godin.22:48
89'
Bounou breathes a sigh of relief. Eriksen's cross deflects towards Sanchez, who falls backwards as he attempts to control. Navas controls on his chest and Bounou can gather.22:48
88'
Sevilla are running this clock down by any means possible. En-Nesyri quickly hits the deck after challenging with Brozovic. Inter cannot get the ball back right now.22:47
86'
A second Sevilla change belatedly follows. Diego Carlos appears to delay the substitution by going down before he makes way for Gudelj.22:45
85'
De Jong's sublime shift comes to an end. After two goals, he makes way for En-Nesyri.22:44
85'
Sevilla are successfully frustrating Inter in the closing stages. Sanchez is flagged offside, forcing Inter to start again. They go right and Moses can only push the ball behind for a goal-kick.22:43
82'
BLOCK! Sensational stop! Kounde on the goal line! This is a crazy scramble. Moses stumbles as a cross falls at his feet inside the area. Navas bravely lunges in, but the ball edges beyond Bounou to Sanchez. A meek but accurate prod is destined for the bottom-left corner until Kounde dives to the rescue.22:41
80'
Sevilla continue to cause real problems from free-kicks. Banega crosses and Kounde heads over the top.22:38
79'
It would be slightly surprising if this game ends without a red card. Both sides have been appealing to the referee for dismissals almost from the outset. The latest such claim is against Barella, who concedes only a free-kick for his high boot on Vazquez.22:38
78'
Finally, there is an attacking change on the right flank, with Moses on for D'Ambrosio.22:36
78'
There are three Inter changes in all. The second sees Martinez off for Sanchez.22:36
78'
Sevilla bring Vazquez on for Suso.22:36
78'
Here come a raft of changes after that potentially decisive goal. First, Eriksen replaces Gagliardini.22:36
74'
GOOAAALLLL!!! OWN GOAL? OR DIEGO CARLOS! It does not matter to Sevilla... they lead again! It's 3-2 as Diego Carlos launches into an overhead kick as the ball bounces up in the Inter area. The ball looks to be heading wide but strikes Lukaku, who turns an effort into his own net. After Diego Carlos' errors and all those Lukaku goals, this is quite the twist!23:22
73'
Set-pieces played a big role in the first-half goals. They are starting to come with some regularity again now, as Gagliardini is booked for tugging back Navas.22:33
72'
Good goalkeeping again from Bounou. Martinez wins a free-kick from Kounde on the left and Young delivers. A teasing set-piece just evades the waiting Inter shirts as Bounou punches firmly clear.22:31
71'
There is the change. Ocampos hobbles off for Munir.22:28
69'
This might be the end of Ocampos' outing. A doubt before the match, the winger has gone down a couple of times and now needs treatment. Munir is readying himself.22:28
69'
Patient play from Inter takes them deep into the Sevilla half, only for Brozovic to inexplicably overhit a pass left to Bastoni. The ball goes out of play and the Nerazzurri's work is swiftly undone.22:27
65'
SAVE! Big stop from Bounou! Lukaku again races clear of the Sevilla defence and has just the goalkeeper to beat. But Bounou advances and blocks a slightly disappointing finish as the ball bobbles up unkindly.22:24
63'
The final ball is lacking at the moment. Both teams were clinical before the break, but chances are now at a premium and the rare remaining openings have not troubled the target.22:23
61'
Sevilla continue to put good crosses into the box, but neither De Jong nor Ocampos can get close to the ball. Instead, Ocampos drifts out to the left and attempts a spectacular right-footed shot, missing the top-right corner by some distance.22:20
59'
Just over from Young! Inter work the ball smartly down the right and Brozovic wins a corner, which is taken short. Young eventually shoots from a central position but cannot hit the target.22:17
57'
CLOSE! Wonderful play first from Ocampos and then from Reguilon! Ocampos juggles the ball on halfway and plays a superb switch out to Reguilon. The left-back runs directly at Godin and works a narrow angle for a shot, blasting into the side-netting.22:16
55'
Bastoni goes into the book. He leaves a foot in on Suso as the winger plays the ball inside from the right.22:13
54'
Banega plays a chip into the box to De Jong, who controls well and then looks to beat a man but is crowded out. Sevilla keep the attack alive, but Suso's left-footed shot is tame and easily blocked.22:13
52'
BLOCK! Huge block! Diego Carlos! Much better from the Sevilla defender! A cross from the right runs for Gagliardini, who looks to place a finish beyond Bounou. Diego Carlos intervenes with a desperate lunge.22:11
51'
A couple of niggly fouls are just slowing the pace. Barella is sandwiched between Diego Carlos and Banega, who have both already been booked. Just a free-kick.22:10
49'
There is a slightly more reserved start to the second period than there was to the first. Inter are able to keep the ball at the back for an extended period.22:07
47'
Diego Carlos endured a tough first half. His first involvement in the second period is a wild first-time shot from 35 yards that lands well over the top.22:05
46'
KICK-OFF: De Jong gets us back under way in Cologne!22:03
De Jong is the first Dutchman to score a brace in a major UEFA European final since Pierre van Hooijdonk in the 2001-02 UEFA Cup showpiece for Feyenoord. The last Dutchman to score once in such a match was Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben in the 2012-13 Champions League decider.21:51
Well, this is shaping up to be a classic! It's 2-2 at the break and the action has scarcely stopped. Diego Carlos - hapless in defence - dragged down Lukaku for a penalty dispatched by Inter's top scorer, but two delightful De Jong headers had Sevilla in front. Diego Carlos then fouled Lukaku again, though, and Godin nodded an equaliser from the free-kick. This game shows no signs of slowing.21:50
45'+2'
HALF-TIME: Sevilla 2-2 Inter21:48
45'+2'
SAVE! Handanovic denies Ocampos! The last action of the first half comes from another Sevilla free-kick taken by Banega, this time picking out Ocampos. His header is dropping just beneath the crossbar before Handanovic gets a touch and the whistle blows.21:48
45'+1'
There will be a minimum of one minute of added time at the end of this first half.21:46
44'
Banega accepts a yellow card for halting Inter's latest counter. Gagliardini skips away from the Sevilla number 10, who lifts his leg to make sure the Inter man advances no further.02:34
43'
The momentum is swinging back and forth in this one. Bastoni hacks the ball out of play as Sevilla force Inter back. This has been a gripping contest so far.21:45
41'
Barella goes into the book as he runs into the back of Banega, who executes a wonderful flick to tempt the challenge.21:42
39'
De Jong might have had a hat-trick if he was more alert! Navas fizzes in another excellent cross, but De Jong is slow to react as the ball passes through the box.21:40
37'
This is the first major UEFA final to see both sides score twice in the first half since the 2014-15 Europa League final between Sevilla and Dnipro. That was 2-2 at half-time.21:41
36'
Godin becomes just the sixth player to score in both a European Cup or Champions League final and a UEFA Cup or Europa League final - along with Steven Gerrard, Hernan Crespo, Dmitri Alenichev, Allan Simonsen and Pedro.21:39
35'
It is another costly foul from Diego Carlos. He brings down Lukaku once more and Brozovic sends in a superb free-kick for Godin to head in.21:38
35'
GOOAAALLLL!!! GODIN! LEVEL AGAIN! Another free-kick, another goal! Godin arrives at the far post for a close-range header as Sevilla are instantly pegged back. 2-2!
This is De Jong's first ever brace for Sevilla in any competition.21:38
33'
Banega gets the assist this time, winning and taking a free-kick from right of centre 30 yards from goal. It is an inviting delivery but, as with his first, De Jong finishes superbly.21:35
33'
GOOAAALLLL!!! DE JONG AGAIN! It's 2-1 Sevilla! Sensational! What a header this is! De Jong's first header was a stooping header at the near post, this is a towering effort from the far post, giving Handanovic little chance. Stunning. Sevilla have turned it around again.21:35
30'
Inter enjoy a promising spell, getting men forward in attack with two of their three centre-backs also pushed on. But Sevilla hold firm on the edge of their own box.21:34
28'
Lukaku races in behind and stays onside but is all alone. The forward holds the ball up and his hopeful cross is only half-cleared, allowing Gagliardini to send in a deep centre. D'Ambrosio heads well wide.21:30
27'
Navas wins a cheap free-kick from Martinez 30 yards from the Inter goal, giving Banega an opportunity to deliver. He finds Ocampos, but a speculative Ocampos header loops over.21:29
26'
Sevilla look a real threat when aiming crosses in towards De Jong. Bastoni gets up really well to beat the forward to Reguilon's delivery.21:27
25'
Ocampos was a slight doubt for this game and has gone down a couple of times already. He quickly recovers from his latest apparent knock following a challenge with D'Ambrosio, though.21:26
24'
The game has finally just settled for the first time. A Young cross from the left comes to nothing.21:25
22'
WIDE! Ocampos has Handanovic scrambling! Wide out on the left, the winger sees a gap at the near post and thumps in a low strike. It hits the side-netting, but the goalkeeper is uncertain for a second.21:23
20'
Good defending! And Navas is not happy with Martinez! The Inter forward breaks following Sevilla's wasted free-kick, ignoring the option of Lukaku to his left. Martinez gets into the area and goes to ground, but Navas gets the ball and cannot believe the forward appeals for a penalty. No foul.21:22
19'
D'Ambrosio and Reguilon clash again! Sevilla again get a free-kick but no more, and Inter clear easily.21:21
18'
CHANCE! This is a very lively start! D'Ambrosio stabs over! The right-sided wing-back meets the cross from Young, the left-sided wing-back, but cannot slow his run suitably to turn a shot on target.21:20
18'
Yellow card... for Conte! The Inter coach's protests following the penalty appeal earn him a booking. Tempers are flaring already.21:19
17'
APPEAL! Inter want another penalty! It's Diego Carlos again! Barella chips a pass through to Lukaku, but the ball strikes Diego Carlos' arm and bounces away. The referee is unmoved, insisting the defender's arm is by his side.21:18
15'
So back come Sevilla. Ocampos cuts inside from the left and sends a tame shot straight at Handanovic.21:16
14'
This is the earliest a UEFA Cup or Europa League final has seen both sides score since 1989-90, which was 1-1 between Fiorentina and Juventus after 10 minutes.21:24
13'
De Jong has scored in consecutive Europa League matches for the first time since February 2011. He was playing for Twente then.21:15
12'
Navas gets the assist with an inviting right-wing cross, but De Jong has plenty to do as he gets across the defender at the near post to hit the target.21:14
12'
GOOAAALLLL!!! DE JONG! He's done it again! The much-maligned Sevilla striker scored a simple winner in the semi and now has an impressive equaliser in the final! The Dutchman stoops to send a powerful header goalwards, and Handanovic can only help the ball into the roof of the net. 1-1!21:14
11'
Sevilla win a corner on the right, which is delivered deep towards De Jong. A header back across goal briefly appears to give Diego Carlos an opportunity to make amends, but he cannot make clean contact with an overhead kick and fails to get a header on target from the next cross.21:13
8'
Sevilla were on the front foot from the off, but now Inter, a goal up, are dictating play. Sevilla recovered from an early setback in the semi-final, of course, when Diego Carlos similarly conceded a penalty against United.21:09
7'
The Belgium striker has 34 goals this season in all competitions. The last Inter player to net as many in his first campaign for the Nerazzurri was Ronaldo in 1997-98.21:10
6'
Lukaku has now scored in 11 consecutive Europa League games, netting 15 times across those matches.21:07
5'
GOOAAALLLL!!! LUKAKU! Clinical from the spot! The Inter striker continues his stunning scoring streak with a low finish into the bottom-left corner, even with Bounou diving the right way. 1-0 Inter!
Diego Carlos escapes with just a yellow card, with Sevilla defenders covering in the centre. The Inter players are not happy.21:07
4'
PENALTY! Inter have an early spot-kick! Lukaku, so ruthless against Shakhtar, tears away from Diego Carlos into the area and goes down under the defender's challenge just inside the box. The referee points to the spot.21:05
3'
Suso's initial free-kick from the left is nodded clear. The ball is returned to the box following a throw-in, but Fernando's acrobatic strike is blocked.21:04
1'
Sevilla quickly take control of possession and a ball down the left flank sees D'Ambrosio and Reguilon collide. The Spanish side get a free-kick as D'Ambrosio puts his arm up towards Reguilon's face, but they want a red card. The referee disagrees.21:03
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KICK-OFF: Lukaku gets us up and running in Germany!21:01
Sevilla are 20 unbeaten in all competitions (11 wins, nine draws), a club record. However, Inter are aiming to win a sixth consecutive major UEFA European match for just the second time (also in 2009-10).20:55
Sevilla make one change as semi-final hero De Jong comes into the XI, with Ocampos also passed fit to start. Former Inter midfielder Banega makes his final Sevilla appearance. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Antonio Conte's side are unchanged as Lukaku and Martinez again lead the line.20:51
Subs: Daniele Padelli, Alexis Sanchez, Victor Moses, Stefano Sensi, Andrea Ranocchia, Borja Valero, Christian Eriksen, Sebastiano Esposito, Lorenzo Pirola, Cristiano Biraghi, Milan Skriniar, Antonio Candreva.20:45
Inter (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic; Diego Godin, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni; Danilo D'Ambrosio, Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Roberto Gagliardini, Ashley Young; Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez.20:44
Subs: Tomas Vaclik, Javi Diaz, Sergi Gomez, Munir El Haddadi, Nemanja Gudelj, Sergio Escudero, Oliver Torres, Franco Vazquez, Jose Lara, Genaro Rodriguez, Pablo Perez Rico, Youssef En-Nesyri.20:44
Sevilla (4-3-3): Yassine Bounou; Jesus Navas, Jules Kounde, Diego Carlos, Sergio Reguilon; Joan Jordan, Fernando, Ever Banega; Lucas Ocampos, Luuk de Jong, Suso.20:44
Let's get the team news...20:44
Both of these sides have already qualified for next season's Champions League, meaning all eyes are instead on silverware! Sevilla have won the UEFA Cup or Europa League a record five times, while Inter are joint-second in that list on three triumphs. The Nerazzurri have also three times been European champions, of course.20:38
Two experienced European campaigners meet in this decider in Cologne despite slightly contrasting results in the semi-finals. Sevilla had to come from behind to upset Manchester United, while Inter breezed past Shakhtar Donetsk.20:35
Hello and welcome to our live text commentary of the Europa League final between Sevilla and Inter!20:31
Siviglia - Inter is the finals match of Europa League 2019/2020. The match will be 21 august at 21:00 in the stadium RheinEnergieSTADION in Köln.
Siviglia in the group phase met Qarabag, APOEL Nicosia and Dudelange passing the group with 15 points while Inter met passing the group with 0 points.
Where to see Siviglia-Inter - Europa League 2019/2020, streaming and live broadcast You can see the live match Siviglia-Inter here on Virgilio Sport starting 21:00 CET on 21 august. Siviglia-Inter will be visible on Sky Italia platform, channel Sky Sport and Sky Calcio. The match will be delivered on streaming with Sky Go.
