Negredo sets up Sevilla win
Barcelona, Nov. 9: Substitute Alfaro Negredo came off the bench to score the opener as Sevilla beat ten-man Valencia 2-0 and moved into a European place on Monday.
Sevilla have made an inconsistent start under new coach Gregorio Manzano but responded well after their 5-0 mauling by Barcelona last week.
They pressured from the start and seemed not to miss the attacking qualities of the injured Jesus Navas with Diego Perotti taking over down the right wing.
In fact it was Perotti who crossed for Luis Fabiano to hit the post but generally Valencia looked strong at the back and had a chance of their own to score when Juan Mata was put through but keeper Javi Varas saved well with his feet.
The game turned on the harsh sending off of Mehmet Topal for a challenge on Martin Caceres.
Negredo was brought on to bolster the Sevilla attack and he scored with practically his first touch, slipping the ball home after Vicente Guaita blocked a Caceres shot.
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