Sevilla win 0-1 to sour Dépor Abanca’s league debut

Dépor Abanca couldn’t dream up a winning start in Liga F at Riazor, losing 0-1 to Sevilla in their first league outing. The match’s only goal came from Kanteh, who scored after getting in front and heading in a cross at the 12th minute.

A slow first half

As the game went on, Dépor tried to take control with the ball, but Sevilla quickly established dominance. Raquel’s warning early on became relevant, and Laura Pérez repeatedly threatened down the right, supplying the pass for Kanteh’s opener.

After Lucía Pardo began to get more involved, Dépor’s level rose. The team started creating clearer chances, even though they often met the wall that was Esther Sullastres. Before the break, Olaya found space only to be denied by the goalkeeper, setting the tone for what would come in the second half.

Big saves at the right time

Sullastres, back at Riazor, delivered again when it mattered: she made a crucial intervention in a one-on-one against Michi Apóstol and stayed solid as Dépor pressed for an equaliser. Dépor also appealed for a penalty for handball after a VAR review, but the referee didn’t change the call. With nine minutes of added time, Pardo had one last chance after a cross from second line, but her finish didn’t land the breakthrough.

Per Sport, the overall feeling for Alberto Rodríguez was still positive despite the lack of points: the project is “only starting to get going” and there’s room to improve as the season advances.