One of the biggest upsets of the Spanish Cup took place at “Las Llanas,” where Sestao River defeated Espanyol 4-3 in extra time and celebrated a historic advancement, thanks to a goal scored in the 120th minute!
The match got off to a fast start, as Espanyol took the lead in the 6th minute on a well-taken penalty kick by Marcos Fernández. The home team, however, remained undeterred, and in the 18th minute, Carrión equalized to make it 1-1, beating Dimitrović in a one-on-one situation. In the 40th minute, Ugarte gave Sestao the lead with a header off a corner kick, making it 2-1 at halftime.
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In the second half, Espanyol pressed for the equalizer, with Roberto missing a key chance in the 51st minute. The visitors increased their pressure, but the home team’s defense held firm. Finally, in the 90th minute, Roberto scored from the penalty spot, sending the game into extra time.
There, Espanyol briefly turned the tables. In the 96th minute, Moscardos scored with a powerful shot from outside the box to make it 2-3. However, two minutes later, Laka equalized with a header off a free kick by Chicharito, making it 3-3.
The match came down to a dramatic finale, with Espanyol coming close to scoring, but Iru making a spectacular save on a bicycle kick by Cabrera in the 116th minute. And just when it looked like the match would go to a penalty shootout, Rojo found the back of the net in the 120th minute, securing an epic victory for Sestao River!
*photo source: SestaoRC
