Sevilla retain title after penalty shoot-out

SEVILLA retained the UEFA Cup with a 3-1 penalty shoot-out win against 10-man Espanyol at Hampden Park last night.

Adriano scored the first in a thrilling match with a lovely finish following a swift Sevilla break, but Alberto Riera levelled with a deflected shot. Andres Palop denied Riera with a fine save and the game turned when Espanyol’s Moises Hurtado saw red for a second booking on 68 minutes.

Sevilla’s pressure told when Kanoute turned in a Jesus Navas cross, but a goal from Jonatas sent it to penalties.