Akor Adams came off the bench to inspire a crucial comeback victory for Sevilla FC as the hosts defeated RCD Espanyol 2-1 in Saturday’s La Liga Round 35 clash at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán.
The Nigerian forward made an immediate impact after replacing Rubén Vargas in the 75th minute, helping Sevilla recover from a goal down to claim a massive three points in their battle to avoid relegation.
Akor Adams Sparks Sevilla Comeback in Crucial La Liga Clash
Espanyol had taken the lead in the 56th minute when Tyrhys Dolan punished a defensive mistake from Andrés Castrín to put the visitors ahead.
Sevilla struggled to create clear openings for most of the contest, with the match also delayed earlier because of a VAR technical issue.
Sevilla manager García Pimienta responded by making attacking changes late in the game, and the decision completely changed the tempo of the match.
Castrín redeemed himself in the 82nd minute by driving into the box and squeezing his effort under goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović to bring Sevilla level.
With the home supporters pushing the team forward, Akor Adams delivered the decisive moment deep into stoppage time.
Adams Seals Dramatic Late Winner for Sevilla
The Super Eagles striker broke into space against a tired Espanyol defence before curling a brilliant long-range effort into the net to complete the comeback and send the stadium into celebration.
The goal capped another impressive outing for the 26-year-old, who now has nine La Liga goals and three assists this season.
He has also registered one assist in the Copa del Rey, taking his total goal contributions for the campaign to 13.
The victory lifts Sevilla up to 12th place in the La Liga standings, giving the club a valuable three-point cushion above the relegation zone heading into the final weeks of the season.
For Espanyol, the defeat leaves them only two points clear of the bottom three as their survival worries continue to grow.