DUISBERG, Germany — Sevilla midfielder Lucas Ocampos headed a late goal to snatch a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers as they reached the Europa League semi-finals on Tuesday after the English side paid the price for an early penalty miss.
Ocampos rose to direct a cross from fellow Argentine Ever Banega past goalkeeper Rui Patricio in the 88th minute of the single leg match and earn five-times winners Sevilla a last-four clash with Manchester United.
Wolves vs Sevilla Highlights
The deadlock is broken!
Despite stubborn defense from Wolves, Sevilla breaks through with minutes to play! pic.twitter.com/4MZCPBw9Pp— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 11, 2020
Wolves forward Raúl Jiménez missed their best chance in the 13th minute when his hesitant penalty was saved by keeper Bono.
Despite the subsequent penalty miss, the crew takes a closer look at the 81-yard(!) run by Adama Traoré that resulted in a first-half penalty for Wolves. pic.twitter.com/2Ke4cNSWwa
— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 11, 2020
PENALTY SAVE!
An uncharacteristic miss for Jimenez who is stopped by Bono! pic.twitter.com/ehWFGyltpg— Champions League on CBS Sports (@UCLonCBSSports) August 11, 2020
Sevilla dominated after that although it took them until the very end of a disappointing match to break down their opponents.
(Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Ken Ferris)