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Iheanacho in action, Ejuke scores as Sevilla beat Valladolid
Nigerian duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidera Ejuke were both in action as Sevilla defeat Real Valladolid 2-1 in a La Liga clash on Tuesday.
While Iheanacho was in action for 62 minutes, Ejuke joined the game in the 61st minute and scored his first goal for Sevilla.
The 85th-minute strike by Ejuke, who replaced Sevilla legend Jesus Navas, earned his side the 2-1 home victory.
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Gerard Peque had given Sevilla the lead on the stroke of halftime before Kike Perez equalised for Valladolid on 56 minutes.
Sevilla are returning to winning ways following a 2-1 away loss to Alaves.
The win sees Sevilla move up to 12th place on eight points after seven games played so far.
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