Sevilla went on the counter-attack directly after the appeal; outnumbering Middlesbrough, who had committed too many players to their attack, the ball was played wide to Jesús Navas, who passed it to Kanouté. The Malian striker shot was blocked by Schwarzer, but the rebound fell to Enzo Maresca, who scored to make it 2–0.
Following the appeal, Sevilla swiftly launched a counter-attack against Middlesbrough; with more players on the field than their opponents, they played the ball wide to Jesús Navas, who then passed it to Kanouté. The Malian striker's attempt was thwarted by Schwarzer, but the rebound fell to Enzo Maresca, who scored to make it 2–0.