Super Eagles forward Akor Adams was consoled by teammate Isaac Romero after missing a late opportunity that could have secured victory for Sevilla FC in Sunday night’s pulsating derby in Seville.

The encounter, played at the Estadio de La Cartuja, ended in a 2-2 draw after a dramatic comeback from Sevilla, who had trailed by two goals earlier in the match.

Adams had a golden chance in stoppage time to snatch all three points but was unable to convert. The Nigerian striker appeared visibly distraught at the final whistle, aware of how decisive the moment could have been.

Romero, who scored Sevilla’s equaliser and played a key role in lifting the team’s intensity in the closing stages, quickly moved to comfort Adams. Speaking to DAZN after the game, Romero praised his teammate’s overall contribution.

“He has no reason to be sad, he worked very well, he did everything he could, and he should be happy about this important point,” Romero was quoted as saying by Ondacero.

The Spanish forward emphasized the team’s fighting spirit, noting how halftime discussions about focus and unity helped turn the game around. After a difficult first half, Sevilla responded with renewed determination, clawing their way back into a tightly contested derby.

Adams, despite the missed opportunity, has been an important figure for Sevilla this season, contributing six goals and three assists in La Liga.

Opinion: The Measure of a Team Is Unity in Tough Moments

Football can be painfully unforgiving. A single missed chance can overshadow 90 minutes of hard work. Yet what stood out on Sunday night was not the miss itself, but the reaction around it.

Isaac Romero’s immediate support for Akor Adams reflects a dressing room culture built on unity rather than blame. In high-pressure derby matches, emotions often run high, and scapegoats can emerge quickly. Instead, Sevilla chose solidarity.

For Adams, moments like this are part of a striker’s journey. The very fact that he was in position to win the game speaks to his movement and attacking instinct. Confidence, not criticism, will be key to ensuring he continues delivering for the team.

Sevilla’s comeback showed character; Romero’s gesture showed heart. And sometimes, in a long and demanding season, those qualities matter just as much as the final scoreline.