2:1: defeat despite final moment in Portugal

Sevilla suffered a defeat against Sporting in the second friendly match of the pre-season (2-1).Those of Javi Garcia Pimienta They went from the lesser to the greater in a clash that was ultimately decided by details and in which the red and white team participated until the end in search of the opportunity to achieve a good result that was resisted in the first summer competition.

In the first half, the local team initially came closest to Alberto Flores’ penalty area. The Portuguese signed the first shot with a shot from the right by Katamo, who shot wide of the goal. A minute later, another notification would come from Nuno Santos. The Lisbon team managed to take the lead for the third time, approaching the quarter-hour mark. Rodrigo Ribeiro took advantage of a good pass from the left flank to put the red and white defence ahead. This inspired the Sevillians so much that in the 19th minute of the game they beat Saul with a free kick, who crashed into the barrier. Already in the final stretch, namely in the 37th minute, Ejuque gave a good pass to Pedrosa, who, in turn, tried to connect with Isaac, but the native of Lebrija was unable to convert the goal, which was the most obvious chance for the Sevillian team.

The second half began unexpectedly with a second goal from the home team. Trincao won the game against Pedrosa and Quique Salas after an auto pass and increased his lead, almost without having time to gain a foothold on the Algarve grass.although there was no definite reaction yet. Suso tried his luck as soon as he made a cross that ended up in the hands of Kovačević, and after the hour mark there were multiple substitutions with many homegrown players coming on. The Sevilla Atlético players brought freshness to the game, standing out in the form of approaches, especially Idumbo, Rivera or Manu Bueno, with Idumbo becoming the main hero of one of the plays of the match after some local action, as Diomande knocked him down after making a good individual act for himself, which led to his expulsion from the premises.

Internal connection with close differences

With this foul Suso tried his luck, although his shot went wide of the goal. The minute you create danger again, The play between Suso himself and Collado ended with a pass behind, in the penalty area, and Ramon Martinez was waiting to finish the play at will and reduce the gap.In the end the score remained unchanged and Sevilla suffered a defeat, but once again demonstrated the ‘never give up’ stamp after scoring the second goal so early.

After this new challenge, it was time to return to Seville to prepare. what will be the premiere at Ramon Sánchez-Pizjuan next Friday with the XIII Antonio Puerta Trophy in dispute against Al-Ittihad from 22:00. We remind you that tickets for this match are already available. for sale to live a night that goes beyond sport, with the memory of the Zurda de Diamantes.

MEETING FORM

2. SPORTING: Kovacevic; Quaresma, Saint-Just, Diomande; Geni Catamo, Bragança, Morita, Nuno Santos; Trincao, Rodrigo Ribeiro and Gonçalves. Minutes were also given to Sgaio, Travazos, Miguel Alves and Justo.

1. SEVILLE: Alberto Flores; Dario, Quique Salas, Pedrosa; Sambi, Saul, Sou; Ocampos, Ejuke and Isaac. Also keeping the minutes: Nyanzu, Suso, Hormigo, Idumbo, Manu Bueno, Collado, Rivera, Ramon, Marcao and Mateo Mejia.

GOALS: 1:0: Rodrigo Ribeiro (min. 14 mins); 2:0: Trincao (min. 46 mins); 2:1: Ramon Martinez (min. 85 mins).

JUDGE: Fabio Verissimo. He sent off the local Diomande and showed a yellow card to Sevillistas Sow, Lucas Ocampos, Ramon Martinez and Collado.