European Super Cup

Piraeus –

Manchester City won the European Super Cup through a 5-4 victory over Sevilla on penalties. The two teams previously drew 1-1 in normal time.

Man City vs Sevilla took place at the Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece, Thursday (17/8/2023) WIB. The Citizens come with the status of Champions League champions and Sevilla are Europa League champions.

Sevilla took the lead in the first half through Youssef En-Nesyri. Man City then equalized the score at 1-1 through Cole Palmer, which then went to penalties.

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In a high-five duel, Man City won 5-4. All City players were able to score goals, Sevilla had to bite their fingers after Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the bar.

Course of the Match

Nathan Ake almost brought Man City ahead in the seventh minute. The Dutch defender managed to head the ball, but Bono swiftly saved the goal.

Sevilla tried to put pressure on Man City through hull passes which were directed into the final third. These efforts still often fail to be welcomed by the spearheads.

Jack Grealish provided a threat against Sevilla in the 16th minute. He curled a shot at the far post, but the ball was saved by Bono.

Sevilla managed to lead 1-0 in the 25th minute. Youssef En-Nesyri shook Ederson Moraes’ goal with a header after receiving a cross from Marcos Acuna.

Man City tried hard to find an equalizing goal by locking up their opponent. The English team’s efforts did not produce a goal until halftime because Sevilla defended very well.

Sevilla almost doubled their lead when the second half had only been running for four minutes. En-Nesyri was in a free position to receive a cross, but the ball that he shot Ederson’s feet could still anticipate.

Man City was finally able to even the score to 1-1 in the 63rd minute. Cole Palmer tore Bono’s goal after heading the ball from a cross at the far post which was released by Rodri.

Sevilla actually had a moment to return to the lead in a matter of seconds. However, En-Nesyri failed to complete the opportunity when he faced Ederson.

Man City increased the pressure on the Seville defense. Pep Guardiola’s troops flowed the ball directly into the opponent’s penalty box repeatedly, but none of them resulted in goals.

Man City almost took the lead in the 90th minute. Ake was able to meet a free kick with a header, but the ball was quick to make a save.

There are no winners until normal time is over. The winner must be sought via penalty shootout without additional 2×15 minutes.

Man City became the first kicker by fielding Erling Haaland. The Norwegian player scored a goal, but Sevilla equalized 1-1 through Ocampos’ execution.

Julian Alvarez put Man City ahead in the penalty shootout and Sevilla equalized it at 2-2 through Rafa Mir. Man City took another 3-2 lead through Mateo Kovacic, who were then tied 3-3 by Ivan Rakitic.

Jack Grealish also did a fine job of putting Man City ahead and then Sevilla leveled it 4-4 through Gonzalo Montiel. Kyle Walker brought Man City to a 5-4 lead even though his shot hit Bono’s hand and Nemanja Gudelj as the last executor of Sevilla failed to score after the ball hit the crossbar.

Player Lineup:

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Guardiol, Ake; Rodri, Kovacic, Foden; Palmer, Grealish, Haaland

Seville: Bond; J. Navas, Bade, Gudelj, Coin; Jordan, Rakitic, Oliver; Ocampos, Lamela, En-Nesyri.

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Manchester City come out as champions European Super Cup after winning on penalties 5-4 (1-1) over Sevilla at the Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Thursday (17/8) early morning WIB.

Cole Palmer created Man City’s first chance in the sixth minute. He fired a shot from outside the penalty box which was still right in Bono’s arms.

Man City got their next chance in the 17th minute. This time Jack Grealish fired a shot from the penalty box at the far post which Bono was still able to thwart.

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Sevilla actually managed to win 1-0 over Man City in the 26th minute. Marcos Acuna’s cross was able to be headed by Youssef En-Nesyri who broke into Ederson’s goal.

Sevilla returned to spread threats just five minutes later. Erik Lamela, who entered the penalty box, shot with his left foot but still didn’t endanger the Man City goal.

Sevilla got a golden opportunity to increase the advantage to 2-0 in the 49th minute. Lucas Ocampos’ through ball found the unmarked En-Nesyri but his shot was denied by Ederson.

En-Nesyri again spread threats in the 52nd minute. The Moroccan striker stabbed into the penalty box and fired a left foot shot which was still sideways on the right side of The Citizens’ goal.

Man City was finally able to equalize at 1-1 in the 63rd minute. Rodri’s measured bait that led to the far post was able to be directed by Palmer with a header into the corner of the goal which outwitted Bono.

Man City intensified their pressure after equalizing. Pep Guardiola’s team continues to pose a threat through the movements of Palmer and Grealish on both flanks.

Speculation attempts were made by Grealish in the 80th minute. The English player fired a shot from outside the penalty box which was still right at Bono.

Both teams were never able to score goals in the remaining normal time. The 1-1 draw meant that the winner of this match had to be determined on penalties.

In the penalty shoot-out, five Man City kickers namely Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Mateo Kovacic, Grealish and Kyle Walker successfully carried out their duties. Meanwhile in the Sevilla camp Lucas Ocampos, Rafa Mir, Ivan Rakitic, Gonzalo Montiel managed to outwit Ederson but Nemanja Gudelj failed to carry out his duties as the last kicker and made Los Nervionenses subdued 4-5.

Player lineup

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Josko Guardiol, Nathan Ake; Mateo Kovacic, Rodri; Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland

Seville (4-2-3-1): Bonus; Jesus Navas, Loic Bade, Nemanja Gudelj, Marcos Acuna; Joan Jordan, Ivan Rakitic; Lucas Ocampos, Oliver Torres, Erik Lamela; Youssef En-Nesyri

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2023-08-16 21:13:26
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