4-0: A CONVINCING WIN AGAINST COVENTRY CITY TO START PRESEASON OFF IN THE BEST MANNER

17/07/2021

Sevilla FC saw a victory in their first friendly of the preseason, with a strong academy presence

Sevilla FC started their preseason off with a win against Coventry City. Julen Lopetegui's men dominated the entire game and went in front through an own-goal. The team pushed on in the second half with a great Idrissi goal from a free-kick. Iván Romero, the top goalscorer for Sevilla Atlético last season, sealed the win with a double.

Sevilla did not take long to open the scoring. After a corner from Óscar Rodríguez, a Sergi Gómez header ended up being deflected in by a Coventry player. The English side tried to get immediately back in the game and had a one-on-one, but Bono wasn't to be beaten.

Sevilla dominated the game and looked for a second to put distance between the two teams on the scoreboard. The first substitution of the game came with the first water break when Fernando came off due to some uncomfort. Lopetegui changed the team completely in the second half, giving eight academy players a chance. The team replicated the fast start to the first half after Carlos Álvarez was taken down on the edge of the box and Idrissi fired in the resulting free-kick.

Iván Romero notched a double

Far from resting on their laurels, Lopetegui's men went for more. Iván Romero, top scorer for the B side last year with 12 goals, tried his luck with a long-range strike which went wide. He would get his goal soon after though, making his argument to be involved with the first team. After a great assist from Carlos Álvarez, the forward did the rest. He would complete the scoring later with a chip over the onrushing goalkeeper Moore.

GAME SUMMARY

SEVILLA FC: Bono, Jesús Navas, Fernando (En-Nesyri, 30'), Rekik, Sergi Gómez, Joan Jordán, Óliver Torres, Rakitic, Óscar Rodriguez, Suso and Juanlu (Juanmi, 30'). The team for the second half was: Dmitrovic, Jose Ángel, Aspar, Pablo Pérez, Pedro Ortiz, Johansson, Pozo, Idrissi, Carlos Álvarez, Iván Romero, Ocampos and Munir.

GOALS: 1-0 Pask (o.g), 5'. 2-0 Idrissi, 50'. 3-0 Iván Romero, 67'. 4-0 Iván Romero, 75'.

REFEREE: Martínez Montalbán.