Manchester City beats Sevilla on penalties to win Super Cup

August 16, 2023 – Manchester City’s Kyle Walker, Ederson and teammates have fun with the trophy after successful the UEFA Super Cup (Photo: REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

ATHENS, Aug 16 (Reuters) – Manchester City beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties after they drew 1-1 on Wednesday to win the UEFA Super Cup for the primary time of their historical past.

The first 9 spot-kicks of the shootout have been all transformed however Nemanja Gudelj struck his penalty in opposition to the crossbar handy victory to City.

Youssef En-Nesyri had given Europa League winners Sevilla the lead with a towering header within the twenty fifth minute however City equalised via a header from 21-year-old Cole Palmer within the 63rd minute.

Nathan Ake may have gained it for City, final season’s Champions League winners, in added time however his stooping header from 5 yards was saved by Yassine Bounou.

Manchester City misplaced 4-1 to Arsenal on penalties in England’s Community Shield 10 days in the past after a 1-1 attract regular time.

—Reuters