{"id":11697,"date":"2026-07-24T14:56:52","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=11697"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T11:56:53","slug":"sevilla-beat-cordoba-5-4-on-penalties-after-goalless-friendly-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/sevilla-beat-cordoba-5-4-on-penalties-after-goalless-friendly-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Sevilla Beat C\u00f3rdoba 5-4 on Penalties After Goalless Friendly Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sevilla claimed local bragging rights after defeating fellow Andalusian side C\u00f3rdoba 5-4 on penalties<\/strong> following a 0-0 draw<\/strong> in an entertaining pre-season friendly. While neither team found the net during regulation time, the match delivered plenty of drama, including a missed penalty, several bookings, and a tense penalty shootout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For football fans in Tanzania, the game offered a glimpse of two Spanish clubs sharpening their squads before the competitive campaign begins, with Sevilla showing greater composure when it mattered most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Tight First Half Ends Without Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The opening 45 minutes were fiercely contested as both teams battled for control without creating many clear-cut chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C\u00f3rdoba came closest to breaking the deadlock in first-half stoppage time when they were awarded a penalty. However, Carlos Carracedo<\/strong> failed to convert from the spot, allowing Sevilla to escape what could have been a crucial setback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The missed opportunity kept the score level at halftime, with both sides showing solid defensive organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wholesale Changes After the Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As expected in a pre-season fixture, both managers made numerous substitutions at the start of the second half to give more players valuable minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh legs increased the intensity, but both defenses remained disciplined. Sevilla enjoyed longer spells of possession, while C\u00f3rdoba continued to threaten on quick transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The encounter also became increasingly physical, with bookings issued to several players, including Carlos Carracedo, Abdoul Sangante, Juanlu Carmona, and Kike Medina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite both teams pushing for a late winner, neither goalkeeper was beaten during the 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penalty Shootout Decides the Winner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the match ending 0-0, the winner was determined via penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams converted their opening four penalties confidently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n