Sevilla 1-1 Sunderland
Sunderland faced a heartbreak in stoppage time as Sevilla managed to snatch a late equalizer during their pre-season match at the Estádio Algarve.
Enzo Le Fée put the Black Cats ahead in the first half, taking advantage of a defensive mistake to elegantly bypass the goalkeeper and score into an unguarded net.
Despite a significantly altered lineup post-interval, Sunderland maintained their lead until Rubén Vargas found the back of the net in the dying moments of the game.
This match also marked the first starts for Simon Adingra, Noah Sadiki, and Chemsdine Talbi in Sunderland colors.
Early attempts by Sadiki and Trai Hume tested Sevilla's goalkeeper, showcasing Sunderland's attacking intent.
A notable moment came just before halftime when Le Fée set up Niall Huggins, but the subsequent chance was missed by Eliezer Mayenda.
Le Fée's goal came shortly after, capitalizing on a defensive error to score.
Adingra almost extended the lead following another defensive slip by Sevilla, but his effort went wide.
Post-break, Simon Moore's exceptional double save kept Sunderland in the lead, highlighting his crucial role in the match.
The game's climax saw Ahmed Abdullahi missing a tight-angle shot before Vargas's late strike ensured a draw for Sevilla.
SAFC XI (1st Half): Moore; Hume, Ballard, Seelt, Huggins; Sadiki, Le Fée, Diarra; Adingra, Talbi, Mayenda
SAFC XI: (2nd Half): Moore; J. Jones, Lavery, Johnson, H.Jones; Roberts, Neil, Browne, Aleksić; Isidor, Abdullahi
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