Sporting draw with Sevilla and record first pre-season game without a win | OneFootball

Sporting’s women’s football team had another preparation test for the new season this Wednesday, drawing 0-0 against Sevilla in a match played in Spain. It was their first game without a win in pre-season, following last week’s victory over Torreense.

The first half featured chances for both sides, but the clearest opportunity fell to the Lionesses. In the 41st minute, Ana Dias found herself free at the far post but failed to direct her shot on target, wasting the best chance before the break.

In the second half, Sevilla raised their level and began to cause more problems for the side coached by Micael Sequeira. The Andalusian team came close to opening the scoring in the 78th minute, when Esther Martín-Pozuelo headed wide of Sporting’s goal.

With greater difficulty getting forward and several turnovers in build-up play, Sporting ended up spending long stretches pinned back in their own half during the closing stages of the match. Despite the pressure applied by the Spanish side, the Lionesses managed to keep a clean sheet until the final whistle.

This was another pre-season outing for Sporting. The green-and-whites — who are close to losing Daniela Arques — now turn their attention to the clash against SeaSters Odesa, scheduled for next August 5, in the qualifying stage for the Champions League.

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