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Sevilla beats Crystal Palace in penalty shootout after 1-1 tie to win Motor City Cup in Detroit

La Liga's Sevilla were able to get off to a winning start in the first match of their preseason tour in America as they were able to defeat English Premier League side Crystal Palace at Detroit's Comerica Park.

Fan's attending the game surely got their money's worth as the closely fought contest ended in a 1-1 draw before going to a sudden death penalty shootout.

Ivan Rakitic scored the opening goal to put Sevilla in the lead in the 44th minute after a ball fell to him following a corner kick that he was able to blast across the face of goal to beat the keeper.