In the first match of the International Champions Cup, a pre-season competition featuring 8 teams from around the world held in the United States, Everton squared off against Juventus Turin. The regular time ended with a 1-1 draw between the two teams.
The tie led to a penalty shootout to determine the winner. The shootout progressed smoothly until it was Kwadwo Asamoah’s turn. Unexpectedly, a supporter rushed onto the field just as Asamoah was about to take his shot. Despite the interruption, Asamoah continued with his attempt, and the Ghanaian midfielder was surprised to see the supporter attempting a shot on goal. However, Everton’s goalkeeper, Tim Howard, remained alert and managed to catch the ball.
The incident led to laughter on the Juventus bench, adding a humorous twist to the penalty shootout. Ultimately, Everton emerged victorious in the match, winning 7-6 in the penalty shootout.