Man City had a very difficult match when they defeated rookie Sheffield with a score of 2-1 in the third round of the Premier League, Erling Haaland continued to score despite missing a penalty.
In the absence of coach Pep Guardiola because he was recovering from surgery, Man City faced many difficulties against Sheffield. Entering the match in the third round of the Premier League, the away team Man City immediately organized an attack, the ball mainly rolled on the home side of Sheffield. In a row of Man City’s attacks towards the home team’s goal, fortunately with a crowded defense, Sheffield successfully defended.
20 minutes, from the fixed free kick, Rodri headed up to assist Nathan Ake to put the ball into the net, unfortunately the Man City midfielder was offside before. The disallowed goal made Man City more determined to break the deadlock, but in front of goal, goalkeeper Foderingham always had at least 8 defensive players.
Haaland missed many delicious opportunities. Photo: Getty
35 minutes, from the right wing attack, Julian Alvarez penetrated the penalty area and returned the ball, the ball touched Baldock’s hand, the referee immediately pointed to the 11m mark. On the penalty spot, Erling Haaland finished sending the ball to the post to go out, Man City fans could only hold their heads in regret, and the Norwegian striker did not understand what was happening.
The next minutes saw the siege phase of the goal created by Man City, however, the tight defensive play helped Sheffield stand up to the end of the first half. Coach Paul Heckingbottom’s army also created counter-attacks. work fast but all failed.
In the second half, Man City continued to dominate and took full control of the ball, successively Alvarez and Haaland threatened the Sheffield goal. In the 50th minute, Walker had a horizontal stretch to create an opportunity for Haaland to cushion the ball, unfortunately the Man City striker sent the ball away from the post.
In the 61st minute, Haaland was given another chance when facing goalkeeper Foderingham, but the striker’s ball was guessed by the Sheffield goalkeeper.
Man City won hard against rookie Sheffield. Photo: Getty
Man City’s attacking efforts finally paid off, in the 63rd minute, Jack Grealish had a skillful dribble before making a mid-range stretch for Haaland to bounce high to score the opening goal for 1-0 for Haaland. match.
Having a goal to break the deadlock, Man City continued to maintain the attack, if better observation, Haaland had a double in the 71st minute after Alvarez’s quick pass, unfortunately the Man City striker moved again. too early.
Unable to continue to defend, Sheffield rushed to attack and after many efforts, Sheffield finally equalized the score. In the 85th minute, after Walker’s indiscreet clearance situation, the ball came to Jayden Bogle’s position, this player did not miss the opportunity when he shot a shot into the far corner of the goal to beat Ederson, equalizing the score 1-1 for Sheffield.
Sheffield proved to be not an easy team to bully when causing a lot of difficulties for Man City. Photo: Getty
Receiving a cold water from Sheffield, Man City immediately had an answer, in the 89th minute, Walker made atonement by stretching into the penalty area, the ball hit Phil Foden’s foot inadvertently creating an opportunity for Rodri to finish, the midfielder Spain shot a powerful shot, not giving goalkeeper Foderingham the opportunity to save, the score was raised to 2-1 for Man City.
The last minutes of the match saw Sheffield attack, despite great efforts, Sheffield could not have more goals to equalize the score, thereby accepting a 1-2 loss to Man City.
