Manchester City club lost to Al-Hilal team in the 1/8 finals of the World Championship in extra time. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
From the early minutes of the game, Manchester City was actively attacking. In the 9th minute, Ilkay Gundogan passed the ball to Bernardo Silva, who scored with a precise shot from close range.
This goal put the "Cityzens" ahead. However, despite Manchester City's dominance in the first half, the score remained unchanged. In the second half, the situation changed dramatically.
In the 47th minute, Al-Hilal launched an attack with several shots, and Leonardo headed the ball into the net from Malcom's pass. Then Malcom completed a quick counterattack, putting his team ahead.
However, in the 56th minute, Erling Haaland equalized after a corner kick. The game intensified, and both teams created opportunities for victory.
Regulation time ended with a score of 2:2. In the first minutes of extra time, Al-Hilal took the lead with a goal from Kalidou Koulibaly. In the 104th minute, Raiyan Cherki provided an accurate pass to Phil Foden, and Foden equalized the score again.
However, in the 113th minute, Leonardo scored again for Al-Hilal, giving his team a 4:3 victory. Thus, Al-Hilal will face Fluminense in the quarter-finals. Fluminense had previously defeated Milan's Inter club 2:0.
This match was marked by great competition and intensity, with both teams showcasing their opportunities. The clash between Manchester City and Al-Hilal was an exciting and memorable event for football fans worldwide.
