Manchester City lost to Al-Hilal in the 1/8 final stage of the Club World Cup in extra time. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The first goal of the match was scored in the 9th minute. The ball was passed from Ilkay Gündogan to Bernardo Silva, who sent it towards the goal with a precise shot from close range.
The Manchester team continued to attack and had the opportunity to increase the score before the break. In the 29th minute, Gündogan took a shot from a dangerous position, but Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassin Bunu saved his team.
The score did not change until the end of the first half, although Josep Guardiola's team had a significant advantage. In the second half, the situation changed dramatically. In the 47th minute, Al-Hilal launched an attack with multiple shots, and Malcom brought the ball to the goalkeeper's line with a deflection.
Leoardo scored with a header, leveling the score. The team continued to attack, and as a result of Malcom's quick counterattacks, they took the lead.
However, this joy did not last long, as in the 56th minute, Erling Haaland scored from a corner kick, leveling the score again. The game was open on both sides, and there was a chance for either team to determine the winner, but the regular time ended with a score of 2:2. The first period of extra time began with a goal from Al-Hilal.
Kalidou Koulibaly increased the score with a header from a corner kick. Soon after, Ryan Cherki provided a great pass, and Phil Foden scored with a precise shot, leveling the score again.
In the 113th minute, Leoardo scored again, putting his team ahead. Thus, the game ended with a score of 4:3. Al-Hilal will play against Fluminense in the next round.
Fluminense had previously defeated Inter Milan. The match protocol is as follows: Manchester City 3, Al-Hilal 4.
The match immediately showcased a good fight, demonstrating that the teams were evenly matched. This result opened a new chapter in the Club World Cup.
The Al-Hilal team is now strengthening further and preparing to showcase their chances in the next stage.
