Erling Haaland recorded another double as Manchester City demolished FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League Group G match. Follow for soccer club news and updates!
The Norwegian sensation made the early minutes of the first half in favor for the City as he scored a goal within just seven minutes of the match. Cancelo made an excellent cross cut into the bottom corner to kick it in the direction of Haaland who curled it past Grabara. The first 30 minutes of the match is dominated by the home squad, by keeping the defense on tight, leaving no chances for the Danes, and that leads to another goal and a double for Erling Haaland to lift Manchester 2-0 over Copenhagen.
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That second goal of Haaland is his 28 goals in 22 Champions League appearances. Cancelo almost made the goal with a powerful shot from the edge of the box and was rejected by Grabara, but the ball went in the direction of Haaland, who set himself to kick it for his second goal of the night.
Copenhagen continued to struggle as Davit Khocholava committed an own goal. Gomez made an attempt but his shot took a double deflection before sinking to the net. The last touch came off Khocholava, who could do nothing but see himself commit an own goal. Manchester City 3 – 0 FC Copenhagen.
The first half of the home squad was electrifying as Copenhagen was put into misery early and throughout the first half. The referee did not allocate a stoppage time at the end of the first 45 minutes. Haaland as usual, is unstoppable, no players from the opposing side stopped him from what he does best: scoring!
The second half is still the same. Manchester City replicated their brilliant performance in the first half by sinking a couple of goals to secure the victory and increase their chances to a knockout stage. Marko Stamenic received a yellow card after he committed a blatant foul after bringing down Laporte in the penalty area. Riyad Mahrez took the spot kick. He made the penalty kick after Grabara went to the opposite corner, letting Mahrez to kick the ball into the left corner.
Julian Alvarez sealed the victory – Manchester City 5 – 0 Copenhagen. Alvarez successfully made the goal. Grealish and Mahrez had an excellent communication to carry the ball near the goal before spotting Alvarez who kicked in from five yards.
This victory over Copenhagen is one of the most comfortable victories as the City ensured nine points in the group and they needed only two to secure the spot in the knockout stages.
“Erling Haaland just wants to win the game, hat-tricks are not everything,” Pep Guardiola told reporters. “We need to have everyone involved. I know the problems we have now — Kyle Walker is out for a long while — but we can rely on players off the bench like Rico Lewis, even though he is only 17.”
Jack Grealish had high praise for the Norwegian star, “It’s unbelievable honestly,” he told the sports news when asked about Haaland. “I’ve never witnessed anything like it in my life. For the first and second goals I was just laughing. He is always there.”
“The keeper said something to me as I was walking back. He said he’s not human! I said you’re telling me? Hopefully he can carry on this form and take us to glory.”
Copenhagen addressed that they defended well, but that is the typical result when facing a strong team like Manchester City. They fought and did everything they could.
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