In the goalfest that is Erling Haaland’s remarkable career, the reverse-flick while airborne that beat Peter Vindahl while facing away from Sparta Prague’s goalkeeper is surely a glittering standout. It was Manchester City’s second, coming on 58 minutes, and Haaland’s nonchalant, whadda-you-expect grin illustrated just how impressed he was with his own work.
Asked if the 24-year-old’s strike was normal, Pep Guardiola said: “For a human being I would say not. It’s unbelievable. He made an incredible goal, similar to [against Borussia] Dortmund a few years ago. I don’t know which one is more difficult but I would say both [are equal].”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/23/manchester-city-sparta-prague-champions-league-match-report
Author : Jamie Jackson at the Etihad Stadium
Publish date : 2024-10-23 20:59:48
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