Manchester City waka commot Stade Louis-II on Wednesday night with only one point as dem draw 2-2 with Monaco for Champions League group stage. Erling Haaland show him class again with two goals, but Monaco stubbornness pay off as Eric Dier late penalty deny Pep Guardiola men full victory.
Haaland knack him 51st UCL goal just 15 minutes inside game, chipping ball over keeper Philipp Kohn. But Monaco no gree, Jordan Teze equalise sharp-sharp with long-range strike.
Just before halftime, Haaland rise again nod Nico O’Reilly cross enter net for 52nd Champions League goal of him career. As City dey hold lead reach last minute, O’Reilly foul Dier for box and the Englishman bury the penalty coolly to make am 2-2.
TPB VERDICT
Monaco show say dem no dey fear City at all, every attack from dem get teeth. City dominate possession and create chances but still drop points again — na same number of points dem get for this stage last season when dem no reach round of 16.
The positive side na Haaland: critics don talk say he dey disappear for Pep system sometimes, but with 11 goals already this season, the Norwegian don shut everybody up.
Monaco vs Manchester City Highlights
15’ — Erling Haaland (Monaco 0-1 Man City)
First touch, first goal! Gvardiol chip pass reach Haaland, the striker lift ball over keeper Kohn. Deadly finish.
18’ — Jordan Teze (Monaco 1-1 Man City)
Birthday boy Teze blast from edge of box straight into top corner. Donnarumma no fit save am.
44’ — Erling Haaland (Monaco 1-2 Man City)
O’Reilly cross, Haaland movement sharp, nod am bottom corner. Proper striker’s goal.
90’ — Eric Dier (Monaco 2-2 Man City)
O’Reilly foul Dier, ref point penalty. The Englishman coolly slot am low, Donnarumma go wrong way. Monaco snatch late equaliser.
Man of the Match – Erling Haaland
Haaland no touch ball too much but every time he touch, danger show. Two goals, sharp movement and intelligence inside box. Even though City drop points, Haaland show say him still remain one of the most deadly strikers for world football.
Monaco vs Manchester City Match Stats
- Possession: Monaco 29% – 71% Manchester City
- Shots: Monaco 8 – 18 Manchester City
- Shots on target: Monaco 3 – 6 Manchester City
- Corners: Monaco 7 – 3 Manchester City
- Fouls: Monaco 9 – 13 Manchester City
Wetyn Next?
Monaco go host Nice for Ligue 1 on Sunday before dem face Angers October 18. Manchester City return to Premier League action against Brentford dis Sunday, then Everton for Etihad October 18.
