Erling Braut Haaland had been anonymous throughout the first half, and had the fewest ball touches (8) of anyone on the pitch. But the Norwegian has previously shown that he only needs the one chance to punish his opponent. And just before the break, he got a huge chance when Phil Foden served him in an open goal. But from around two meters away, Haaland mysteriously managed to send the volley over the goal. – Is it possible? I was sure it was 1-1. It has actually been scored, and it is the world’s best striker who misses. It’s unbelievable, commented former national team manager Nils Johan Semb for Viaplay. – It is perhaps the worst boom I have seen at this level. He has to head it. Unbelievable, former top striker Gary Lineker wrote on Twitter. WHAT HAPPENED? Haaland despairs after the big miss. Photo: Reuters Teammates around Haaland reacted with shock and disbelief. – Guardiola can’t believe it. What we have seen is startling. Is he trying to put it in the net ceiling? Is he trying to be smart? wondered former United player Gary Neville on Sky Sports. Haaland continued to be anonymous after the break and had only had six touches of the ball in the second half before he finally got another chance. This time the Norwegian was confident and punctuated the match to 3-1 in overtime. Thus, he was able to correct a little of the impression after the enormous boom. FINALLY: Haaland celebrates for 3-1. Photo: Reuters Dream goal of reviled Rashford Marcus Rashford has long been in rough weather. The form has been absent and the British tabloids have indulged in the 26-year-old’s city trips and private life. Questions have been asked about Rashford’s dedication to the club and life as a footballer, and earlier this week he came out with a self-written defense speech at The Players Tribune. – If you support me – good. If you doubt me – even better, wrote the Manchester-born star striker. On Sunday, he once again responded to accusations by sending United into the lead against city rivals City. And the scoring was of the magnificent kind. Bruno Fernandes rolled the ball backwards towards his team-mate in true looping fashion, and the England international tapped as hard as he could with his right foot. The crossbar in and out for Ederson in the hosts’ goal. The match was then only eight minutes old. CANNON BALL: Rashford and his teammates cheer after the United player’s dream goal. Photo: Reuters Foden pearl It was very hectic at times at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City were the leading team, but a good André Onana kept the red-clad in the game. As when he stopped Phil Foden alone through and with a tiger leap had Rodri’s hard volley deflected aside for the goal. United searched for good counterattacking opportunities after the opening goal and were far from harmless throughout the first half. Rashford was on his way through alone, with a small half of the pitch in front of him, but the first touch didn’t sit and the attacker was run up by City’s defence. Not long after, he had another good opportunity inside the penalty area, but this time Rashford simply missed the ball. Then another local boy took charge at the opposite end of the track. Because after the break, it was mostly about City again – and then Guardiola’s men finally broke through. Phil Foden, from Stockport in the suburbs of Manchester, dragged the ball into the pitch and fired from just outside the penalty area. The shot picked up the game with Rashford’s in both strength and precision and an outstretched Onana never reached the angle to prevent 1–1. In advance, Rashford had gone to the ground on the other side of the pitch. The United player called for a free kick, but the referee waved play on and soon after Foden scored. JUBILEE: The fans celebrate with beer, while Haaland wants Foden back to start the game again. Photo: AFP – World class City continued to lead in front of the home fans. And it was the boy from their own academy who was to become the great hero and savior. Foden and Julian Alvarez played wall plays into United’s box, and the Englishman tested his shooting foot again. This time with a creeper, which crept into the farthest corner. Almost single-handedly, he had turned to victory against his arch-rival. – He is a world-class player who gets a place in every team in the world, says England’s former national team player Paul Merson. The last 143 times United have led at half-time in the Premier League, they have also come out victorious in the end. On Sunday, that streak was broken. Scandalous scenes in the World Cup: – Oi! It is extremely dangerous! 00:47 Klæbo – he hugged me tightly 00:51 Mowinckel paid tribute to Kvitfjell 00:48 Tøyser with comfort from mom 00:59 Show more
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