Dear readers, today we bring you a shocking Premier League match! Defending champions Manchester City were beaten by a penalty kick in the last 95 minutes, let's take a look at what happened!
Ahead of this game, Manchester City were seen as overwhelmingly powerhouses. As last year's Premier League champions, they are unquestionably strong and have been dominant for several seasons in a row. However, football is always unpredictable and the game did not go as smoothly as City expected.
In the first half of the game, Manchester City clearly took the initiative on the field, constantly attacking the opponent's goal. Their precise passing and efficient shooting put pressure on the opposition's defence. However, the goalkeeper's brilliance and some luck were the stumbling blocks for City to score, and neither side was able to change the score in the first half.
In the second half, Manchester City continued to attack strongly, controlling the tempo of the game and taking the lead at one point. The fans cheered as they saw their beloved team take the lead, however, the situation changed dramatically in the final minutes.
When the game came to the 95th minute, the opponent player was brought down by a Manchester City defender in the penalty area, and the referee decisively awarded a penalty. This decision caused controversy among the majority of fans, but the decision of the football referee is irrevocable.
The tension at the penalty moment took people breathless, and the opposing player stood on the penalty spot and hit the goal steadily to equalize the score! The cheers of the crowd instantly turned to disappointment and silence.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stood anxiously on the sidelines, clearly not expecting the game to end in such a shocking fashion. His team was just minutes away from winning the game, but had to settle for a one-point result.
This upset match fully demonstrated the charm and variability of football. No matter how strong they are, any team can succeed in a late attack. Manchester City need to learn from this experience and take every game more seriously and remain vigilant at all times.