US EditionManchester City knocked out of Club World Cup by Al-Hilal
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, JUL 1 – Al Hilal advanced to the Club World Cup quarterfinals after a 4-3 extra-time win over Manchester City, with Marcos Leonardo scoring twice including the decisive goal, officials said.
- On June 30 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Al Hilal secured a 4-3 victory over Manchester City in an intense Round of 16 match that was decided in extra time.
- The match saw intense competition, with Manchester City scoring first through Bernardo Silva in the ninth minute before Al Hilal equalized and later took the lead multiple times, leading to extra time.
- Key moments include Kalidou Koulibaly’s 94th-minute header to give Al Hilal a 3-2 lead, Phil Foden’s equalizer from a Rayan Cherki cross, and Marcos Leonardo’s winning goal in the 112th minute after a rebound.
- Manchester City dominated possession with 58% and 330 first-half passes, but Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made 11 saves, and Al Hilal scored two quick goals in the second half to shift momentum.
- Al Hilal’s victory represents one of the biggest shocks in the competition, advancing them to face Fluminense in the quarterfinals and marking a significant moment for Saudi club football backed by substantial investment.
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