In the 1/8 finals of the Club World Cup, the match between Manchester City and Al Hilal became unforgettable for football fans. The score was 3:4 — the Saudis won, writes mancity.com. In this game, the score was 2:2 in regular time, and in extra minutes, the English side was defeated.
After the match, Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva shared his sincere thoughts on the reasons for the team’s defeat. According to him, in certain moments, the team lacked concentration and organization when losing the ball: "We scored three goals, but could have scored a few more with accurate shots. We had enough chances in attack, unfortunately, we couldn't fully take advantage of the opportunities."
Silva pointed out that the main problem in the game was defensive system flaws and insufficient preparation for the opponent's counterattacks: "When we allow the opponent to carry out quick counterattacks, such difficulties arise. Today was a vivid example of this. The opponent seriously punished us for every mistake."
In his opinion, the team wanted to reach the quarterfinals and achieve big results, but in football not everything depends only on the plan: "Our goals were big, unfortunately, we couldn't control some moments. There are such situations in football — we have to accept this."
Bernardo Silva, despite the defeat, also respectfully congratulated the opponent: "Al Hilal is a good team, they created many problems for us and deserved the win."
Fans, after this dramatic game, believe that City can analyze their mistakes and return to the field as a stronger team in the future. Every match of the championship, even a defeat, has once again proved to be a great lesson and experience. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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